CRI听力:China to Exploit Combustible Ice in South China Sea in 2017
New plans are being worked out by Chinese authorities to exploit so-called 'combustible ice' in the South China Sea in 2017.
The suggestion has been made at an international conference on Gas Hydrates here in Beijing.
Zhang Haiqi is a director with the China Geological Survey.
"China is one of the few countries with great prospects for the resource in the world. There are about 10-billion tons of oil equivalent on both the land and sea, which is equal to the total amount of oil and natural gas reserves in China."
'Combustible ice' is essentially solidified methane.
Originally only thought to be found on the outer reaches of the solar system, scientists have since discovered significant pockets of 'combustible ice' underneath the world's sea beds.
One cubic meter of 'combustible ice' has the energy equivalent of over 160 cubic meters of natural gas.
The initial plan is to begin exploiting 'combustible ice' in the South China Sea in the next 3-years.
相关文章
- CRI听力:Myanmar youth reap rewards from China-Myanmar cooperative projects
- CRI听力:Guardians of the Belt and Road dedicate prime years in Myanmar
- CRI听力:"Dedicate yourself and you will win," says young entrepreneur
- CRI听力:Macao martial arts champion shines in fashion world with Chinese style
- CRI听力:Perseverance and passion make a difference, young athlete from Macau
- CRI听力:Young girl from Macau becomes social media influencer
- CRI听力:Piano prodigies perform at the Beijing premiere of "The Legend of 1900"
- CRI听力:CIIE 2019: A good opportunity to engage with Chinese market and consumers
- CRI听力:Kris Wu shoots a short film, starring Asian teen model
- CRI听力:CIIE 2019: A good opportunity to engage with Chinese market and consumers
手机网站