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Front Cover |
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Chapter 1 Potential Implications For Future Energy Systems |
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1.1 Introduction |
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1.2 Global Energy Resources and Gas Hydrates |
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1.3 Evolution of the Global Energy System |
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1.4 Energy Scenarios and the Role of Gas in Sustainable Development |
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1.5 Implications of Developing Gas Hydrates |
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1.6 Considerations and Conclusions |
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References |
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Chapter 2 Gas Hydrates as a Global Resource for Natural Gas |
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2.1 Introduction |
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2.2 What are the Most Promising Accumulations for Production? |
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2.3 Gas Hydrate Exploration |
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2.4 Where and How Much? |
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2.5 Case Studies of Gas Hydrate Occurrences |
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2.6 Summary |
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References |
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Chapter 3 Technologies for the Development of Natural Gas Hydrate Resources |
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3.1 Introduction |
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3.2 Establishing Safe Site Conditions |
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3.3 Drilling a Gas Hydrate Production Well |
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3.4 Gas Hydrate Production |
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3.5Time Frame For Gas Hydrate Development |
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Refrences |
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Chapter 4 Society, Policy, and Perspectives |
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4.1 Introduction |
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4.2 Gas Hydrates And Society |
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4.3 Policy Issues And Options |
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Refrences |
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Editorial Teamand Authors |
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Steering Committee |
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Back Cover |
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