Methane Hydrate

Created By :
Makhdum Muhardianaputra

Whats Methane Hydrates ?

Crystalline solid consisting of gas molecules,
usually methane, each surrounded by a cage
of water molecules.
One volume hydrate typically equivalent to
160 volumes methane gas
Occur abundantly in nature. Arctic regions and
in marine sediments

Methane Hydrates Structure

 Methane hydrate consists of a

cageof water molecules
trapping a methane molecule
within. This canform large
crystals of hydrate incold and
heavily pressurized situations
(mainly on the continental
slope in the oceans).

Methane Hydrates

Methane Hydrates Formation

Where Does Gas Hydrate Exist?

Gas hydrate exist where gas and water are
present at moderately low temperature and
moderately high pressure

Hydrate Resource Estimates

Worldwide
Oceanic: 30,000 to
49,100,000 tcf
Continental: 5,000 to
12,000,000 tcf
Compare to conventional
gas resources: 13,000 tcf

Where Hydrates Found on Earth?

How Much Hydrates May Exist?

Conclusion
Methane Hydrates can be the solution of the
energy demand of the world beside the
conventional energy.
The ammount of hydrates is enough to supply
the energy for household