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Engineering & Knowledge for Methane-Bearing Water Resources
Hydragas combines 25 years of engineering, research and resource-development experience with specialist knowledge of Lake Kivu, methane extraction and the environmental consequences of developing deep-water gas resources.
Specialist Engineering. Resource Knowledge. Independent Insight.
Hydragas brings together engineering, scientific research and resource-development knowledge to understand one of the world's most unusual energy environments: methane-bearing water resources.
Our work spans gas extraction, process design, hydrodynamics, limnology, environmental risk, economic modelling and resource stewardship.
Experience That Goes Beyond the Technology
For more than 25 years, Philip has worked at the intersection of engineering, methane resources, lake systems and energy development. His work has included research, engineering design, intellectual property, publications, government advisory work, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
The Hydragas Knowledge Centre
A substantial body of research, publications and technical insight into Lake Kivu, methane extraction, gas-resource development and the environmental consequences of working with deep-water resources.
Lake Kivu: A Resource, an Opportunity and a Risk
Lake Kivu contains enormous quantities of dissolved methane and carbon dioxide deep within the lake. Developing this resource presents extraordinary opportunities for energy production — but also complex engineering, environmental, and safety challenges.
Hydragas has been studying and working with Lake Kivu since 2001.
The Resource
Understanding the lake's methane inventory and geological and hydrological characteristics.
The Engineering
Understanding how extraction systems interact with the lake's unique density structure.
The Risk
Understanding how development decisions can affect lake stability, gas emissions, and long-term safety.
How Hydragas Can Help
Research & Technical Studies
Independent investigation, modelling and technical analysis of methane-bearing water resources.
Engineering & Process Modelling
Understanding extraction systems, process design and their interaction with lake systems.
Environmental & Hydrological Assessment
Assessing how engineering and development decisions may affect lake behaviour and environmental conditions.
Government & Resource Advisory
Helping governments and resource stakeholders evaluate technologies, risks, development proposals and concession opportunities.
Collaboration & Project Development
Working with engineers, scientists, developers and other specialists on complex resource-development challenges.
25 Years of Specialist Knowledge
Hydragas' work on methane-bearing water resources began with Lake Kivu in 2001. Over the years, that work has brought together engineering, scientific research, modelling, resource development, environmental assessment and government advisory work.
2001
Lake Kivu research begins
Research & Engineering
Gas extraction, modelling and lake-system studies
Intellectual Property
Development of engineering approaches and patented technologies
Publications & Research
Peer-reviewed work and international knowledge sharing
Advisory & Collaboration
Peer-reviewed work and international knowledge sharing
What Independent Assessment Says
“With the degraded density structure from rogue operations, any “Black Swan” event such as a volcanic or seismic event could trigger an even more severe eruption.”
Dr Finn Hirslund, COWI, Denmark
“In our view, the best technology with a complete solution to produce gas and reduce risk is offered by Hydragas. We can state this, for the reasons given, with some confidence.”
Dr Finn Hirslund: COWI, Denmark
“Comparing the Hydragas’ ability to mitigate many forms of gas emissions, now experienced by their competitors, they delineated a series of design changes, operational methods, controls, and monitoring plans to mitigate virtually all of them”
Dr Carsten Jurgenson, COWI, Denmark Hydrologist
“With the degraded density structure from rogue operations, any “Black Swan” event such as a volcanic or seismic event could trigger an even more severe eruption.”
Dr Finn Hirslund, COWI, Denmark
“In our view, the best technology with a complete solution to produce gas and reduce risk is offered by Hydragas. We can state this, for the reasons given, with some confidence.”
Dr Finn Hirslund: COWI, Denmark
“Comparing the Hydragas’ ability to mitigate many forms of gas emissions, now experienced by their competitors, they delineated a series of design changes, operational methods, controls, and monitoring plans to mitigate virtually all of them”
Dr Carsten Jurgenson, COWI, Denmark
Join Us in Making a Difference
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