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To: Tommaso who wrote (30757)	5/25/2005 2:17:06 PM
From: Haim R. Branisteanu	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 116555

I think (speculate) that methane hydrates are a renewable source of energy resulting from biomass which absorbs the energy form the sun. Just think about it 1KW per 11 sq. foot in the oceans (BTW the various cyclones and hurricanes derive their energy from the same sources - the sun) Then there are huge deposits of methane hydrates, it is a proven fact. The main issue is how can we exploit it commercially as it is a very volatile deposit - e.g. goes from solid to gaseous state in a instant - and it is a combination of temperature and pressure which I think is not fully researched Personally I am a strong believer in "breeding" reactors, commercialization of methane hydrates and fuels cells - yes throw in solar energy but in a new way somehow from the sea – not a great believer in crude oil in all it’s forms I think the oil industry is hindering any progress of other sources of energy