Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is obtained by cooling the gas to -160°C, after water and all other substances that would freeze if exposed to such low temperatures have been removed.
After transformation, the gas - in liquid form - has a much smaller volume and can be transported more easily along more flexible routes than gas pipeline networks, such as via the sea.
Once it has reached its destination, the liquefied natural gas can be used as a fuel for heavy-duty transport or can be stored in small-scale plants.