Abstract
This report provides a background to the science and engineering of Japan's offshore methane hydrates, on the place of the natural gas produced from those hydrates in Japan's overall energy policies, and how Japan might best legally prepare for the onset of natural gas production from those offshore hydrate assets.
Original language | English |
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Place of Publication | London |
Publisher | British Institute of International & Comparative Law (BIICL) |
Number of pages | 74 |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2019 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- methane hydrates
- Japan
- seabed mining
- seabed minerals
- Energy security--Pacific Area
- environmental law