Carbon-14 analysis for quantifying biogenic carbon content of hydrocarbon and fuel gases
11/5/2025
Hydrocarbons are increasingly prevalent worldwide as a non-renewable energy source. A hydrocarbon gas is an organic compound containing carbon (C) and hydrogen (H2), found in a gaseous state. Its physical properties depend on temperature, pressure and concentration. Methane (CH4) and propane are examples of hydrocarbon gases. Hydrocarbons can be found in petroleum, natural gas, plastics, many fuels and other materials. They are also present in living organisms, such as plants. Fuel gases are gases generated at a petroleum refinery or petrochemical plant and are combusted separately or in any combination with any type of gas. They are often made of hydrocarbon gases such as CH4 or propane.
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