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| Location | GD-CN |
| Geographical representativeness description | Data development site |
| Reference year | 2009 |
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| Use advice for data set | When utilizing data from the LCA and LCC analysis of NGH mining, consider the context of the dataset's origin, including the environmental conditions of the Northern South China Sea, technological applicability, and specific geographical factors. Comparison to regional natural gas mining practices may be necessary to fully understand environmental and economic benefits. Methodological advice includes ensuring the inclusion of critical emissions and environmental impact potentials of NGH mining in environmental cost calculations, and considering these data points when making decisions on energy and resource utilization strategies. |
| Technical purpose of product or process | Methane hydrate, extracted via NGH mining, is mainly used as an alternative energy source to natural gas. Its extraction process, which has been demonstrated as economically viable and environmentally less impactful in comparison to conventional natural gas production, is suitable for regions with identified high-grade, shallow, and concentrated NGH deposits. The methane produced can be utilized for energy generation, heating, and as feedstock in various chemical processes. |
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| General comment on data set | In this paper, LCA analysis of hydrate mining is carried out, and the most important process links and impact categories that affect the environment in its life cycle are obtained, the causes are analyzed, and reasonable improvement opinions are put forward |
| Copyright | No |
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| Time representativeness description | Publication time of literature |
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| Technology description including background system | Using life cycle assessment (LCA) and life cycle cost analysis (LCC), the environmental effects and economic benefits of marine NGH exploitation are systematically analyzed and compared with those of natural gas (NG) exploitation. The results show that the acid gas emission from NGH mining is close to zero and the greenhouse gas emission is relatively small, and the life cycle cost of NGH mining is lower than that of NG mining. |
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