Workshop Objectives
Research into naturally occurring gas hydrates is developing rapidly with several significant government-sponsored programs in place and increasing industry R&D. Commercial production of gas from hydrates appears to be a realistic scenario within the next decade.
The International Workshop on Methane Hydrates R&D (“Fiery Ice from the Seas”) aims at fostering international collaboration by bringing together scientists from various disciplines to exchange the latest knowledge in gas hydrates research. The workshop will also provide a platform for national representatives to introduce their gas hydrates programs, share their expertise, and seek opportunities for collaboration. In particular, we seek strong participation from industry to help define research priorities that are relevant for future commercial gas hydrate development.
The 7th International Workshop on Methane Hydrates R&D will be held at Te Papa, Wellington, New Zealand, from 10-12 May, 2010.
We welcome contributions on all aspects of natural gas hydrates. The key theme of the workshop is:
Characterization of Gas Hydrate Reservoirs
Fiery Ice 2010 will consist of a plenary and a poster session. These will be followed by breakout sessions on focus topics, in which working groups will define future R&D challenges, information exchange, and international collaboration including alignment of funding and joint use of facilities.
Click here for a preliminary list of proposed focus topics.
Important Dates
Additional Information
Fiery Ice 2010 takes place the week after the Geohab 2010 in Wellington, for more information click here.
Please contact us for further information
Sponsors of Fiery Ice 2010:
Local Organizing Institutions
4th May 2010