Special Issue on Safe, Efficient and Environmentally Friendly Use of Natural Gas Hydrate for Energy
Published 24 May, 2021
The aim of this special issue is to contribute to future development of technologies for use of natural gas hydrates as an energy source. Development of safe and environmentally-friendly technologies also take into account geo-mechanical stability issues and changes in reservoir dynamics during hydrate production. Review papers based on historical development through pilot plant studies, experimental studies and theoretical studies with a focus on learning for future development are welcome, as are papers on hydrate aspects related to infrastructure and multiphase flow. All submissions will be subject to peer review.
The scope of this special issue will contribute to establishing directions for future development in the use of natural gas hydrate for energy, including combined concepts of carbon dioxide storage and release of hydrocarbons from hydrate.
Topics covered:
- Characterization of hydrates in natural sediments
- Available hydrate volume and dynamic situations (supply of hydrocarbons from below and inflow of seawater)
- Sediment characteristics and impact for hydrate phase transition dynamics
- Hydrate production methods
- Combined storage of carbon dioxide and associated release of hydrocarbons
- Potential challenges related to production methods for instance water production, sand production, erosion and corrosion
- Potential hydrate problems related to infrastructure and multiphase transport
Important Deadlines:
- Submission deadline: 15 September 2021
- Publication date: 15 November 2021
Submission Instructions:
Please read the Guide for Authors before submitting. All articles should be submitted online, please select “Safe & Efficient Use of Natural Gas Hydrate” on submission.
Guest Editors:
- Prof. Bjørn Kvamme, University of Bergen, Norway. Email: Kvamme_uib@outlook.com
- Prof. Na Wei, Southwest Petroleum University, China. Email: weina8081@163.com
- Prof. Richard Banks Coffin, Texas A&M University, USA. Email: Richard.Coffin@tamucc.edu
- Prof. Niall English, University College Dublin, Ireland. Email: niall.english@ucd.ie