Methane Hydrate R&D Program Background

• 2005: Amendment to the Methane Hydrate Research and Development Act of 2000 [PDF-28KB]

• 2005: Methane Hydrates Program Factsheet [PDF] : An overview of the  program to better understand the nature, production potential, and environmental and safety implications of marine and permafrost hydrate deposits.

• 2002: Methane Hydrates Interagency R&D Conference: Proceedings from the Methane Hydrates Interagency R&D Conference held March 20-22, 2002 in Washington, D.C.

• 2001: A collaborative approach to methane hydrate R&D activities [PDF-250KB] : This article describes the background, history, ongoing activities, and program goals for a national methane hydrate R&D effort coordinated by the SCNGO.

• 2000: Methane Hydrate Research and Development Act of 2000.

• 2000: Gulf of Mexico Hydrates R&D Planning Workshop: Proceedings from the Gulf of Mexico Methane Hydrates R&D Planning Workshop held August 9-10, 2000 in Houston, TX.

• 1999: "The National Methane Hydrate Multi-year R&D Program Plan" [PDF-144KB] : DOE/FE plan to develop a science-based program with industry and other Government agencies to understand the potential of methane hydrates worldwide

• 1998: "Strategy for Methane Hydrate Research and Development" [PDF-642KB] : This document sets the foundation for a 10-year national program for the production of methane from hydrates