Japanese test coaxes fire from ice
In: Nature: International Weekly Journal of Science. Nature Publishing Group: London. ISSN 0028-0836; e-ISSN 1476-4687, meer
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| Trefwoorden |
Chemical compounds > Organic compounds > Hydrocarbons > Saturated hydrocarbons > Acyclic hydrocarbons > Methane
Extraction
Japan
Sea floor
Japan [Marine Regions]
Marien/Kust |
| Abstract |
First attempt to extract methane from frozen hydrates far beneath the ocean shows promise. Methane flowing from beneath the sea floor has buoyed Japan’s hopes for securing its own plentiful energy source. A pilot project 80 kilometres off the country’s shores produced tens of thousands of cubic metres of gas — and reams of useful data. |
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