Review of exploration and production technology of natural gas hydrate
Journal Title: Advances in Geo-Energy Research - Year 2018, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Natural gas hydrate is an ice-like substance which is sometimes called “combustible ice” since it can literally be lighted on fire and burned as fuel. Natural gas hydrate is characterized by widespread distribution, large reserves and little pollution. This paper introduced the distributions of hydrate, hydrate reserves and properties of hydrate. The main exploration methods, such as geophysical exploration and geochemical exploration have been presented. In addition, the main production techniques of natural gas hydrate including depressurization, thermal stimulation and chemical injection have been summed up. Finally, the challenges and outlooks of natural gas hydrate production have been proposed.
Authors and Affiliations
Yudong Cui, Cheng Lu, Mingtao Wu, Yue Peng, Yanbin Yao, Wanjing Luo
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- DOI 10.26804/ager.2018.01.05
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