A review analysis of gas hydrate tests: engineering progress and policy trend

Methane hydrate has become one promising energy resource for humankind. In this study, recent worldwide onshore/offshore drilling and production activities are analysed. The most recent reports from sites such as Japan (2013 and 2017) and China (2017) show that the road towards comprehensive utilisa...

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Published in:Environmental Geotechnics
Main Authors: Chen, Lin, Merey, Sukru, Pecher, Ingo, Okajima, Junnosuke, Komiya, Atsuki, Diaz-Naveas, Juan, Li, Shouding, Maruyama, Shigenao, Kalachand, Sain, Kvamme, Bjørn, Coffin, Richard
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Thomas Telford Ltd. 2022
Subjects:
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
Nature and Landscape Conservation
Geochemistry and Petrology
Waste Management and Disposal
Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
Water Science and Technology
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental Engineering
Methane hydrate
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1680/jenge.19.00208
https://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/doi/pdf/10.1680/jenge.19.00208
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Summary:Methane hydrate has become one promising energy resource for humankind. In this study, recent worldwide onshore/offshore drilling and production activities are analysed. The most recent reports from sites such as Japan (2013 and 2017) and China (2017) show that the road towards comprehensive utilisation of methane hydrate is underway. Though the production methods (depressurisation, thermal stimulation and carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) replacement) diverge in safety and efficiency, potential has been confirmed for future large-scale utilisation. The world hydrate policy is dependent on the socioeconomic status and environmental concerns in major countries. It is urged that international regulations on commercial explorations be settled for methane hydrate projects.

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