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METHANE HYDRATE

Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 10, 2020
Japan and U.S. to test methane hydrate extraction in Alaska
Japan and the United States will conduct a joint study to produce gas from methane hydrate, a next-generation energy resource, in permafrost in northern Alaska from next year, a Japanese government source said Wednesday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 4, 2018
Will 'flammable ice' be a critical factor in Asia's security?
Efforts to commercially exploit methane hydrate could raise regional tensions.
BUSINESS
Apr 10, 2017
Japan to conduct second test to produce gas from methane hydrate
The trade ministry said Monday it has begun preparations for a second production test to extract methane gas from methane hydrate deposits off Japan's central coast.
EDITORIALS
Jan 26, 2015
Making the most of cheaper oil
The steep fall in crude oil prices has certainly benefited consumers, but Japan needs to develop a wise energy policy that shields it from the vagaries of oil-price fluctuations over the long term.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 25, 2014
Methane hydrate extracted from Sea of Japan
The government has succeeded in extracting samples of a next-generation resource called methane hydrate from the bottom of the Sea of Japan, the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy said Thursday.
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 6, 2014
Japan, U.S. to launch joint research on methane hydrate
Japan and the United States agreed Thursday to launch joint research into the development of methane hydrate, an energy source also known as burning ice.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 20, 2014
Methane hydrate deposits probable in Sea of Japan
The government said Friday it is highly likely that deposits of methane hydrate, a next-generation energy source, exist in the seabed of the Sea of Japan off the northern and western parts of the country.
JAPAN
Jun 9, 2013
Sea of Japan methane hydrate survey kicks off
The government Saturday started its first full-fledged investigation to assess the size of methane hydrate reserves in the Sea of Japan.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 5, 2013
'Flammable ice': a bad choice
Exploiting domestic offshore reserves of methane hydrate may be too tempting for Japan's leaders to resist. But this 'flammable ice' is a fuel decoy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 13, 2013
Seabed gas extraction first of its kind: METI
In a reported world first, Japan extracts natural gas from methane hydrate, considered a next-generation energy source, in the Pacific seabed off Aichi Prefecture.
JAPAN
Feb 28, 2013
Japan plans viable methane hydrate technology by 2018
Japan hopes to develop commercially viable technology for exploiting seabed methane hydrate, viewed as a next-generation energy source, by fiscal 2018, according to a draft new basic ocean policy plan made available Wednesday.

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