How is Natural Gas exported overseas without a pipeline?

Question

So like the title says how is natural gas packaged and shipped overseas when there is no pipeline?

I understand oil and gas is shipped in barrels, is it the same for natural gas? Is it kept in pressurized containers like the propane you pick up at gas stations?

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Answer 1

As a liquid, natural gas is reduced to 1/600th of its original volume. This makes it feasible and economical to transport over long distances in specially designed ocean tankers. Once received, the LNG goes into storage tanks, is regassified, and delivered to markets.