Low temperature and high pressure dramatically thicken the gas hydrate stability zone in rapidly formed sedimentary basins

Portnov, Alexey; Flemings, Peter B.; You, Kehua; Meazell, Kevin; Hudec, Michael R.; Dunlap, Dallas B.

doi:10.1016/j.marpetgeo.2023.106550

Title: Low temperature and high pressure dramatically thicken the gas hydrate stability zone in rapidly formed sedimentary basins

Journal Article · 01 December 2023 · Marine and Petroleum Geology

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpetgeo.2023.106550 · OSTI ID:2203128

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OSTI ID:: 2203128

Journal Information:: Marine and Petroleum Geology, Journal Name: Marine and Petroleum Geology Vol. 158 Journal Issue: PA; ISSN 0264-8172

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Country of Publication:: United Kingdom

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