METHODS OF DECOMPOSING GAS HYDRATES

摘要

The present invention provides methods of decomposing gas hydrates in subsea or subterranean wells, the equipment associated with the wells and in subterranean reservoirs containing gas hydrates. The methods basically comprise the steps of combining an acidic liquid with a basic liquid which chemically react exothermically to form a hot salt solution, contacting the gas hydrates with the hot salt solution to decompose at least a portion of the gas hydrates whereby natural gas and water are released therefrom and recovering the released natural gas, water and salt solution.