Advances in Gas Hydrate: From Formation to Exploitation Processes
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 498
Special Issue Editors
Interests: multiphase flow; seepage-particle coupling; energy geotechnics; marine soil mechanics; multiphysics coupling
Interests: soil mechanics; porous fluid flow; fractal theory; soil-structure interactions; natural gas hydrate
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Interests: offshore geotechnical engineering; energy geotechnical engineering; thermo-hydro-mechanical processes in porous media; computational soil mechanics; centrifuge modelling
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Gas hydrates, which are crystalline compounds formed from water and gas molecules under high-pressure and low-temperature conditions, have been studied extensively in recent years due to their potential use as an alternative source of energy. This Special Issue, entitled “Advances in Gas Hydrate: From Formation to Exploitation”, aims to present recent advancements in the field of gas hydrates, encompassing their formation, characterization, and exploitation.
The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
- Formation Mechanisms: Insights into the thermodynamic conditions and microbial processes that lead to the formation of gas hydrates in various environments, including marine sediments and permafrost.
- Characterization Techniques: Advanced methodologies for the physical and chemical characterization of gas hydrates, including spectroscopy, microscopy, and computational modeling.
- Exploitation Technologies: Innovative extraction techniques, such as depressurization, thermal stimulation, and chemical methods, along with discussions regarding their efficiency and sustainability.
- Environmental Impacts: Assessments of the environmental impact of gas hydrate exploitation, including greenhouse gas emissions and ecosystem disruptions.
- Geological Hazards: Advanced methodologies that address the multiscale geological hazards caused by commercial gas hydrate exploitation, including sand production, borehole failure, seabed deformation, submarine landslide.
- Future Directions: An exploration of future research avenues and technological innovations that could enhance our understanding and management of gas hydrates.
This Special Issue will provide researchers, industry experts, and policymakers with a platform for the dissemination of knowledge regarding the rapidly evolving field of gas hydrates. We look forward to receiving your contributions, which will enhance our fundamental understanding of gas hydrates and their practical applications in sustainable energy production.
Dr. Pengwei Zhang
Prof. Dr. Lele Liu
Dr. Lujun Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- gas hydrates
- hydrate-bearing sediments
- sand production
- submarine landslides
- geological harards
- formation mechanisms
- characterization techniques
- exploitation technologies
- environmental impact
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