BusinessAugust 22, 2026

regasification

ree-GAS-ih-fih-KAY-shun

Definition

The process of converting liquefied natural gas (LNG) back into its gaseous state so it can be distributed through pipelines.

Etymology

Derived from the prefix 're-' (again) combined with 'gas' and the suffix '-ification' (the act of making), it describes the industrial process of restoring gas to its original state after it has been condensed into liquid form for easier transportation.

In the news

The term is used in the context of the government's plan to acquire new floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs) to improve the country's energy infrastructure and gas supply.

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