In 2002, an expanded consortium with seven international partners undertook a production research well program that included the drilling of a nearly 1200 m deep main production research well and two nearby scientific observation wells. Full-scale field experiments were conducted to monitor the physical response of the gas hydrate deposits to depressurization and thermal production stimulation.  

Keywords: North America, Canada, Mallik, Climate Change, Deep Biosphere, Gas Hydrates, Global Environment, Natural Resources