Story of introduction of natural gas to the United Kingdom from Algeria ending dependence on coal. Covers development of fuel tanker designed for ocean transportation of natural gas in 1957 (Methane Pioneer) to arrival of the Methane Princess on October 12th 1964 with first delivery of natural gas to the United Kingdom.
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ACMI Identifier
009392
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Gas producers
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Gas, Natural
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Power resources
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Energy development
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Fossil fuels
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Gas producers
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Gas, Natural
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Power resources
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Gas producers
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Transportation - History
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
History → Great Britain - History - 20th century
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Gas, Natural
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)