Scientists are now better able to examine rare methane gas
samples recovered from deep beneath the seafloor using innovative tools
developed by Georgia Tech.
An international group of scientists recently used the tools
to conduct groundbreaking research that could advance the understanding of how
methane contained in marine sediment may be used as a viable energy source.
“There may be more carbon trapped in methane hydrate than in
all petroleum, coal and gas reserves in the world,” said Carlos Santamarina,
professor in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering. “Our goal at
Georgia Tech is to find ways to extract the methane, while at the same time
trapping CO2 in the subsurface.”