This report highlights the scientific results of the first funding period addressing the following objectives: -
Characterization of the chemical and physical properties of methane hydrates Interaction of gas hydrates with the natural environment including seafloor stability and global climate Characterization of the unique biological communities dependent on methane hydrate occurrences Technologies for an improved survey of methane hydrates in both the laboratory and the field Technologies for the safe and commercial production of methane from hydrates
The papers published in this report offer a comprehensive insight into the present status of gas hydrate research in Germany and reflects the multidisciplinary approach of the programme.
Science Report GEOTECHNOLOGIEN
In Germany a National Gas Hydrate Programme has been initiated in 2001 as part of the R&D-Programme GEOTECHNOLOGIEN. Between 2001 and 2004, 15 joint projects have been funded with 15 Million Euros by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. All projects were carried out in close cooperation with various national and international partners from academia and industry.
Gas Hydrates in the Geosystem (200-2004)
Gas Hydrates in the Geosystem
GEOTECHNOLOGIEN Science Report
Gas Hydrates in the Geosystem The German National Research Programme on Gas Hydrates
Report on the First Funding Period (2000 - 2004)
The GEOTECHNOLOGIES programme is financed by the Federal Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF) and the German Research Council (DFG)
No. 7
ISSN: 1619-7399
No. 7