It is, however, easier to transport them as liquids: This requires both compression and cooling of the gas.
ɪɾ ˈɪz, haʊˈɛvɚ, ˈiːziɚ tə tɹænspˈoːɹt ðˌɛm æz lˈɪkwɪdz: ðɪs ɹᵻkwˈaɪɚz bˈoʊθ kəmpɹˈɛʃən ænd kˈuːlɪŋ ʌvðə ɡˈæs.