FROZEN HEAT | Volume 2

CONTENTS

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Chapter 1 Potential Implications For Future Energy Systems

1.1 Introduction 1.2 Global Energy Resources and Gas Hydrates 1.3 Evolution of the Global Energy System 1.4 Energy Scenarios and the Role of Gas in Sustainable Development 1.5 Implications of Developing Gas Hydrates 1.6 Considerations and Conclusions Chapter 2 Gas Hydrates as a Global Resource for Natural Gas 2.1 Introduction 2.2 What are the Most Promising Accumulations for Production?

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2.3 Gas Hydrate Exploration 2.4 Where and How Much? 2.5 Case Studies of Gas Hydrate Occurrences 2.6 Summary

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Chapter 3 Technologies for the Development of Natural Gas Hydrate Resources

3.1 Introduction 3.2 Establishing Safe Site Conditions 3.3 Drilling a Gas Hydrate Production Well 3.4 Gas Hydrate Production 3.5 Time Frame for Gas Hydrate Development

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Chapter 4 Society, Policy, and Perspectives

4.1 Introduction 4.2 Gas Hydrates and Society 4.3 Policy Issues and Options

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