Wet gas is a type of natural gas that contains a significant amount of hydrocarbon compounds heavier than methane, such as ethane, propane, and butane. This is in contrast to "dry gas," which is composed almost entirely of methane. The "wet" designation refers to the presence of these heavier hydrocarbons, which can condense into a liquid state when the gas is brought from high-pressure, high-temperature underground reservoirs to the lower pressure and temperature conditions at the surface. These condensed liquids are known as natural gas liquids (NGLs) and are valuable products that can be separated and sold for various uses, including the production of plastics and as components of gasoline. The composition of wet gas can vary depending on the geological formation, but it is generally defined as having a methane content of less than 85%.
