### Question
What is the definition of unutilized natural gas?


### Answer
The definition of **unutilized natural gas** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 6374d*:

> gas that is available in small remote fields and cannot be economically transported to natural gas pipelines, or gas the quality of which is so poor that extensive and uneconomic pretreatment is required prior to its introduction into the natural gas distribution system

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6374d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 76-AGE DISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER III-IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY > Part H-Encouraging Use of Alternative Fuels**

