A nontechnical guide to the natural gas industry, providing a balanced overview of the natural gas process from exploration to end usage and briefly addressing future trends, resources, and supply and demand. Coverage includes natural gas history and uses, exploration techniques, production and treating, pipelines, storage, transportation, and economic, contractual, and regulatory issues. Includes a glossary, and bw photos and diagrams of equipment. The editor has 20 years of experience writing for the energy industry. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)