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Food & Water Security
Methane hydrates could play a pivotal role in enhancing food and water security through their potential applications in providing low-cost residential natural gas, ammonia for agriculture, and desalination processes for water.
Image. Residential Natural Gas
Image. Agricultural Production
Low-Cost Residential Natural Gas
Methane hydrates offer a vast resource of natural gas that could be used for residential heating and cooking. If extracted economically, they could lower the cost of natural gas, making it more accessible for residential use and reducing energy poverty [1].
Ammonia for Agriculture
Natural gas is a key feedstock for producing ammonia, which is essential for fertilizers in agriculture. Methane hydrates could provide a stable and potentially cheaper source of natural gas for ammonia production, thereby supporting agricultural productivity and food security [1].
Water Desalination
Natural gas is also used to power desalination plants, which convert seawater into fresh water. Methane hydrates could supply the energy needed for desalination, helping to address water scarcity issues, especially in arid regions where fresh water is limited [1].
The development of methane hydrates as an energy source could thus have far-reaching implications for global food and water security, contributing to sustainable development goals. However, it's important to note that the technology for extracting methane hydrates is still in the research and development phase, and there are environmental considerations to be taken into account. The potential benefits must be weighed against the environmental risks and the need for responsible resource management [2].
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