methane hydrate News
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National research council lauds U.S. national gas hydrate R&D effort
In a Congressionally mandated report released January 29, 2010, the National Research Council (NRC) concluded that the U.S. Department of Energy’s methane hydrate program had been “consistent and effective” in leading a broad-based science and technology development program to investigate naturally occurring gas hydrates. NRC’s review of the program, which is administered by the National Energy ...
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Energy Department Seeks Methane Hydrate Proposals
The U.S. Department of Energy is soliciting for another round of research into methane hydrates, the potentially huge energy source of "frozen gas" that could step in for shortages of other fossil fuels. The department is looking for research projects on the North Slope of Alaska that could explore how to economically extract the gas locked in ice far below the Earth's surface. DOE is also ...
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Mainstream Renewable Power Sponsors Irish Quest for Arctic Passage World First
Three Irish explorers highlight effects of climate change Global wind and solar company, Mainstream Renewable Power today announced its sponsorship of a rowing expedition attempting a world first through the infamous Northwest Passage in the Canadian Arctic this summer. Three experienced Irish adventurers and one Canadian are attempting to become the first ever people to cross the 3,000 km ...
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Interest Grows in Offshore India and Unconventional Oil & Gas India Conference and Exhibition 14-16 September
The inaugural Offshore India and Unconventional Oil & Gas India, to be held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai on 14-16 September 2011, aims to tackle the strategic and technical issues facing the region and has attracted growing interest from both national and international organisations and attendees. Addressing the demanding needs of the Indian market, Offshore India and ...
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