Methane Hydrates (IMAGE)

University of Texas at Austin

Methane Hydrates

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Gas hydrates, shown here on the Gulf of Mexico floor, are an ice-like material that form naturally under extreme pressure in low temperature environments where water is abundant. A new study from The University of Texas at Austin has shown that hydrates under the Gulf floor can be tapped for energy while providing safe storage for greenhouse gas emissions.

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