Assessment of Marine Gas Hydrates and Associated Free Gas Distribution Offshore Uruguay
Joint Authors
Veroslavsky, Gerardo
Gristo, Pablo
Morales, Ethel
Rodriguez, Pablo
Ferro, Santiago
Tomasini, Juan
Conti, Bruno
Marmisolle, Josefina
Soto, Matías
de Santa Ana, Héctor
Source
Journal of Geological Research
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-10-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Earth Science , Water and Environment
Abstract EN
Natural gas hydrates are crystalline solids formed by natural gas (mainly methane) and water that are stable under thermobaric conditions of high pressure and low temperature.
Methane hydrate is found in polar areas of permafrost and in offshore basins of continental margins.
These accumulations may represent an enormous source of methane.
Based on global estimations of methane concentration in natural gas hydrates, the methane content may be several times greater than those of technically recoverable, conventional natural gas resources.
In the continental margin of Uruguay, seismic evidence for the occurrence of gas hydrate is based on the presence of (bottom simulating reflectors) BSRs in 2D seismic reflection sections.
Here we present results regarding gas hydrates and associated free gas distribution assessment offshore Uruguay, based on BSR mapping and applying a probabilistic approach.
A mean value of 25,890 km2 for the area of occurrence shows a great potential for this nonconventional resource, encouraging further research.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tomasini, Juan& de Santa Ana, Héctor& Conti, Bruno& Ferro, Santiago& Gristo, Pablo& Marmisolle, Josefina…[et al.]. 2011. Assessment of Marine Gas Hydrates and Associated Free Gas Distribution Offshore Uruguay. Journal of Geological Research،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tomasini, Juan…[et al.]. Assessment of Marine Gas Hydrates and Associated Free Gas Distribution Offshore Uruguay. Journal of Geological Research No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Tomasini, Juan& de Santa Ana, Héctor& Conti, Bruno& Ferro, Santiago& Gristo, Pablo& Marmisolle, Josefina…[et al.]. Assessment of Marine Gas Hydrates and Associated Free Gas Distribution Offshore Uruguay. Journal of Geological Research. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-463717