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You asked a very good question. There is an impression that the deserts contain nothing but sand. It isn't true.
Deep below the surface of the desert, there are many large natural gas and oil deposits in the Sahara desert. It is a very active area of exploration in the countries of Libya and Algeria.
The Sahara was not always a desert. These necessary organic material was deposited over 100 million years ago, when the area was full of vegetation, and marine life.
Natural gas deposits were not actively exploited due to the inaccessibility of the area and lack of facilities. Roads have been built and drilling companies have set up facilities in the desert. Remote areas may depend on generators for electricity.
Also, there was no local market. The countries of Algeria and Libya could not consume all the gas that was expected to be produced. Gas is not easy to transport long distances like oil.
However, today there are gas pipelines that go under the Mediterranean Sea, so the gas produced from the Sahara desert can be used in the European countries.
I have included several links so you can learn more about the Sahara desert.
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List of natural gases?
Some common natural gases include methane, ethane, propane, and butane. These gases are often found underground or in certain geological formations and are commonly used as sources of energy for heating, cooking, and electricity generation.
Are greenhouse gases and natural gases ultimately the same?
No, greenhouse gases and natural gases are different. Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere and contribute to global warming, while natural gases are a fossil fuel composed mostly of methane that is used for energy production. Some natural gases, like methane, can also be greenhouse gases when released into the atmosphere.
What are the type of gases?
- organic or inorganic gases- common or noble gases- toxic or nontoxic gases- natural or artificial gasesetc.
What are some natural gases?
Some natural gases include methane, ethane, propane, and butane. These gases are primarily composed of hydrocarbons and are commonly found in natural gas reserves. They are often used as energy sources for heating, cooking, and electricity generation.
What are examples of natural gas?
Generally methane (CH4) is called natural gas; but oxygen, nitrogen, noble gases, hydrogen sulphide, hydrochloric acid, etc. are natural gases.
Is this spelled right Sahra desert?
Sahara Desert
What is the large desert to the west of Egypt?
The sahra desart is the largest desrt in africa
What does Jebel Sahro mean?
Sahro is from the Arabic for desert "Sahra" (hence Sahara) hence it means "Mountain of the desert"
What is the name of the biggest desert in Oman?
sahra alrub' alkhali, translation (Empty quarter Dessert)
What is Banu Sahra's population?
Banu Sahra's population is 518.
When was Sahra created?
Sahra was created on 1996-11-08.
When was Sahra Hausmann born?
Sahra Hausmann was born in 1973.
How tall is Sahra Schukraft?
Sahra Schukraft is 5' 7".
Why do you think the territory below the sahra desert might have had limited contact with lands to the north of the desert before the late 700s ce?
why do you think the territory below the Sahara Desert might have had limited contact with lands to the north of the desert before the late 700s C.E.?
Why natural gases is an nonrenewable resource?
Natural gases is important
When was Sahra Drone born?
Sahra Drone was born on May 4, 1989, in Werl, Germany.
When was Sahra Ellmore born?
Sahra Ellmore was born on January 4, 1973, in England, UK.
