1. Shell Explains the Benefits and
Applications of Natural Gas
By David Lawrence, Shell

2. Introduction
• Before becoming the chairman and CEO of
Lawrence Energy Group, David Lawrence served as
executive vice president for exploration and
commercial with Shell Upstream Americas and EVP
Global Exploration for Royal Dutch Shell. While
working with Shell, David Lawrence was
instrumental in Shell's exploration, appraisal, and
development of gas fields that produce natural gas
and liquefied natural gas (LNG), including Prelude
(Australia), Pinedale, Marcellus and Haynesville
(United States), Groundbirch (Canada), Mensa (Gulf
of Mexico), Canada LNG, Elba LNG, Repsol LNG
acquisition, and Shell's gas to transport projects.

3. Natural Gas
• Shell explains that natural gas has been categorized as non-toxic,
colorless, and odorless. It is also the lowest-carbon and cleanest-
burning fossil fuel, generating one-tenth of the air pollutants and
approximately 50 percent less carbon dioxide than burning coal
does. Using natural gas instead of coal to produce electricity could
significantly decrease near-term air pollution and greenhouse gas
emissions.
According to Shell, natural gas has a wide range of applications in
the residential and transportation industries as well as possessing
numerous commercial and industrial uses. Natural gas can be used
to fuel ships, light homes, heat businesses, and produce staple
goods. With worldwide demand for gas expected to rise by 60
percent between 2010 and 2030, Shell is also exploring the use of
gas in new markets, including using LNG rather than heavy fuel and
diesel in transport.