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Follow the Molecule

A plain-language series tracing energy products from wellhead to end user — exploring the infrastructure, geology, and commercial ingenuity that moves molecules across North America.

There are no propane drilling rigs. There are no empty voids in salt formations to store large volumes. The energy industry runs on geology, chemistry, and decades of engineering insight — and most of it is invisible to the people who depend on it every day. This series makes it visible.

Published Articles

Article 01

How can producers afford to produce natural gas at today's lower prices?

Canadian gas faces a fundamental challenge: distance from demand. Discover how NGLs — ethane, propane, butane, and condensate — restore value to producers and keep the industry viable at low gas prices.

Gas Economics Read article →

Article 02

What are Natural Gas Liquids?

Canada's gas is either "dry" or "rich" — and the difference is worth billions. Follow the molecule through gas processing plants and straddle facilities as valuable NGLs are separated and sent to market.

NGLs & Processing Read article →

Article 03

Where does propane come from?

There are no propane drilling rigs — so how does it reach your barbecue or furnace? Trace the molecule from NGL fractionation in Alberta's Industrial Heartland all the way to the cylinder at your door.

Fractionation Read article →

Article 04

How is a salt cavern made?

Ancient oceans left a geological gift under the Canadian prairies. Learn how engineers dissolve salt formations with fresh water to create massive underground vaults for storing energy products at scale.

Storage & Geology Read article →

Coming Soon

Article 05

Alberta's Industrial Heartland

Article 06

Sarnia's Chemical Valley

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Matthew Miceli

Principal Consultant, Gradient Energy Advisory
Midstream NGL origination & advisory

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