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Methane hydrates may become an important source of natural gas in the near future. The first chapter offers a panoramic view of current energy sources, quantifying their importance, and foreseeable developments. The energy sources discussed include traditional fossil fuels (oil, gas, and coal), nuclear, renewables, and potential non-conventional sources. The latter includes gas hydrates. This chapter seeks to place methane hydrates in the broader global energy picture.
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Giavarini, C., Hester, K. (2011). The Evolution of Energy Sources. In: Gas Hydrates. Green Energy and Technology. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-956-7_1
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