Information about the topography of the Arctic Ocean seafloor is becoming more important as the area’s energy resources attract attention and countries prepare their exclusive economic zone claims.
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Oil and Natural Gas from Shale in Alaska
The United States Geological Survey determined that shales in the North Slope region of Alaska hold an enormous technically-recoverable shale oil and shale gas resource. These rock units could contain as much as 80 trillion cubic feet of technically re…
More at USGS / Geology.com.
Methane Hydrate Production Using CO2 / CH4 Exchange
“The goal of this project is to define, plan, and conduct a field trial of a methane hydrate production methodology whereby carbon dioxide (CO2) molecules are exchanged in situ for the methane (CH4) molecules within a hydrate structure, releasing the methane for production.” Quote from the DOE press release.
More at United States Department of Energy.
Drilling in ANWR and OCS to Cut Deficit
Some members of Congress recommend opening portions of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the outer continental shelf for oil and natural gas drilling as a way to create jobs and cut the deficit.
More at FuelFix.com.
