Under the dual drivers of global energy transition and carbon neutrality objectives,submarine carbon sequestration technology has emerged as a critical strategy for balancing energy security and climate governance.Dep...Under the dual drivers of global energy transition and carbon neutrality objectives,submarine carbon sequestration technology has emerged as a critical strategy for balancing energy security and climate governance.Depleted natural gas hydrate(NGH)reservoirs in seabed sediments exhibit favorable temperature and pressure conditions for carbon dioxide(CO_(2))sequestration and hydrate formation.This study focuses on the thermodynamic and kinetic characteristics of phase transitions influenced by multiphase seepage,employing magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)technology to elucidate phase evolution patterns during CO_(2)sequestration and the role of hydrate phase transitions in porous media on seepage behavior.The findings indicate that residual NGH frameworks significantly enhance CO_(2)hydrate formation kinetics,exhibiting a top-down directional growth mode.However,progressive hydrate formation induces pore throat blockage,thereby constraining CO_(2)migration.The continued CO_(2)hydrate formation(consuming dissolved CO_(2))further intensifies this clogging phenomenon.At an NGH saturation(Si)of~15%,hydrate and CO_(2)occupied over 62%of the reservoir pore space,indicating exceptional carbon storage capacity.Furthermore,the nonlinear evolution of reservoir permeability provides theoretical support for establishing a CO_(2)sequestration-in situ hydrate energy synergistic system.These findings advance marine carbon sequestration technologies and provide a scientific foundation for achieving carbon-energy synergy regulation in NGH reservoirs under carbon neutrality goals.energy synergistic regulation in NGH reservoirs under carbon neutrality goals.展开更多
There have been at least 29 groups of estimates on the global natural gas hydrate(NGH)resource since1973,varying greatly with up to 10,000 times and showing a decreasing trend with time.For the South China Sea(SCS),35...There have been at least 29 groups of estimates on the global natural gas hydrate(NGH)resource since1973,varying greatly with up to 10,000 times and showing a decreasing trend with time.For the South China Sea(SCS),35 groups of estimations were conducted on NGH resource potential since 2000,while these estimates kept almost the same with time,varying between 60 and 90 billion tons of oil equivalent(toe).What are the key factors controlling the variation trend?What are the implications of these variations for the NGH development in the world and the SCS?By analyzing the investigation characteristics of NGH resources in the world,this study divided the evaluation process into six stages and confirmed four essential factors for controlling the variations of estimates.Results indicated that the reduction trend reflects an improved understanding of the NGH formation mechanism and advancement in the resource evaluation methods,and promoted more objective evaluation results.Furthermore,the analysis process and improved evaluation method was applied to evaluate the NGH resources in the SCS,showing the similar decreasing trend of NGH resources with time.By utilizing the decreasing trend model,the predicted recoverable resources in the world and the SCS are(205-500)×10^(12)m^(3)and(0.8-6.5)×10^(12)m^(3),respectively,accounting for 20%of the total conventional oil and gas resources.Recoverable NGH resource in the SCS is only about 4%-6%of the previous estimates of 60-90 billion toe.If extracted completely,it only can support the sustainable development of China for 7 years at the current annual consumption level of oil and gas.NGH cannot be the main energy resource in future due to its low resource potential and lack of advantages in recovery.展开更多
The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau(also referred to as the Plateau)is the largest area bearing alpine permafrost region in the world and thus is endowed with great formation conditions and prospecting potential of natural gas ...The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau(also referred to as the Plateau)is the largest area bearing alpine permafrost region in the world and thus is endowed with great formation conditions and prospecting potential of natural gas hydrates(NGH).Up to now,one NGH accumulation,two inferred NGH accumulations,and a series of NGH-related anomalous indicators have been discovered in the Plateau,with NGH resources predicted to be up to 8.88×10^(12) m^(3).The NGH in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau have complex gas components and are dominated by deep thermogenic gas.They occur in the Permian-Jurassic strata and are subject to thin permafrost and sensitive to environment.Furthermore,they are distinctly different from the NGH in the high-latitude permafrost in the arctic regions and are more different from marine NGH.The formation of the NGH in the Plateau obviously couples with the uplift and permafrost evolution of the Plateau in spatial-temporal terms.The permafrost and NGH in the Qilian Mountains and the main body of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau possibly formed during 2.0–1.28 Ma BP and about 0.8 Ma BP,respectively.Under the context of global warming,the permafrost in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is continually degrading,which will lead to the changes in the stability of NGH.Therefore,The NGH of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau can not be ignored in the study of the global climate change and ecological environment.展开更多
Weak cementation between natural gas hydrates and mud–sand seriously affects the solid-fluidized mining of natural gas hydrates. In this study, we analyze the debonding of natural gas hydrate sediment (NGHS) particle...Weak cementation between natural gas hydrates and mud–sand seriously affects the solid-fluidized mining of natural gas hydrates. In this study, we analyze the debonding of natural gas hydrate sediment (NGHS) particles by applying the principle of spiral-cyclone coupling separation. To achieve this, weakly cemented NGHS particle and mechanical models were established. In the flow field of the spiral-cyclone flow-coupling separator, the motion characteristics of the weakly cemented NGHS particles and the destruction process of the cementation bond were analyzed. The destruction of the bonds mainly occurred in the spiral channel, and the destruction efficiency of the bonds was mainly affected by the rotational speed. Collision analysis of the particles and walls showed that when the velocity is 10–16 m·s^(−1), the cementation bond can be broken. The greater the speed, the better the effect of the bond fracture. The breaking rate of the cementation bonds was 85.7%. This study is significant for improving the degumming efficiency in natural gas hydrate exploitation, improving the recovery efficiency of hydrates, and promoting the commercialization of hydrate solid fluidization exploitation.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52206076)the Ph.D.Programs Foundation of Liaoning(2023-BS-060),Dalian Science and Technology Innovation Fund(2023JJ11CG010)。
文摘Under the dual drivers of global energy transition and carbon neutrality objectives,submarine carbon sequestration technology has emerged as a critical strategy for balancing energy security and climate governance.Depleted natural gas hydrate(NGH)reservoirs in seabed sediments exhibit favorable temperature and pressure conditions for carbon dioxide(CO_(2))sequestration and hydrate formation.This study focuses on the thermodynamic and kinetic characteristics of phase transitions influenced by multiphase seepage,employing magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)technology to elucidate phase evolution patterns during CO_(2)sequestration and the role of hydrate phase transitions in porous media on seepage behavior.The findings indicate that residual NGH frameworks significantly enhance CO_(2)hydrate formation kinetics,exhibiting a top-down directional growth mode.However,progressive hydrate formation induces pore throat blockage,thereby constraining CO_(2)migration.The continued CO_(2)hydrate formation(consuming dissolved CO_(2))further intensifies this clogging phenomenon.At an NGH saturation(Si)of~15%,hydrate and CO_(2)occupied over 62%of the reservoir pore space,indicating exceptional carbon storage capacity.Furthermore,the nonlinear evolution of reservoir permeability provides theoretical support for establishing a CO_(2)sequestration-in situ hydrate energy synergistic system.These findings advance marine carbon sequestration technologies and provide a scientific foundation for achieving carbon-energy synergy regulation in NGH reservoirs under carbon neutrality goals.energy synergistic regulation in NGH reservoirs under carbon neutrality goals.
基金financially supported by the CAS consultation project(2019-ZW11-Z-035)the National Basic Research Program of China(973)(2006CB202300,2011CB201100)China High-Tech R&D(863)Program Project(2013AA092600)。
文摘There have been at least 29 groups of estimates on the global natural gas hydrate(NGH)resource since1973,varying greatly with up to 10,000 times and showing a decreasing trend with time.For the South China Sea(SCS),35 groups of estimations were conducted on NGH resource potential since 2000,while these estimates kept almost the same with time,varying between 60 and 90 billion tons of oil equivalent(toe).What are the key factors controlling the variation trend?What are the implications of these variations for the NGH development in the world and the SCS?By analyzing the investigation characteristics of NGH resources in the world,this study divided the evaluation process into six stages and confirmed four essential factors for controlling the variations of estimates.Results indicated that the reduction trend reflects an improved understanding of the NGH formation mechanism and advancement in the resource evaluation methods,and promoted more objective evaluation results.Furthermore,the analysis process and improved evaluation method was applied to evaluate the NGH resources in the SCS,showing the similar decreasing trend of NGH resources with time.By utilizing the decreasing trend model,the predicted recoverable resources in the world and the SCS are(205-500)×10^(12)m^(3)and(0.8-6.5)×10^(12)m^(3),respectively,accounting for 20%of the total conventional oil and gas resources.Recoverable NGH resource in the SCS is only about 4%-6%of the previous estimates of 60-90 billion toe.If extracted completely,it only can support the sustainable development of China for 7 years at the current annual consumption level of oil and gas.NGH cannot be the main energy resource in future due to its low resource potential and lack of advantages in recovery.
基金the China Geological Survey entitled Comprehensive Survey of Terrestrial NGH Resources(DD20190102).
文摘The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau(also referred to as the Plateau)is the largest area bearing alpine permafrost region in the world and thus is endowed with great formation conditions and prospecting potential of natural gas hydrates(NGH).Up to now,one NGH accumulation,two inferred NGH accumulations,and a series of NGH-related anomalous indicators have been discovered in the Plateau,with NGH resources predicted to be up to 8.88×10^(12) m^(3).The NGH in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau have complex gas components and are dominated by deep thermogenic gas.They occur in the Permian-Jurassic strata and are subject to thin permafrost and sensitive to environment.Furthermore,they are distinctly different from the NGH in the high-latitude permafrost in the arctic regions and are more different from marine NGH.The formation of the NGH in the Plateau obviously couples with the uplift and permafrost evolution of the Plateau in spatial-temporal terms.The permafrost and NGH in the Qilian Mountains and the main body of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau possibly formed during 2.0–1.28 Ma BP and about 0.8 Ma BP,respectively.Under the context of global warming,the permafrost in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is continually degrading,which will lead to the changes in the stability of NGH.Therefore,The NGH of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau can not be ignored in the study of the global climate change and ecological environment.
基金funded by the State Key Laboratory of Natural Gas Hydrate of China(2022-KFJJ-SHW)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFC2800903)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52004235)the National Natural Science Foundation General Program of China(52374011)the Miaozi Engineering Cultivation Project of Sichuan Science and Technology Department of China(MZG20230127).
文摘Weak cementation between natural gas hydrates and mud–sand seriously affects the solid-fluidized mining of natural gas hydrates. In this study, we analyze the debonding of natural gas hydrate sediment (NGHS) particles by applying the principle of spiral-cyclone coupling separation. To achieve this, weakly cemented NGHS particle and mechanical models were established. In the flow field of the spiral-cyclone flow-coupling separator, the motion characteristics of the weakly cemented NGHS particles and the destruction process of the cementation bond were analyzed. The destruction of the bonds mainly occurred in the spiral channel, and the destruction efficiency of the bonds was mainly affected by the rotational speed. Collision analysis of the particles and walls showed that when the velocity is 10–16 m·s^(−1), the cementation bond can be broken. The greater the speed, the better the effect of the bond fracture. The breaking rate of the cementation bonds was 85.7%. This study is significant for improving the degumming efficiency in natural gas hydrate exploitation, improving the recovery efficiency of hydrates, and promoting the commercialization of hydrate solid fluidization exploitation.
