NGLs, NGLstreams, Gas NGL: 7 Mining Innovations 2026

Discover how NGLs, nglstreams, and gas NGL are advancing mining, energy, and mineral extraction, boosting efficiency, sustainability, and infrastructure in 2025.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

NGLs, NGLstreams, and Gas NGL are transforming mining and energy sectors in 2026, boosting operational efficiency, sustainability, and future-ready infrastructure. This comprehensive exploration uncovers how these hydrocarbons are driving substantial improvements in energy density, emissions reduction, and economic viability across mining operations.

Why it matters

The integration of NGLstreams and gas NGLs will be particularly significant in reducing mining's environmental impact, aligning industrial activities with global sustainability targets and stringent regulations. Leveraging these innovations can help mining projects meet economic and ecological mandates.

The details

Within mining and minerals industries, NGLs and their associated nglstreams are advancing infrastructure, operational models, and environmental management. NGLs are used as clean-burning fuels to power heavy machinery, mobile equipment, onsite utilities, and heating applications. They also serve as feedstocks for onsite chemical processes and support reliable infrastructure development, especially in remote or harsh environments.

  • By 2026, over 60% of new mining projects will integrate NGLstreams for energy and infrastructure advancements.
  • By 2025, NGL technology can increase mineral extraction efficiency by up to 30% in mining operations.

The players

NGLs

Hydrocarbons found in natural gas, extracted during gas processing. Components typically include ethane, propane, butanes, and natural gasoline.

NGLstreams

Describe the various mixtures or flows of these liquids during processing, transport, storage, or onsite usage—providing versatility for different industrial and mining applications.

Gas NGL

Refers specifically to those fractions of hydrocarbons separated from raw natural gas streams that are liquid at surface conditions, though gaseous underground.

Farmonaut

A satellite-based mineral intelligence and exploration platform that modernizes global mineral discovery by shifting exploration from ground to space.

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What’s next

To learn more or get a free quote for your mining project, visit Farmonaut's website or contact them directly.

The takeaway

Incorporating NGLs, NGLstreams, and gas NGL innovations alongside satellite intelligence is the critical strategy for unlocking efficiency, compliance, and profitability in the next wave of global mining and resource infrastructure development.