what is a methane hydrate
Methane hydrate is a cage-like lattice of ice inside of which are trapped molecules of methane, the chief constituent of natural gas.If methane hydrate is either warmed or depressurized, it will revert back to water and natural gas.When brought to the earth's surface, one cubic meter of gas hydrate releases 164 cubic meters of natural gas.f methane hydrate is either warmed or depressurized, it will revert back to water and natural gas. When brought to the earth's surface, one cubic meter of gas hydrate releases 164 cubic meters of natural gas.