METHOD FOR PRODUCING FUEL AND POWER FROM A METHANE HYDRATE BED.

摘要

A method of producing natural gas fuel from gas hydrate beds is provided wherein (i) a gas turbine engine is operated thereby producing power and hot exhaust; or (ii) natural gas is oxidized in a fuel cell producing electricity and heat. At least a portion of the heat is transferred to water and the heated water is passed downhole and brought into thermal contact with a hydrate bed. The hydrate is dissociated thereby producing hydrate gas. A sufficient amount of fuel is then passed to the engine or the fuel cell for operation.