Natural gas hydrates: Energy for the future |
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| Authors: | Malcolm Kelland |
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| Institution: | RF-Rogaland Research, P.O. Box 4004, Stavanger, Norway |
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| Abstract: | The recent increased interest in gas hydrates has partly been the result of their potential as an energy source and for energy storage. Natural gas hydrates are found world-wide and contain vast stores of methane fuel. The estimates for the amount of methane are comparable to or even greater than conventional natural gas sources and therefore represent an extensive source of untapped energy. In addition, natural gas hydrates contain high concentrations of methane gas. This property can be exploited for natural gas transportation and storage in the form of hydrates as they can easily be stabilized at moderate pressures (10–25 bars) and temperatures (5–15°C). |
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