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The possibility that hydrate may supply extremely large volumes of methane over a long period of time will be the main motivation for carrying out research into the naturally occurring hydrate system. Despite the possible significance of hydrate to ocean/atmosphere chemistry and its impact upon climate and seafloor stability, the amount of money available for research into that facet of hydrates which may generate economic return is potentially large enough to support very substantial research efforts. Thus, examining economic potential of hydrate is important.
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Max, M.D. (2000). Hydrate Resource, Methane Fuel, and a Gas-Based Economy?. In: Max, M.D. (eds) Natural Gas Hydrate. Coastal Systems and Continental Margins, vol 5. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-4387-5_27
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