3.2 Parameters
The methane hydrate formation targeted by this research proposal should contain a proven reserve that is comparable to a conventional oil or gas field with 100 million barrels of reserve, which will last for 20 years if on average ~0.01 million barrels are extracted per day. The location of such methane hydrate formation should be far away from any populated area to prevent any potential impact on human inhabitance. Ideal locations of the formation are permafrost within the artic and far-shore seafloor between 300-2000 m depth.
3.3 Timeline & Budget
The research program should consist a one to two years phase to establish the theory, simulation, and plan of attack, and a five to ten year phase to perform experimental field studies
The methane hydrate formation targeted by this research proposal should contain a proven reserve that is comparable to a conventional oil or gas field with 100 million barrels of reserve, which will last for 20 years if on average ~0.01 million barrels are extracted per day. The location of such methane hydrate formation should be far away from any populated area to prevent any potential impact on human inhabitance. Ideal locations of the formation are permafrost within the artic and far-shore seafloor between 300-2000 m depth.
3.3 Timeline & Budget
The research program should consist a one to two years phase to establish the theory, simulation, and plan of attack, and a five to ten year phase to perform experimental field studies