_Advances in Natural Gas: Formation, Processing, and Applications_ is a comprehensive eight-volume set of books that_ _discusses in detail the theoretical basics and practical methods of various aspects of natural gas from exploration and extraction, to synthesizing, processing and purifying, producing valuable chemicals and energy. The volumes introduce transportation and storage challenges as well as hydrates formation, extraction, and prevention. Volume 1 titled _Natural Gas Formation and Extraction_ introduces natural gas characteristics and thermo-physical properties. The book discusses various formation and synthesize techniques from non-renewable sources (coal, oil shale, etc.) and renewable sources (biomass, sewage, algae, etc.) of natural gas as well as its extraction techniques from different reservoirs. It also covers related environmental challenges of natural gas, economic assessment of its extraction and production technologies, health. * Introduces natural gas characteristics and properties * Describes different renewable/non-renewable sources for natural gas production and extraction * Includes various methods and technologies for extracting and producing natural gas with related challenges