SWOT analysis on the prospects for commercial exploitation of natural gas hydrates resource in the South China Sea
In the context of"dual carbon"goals,natural gas hydrate,as a clean energy source,holds significant importance in improving the energy consumption structure of traditional fossil fuels.This study applies the SWOT(Strengths,Weaknesses,Opportunities,Threats)analysis method to establish the commercial exploitation prospects of natural gas hydrate resource in the South China Sea.By establishing a SWOT matrix,it discusses the strengths,weaknesses,opportunities and threats associated with offshore development of this unconventional fossil energy source.The matrix explores the development directions and management strategies under the conditions of strengths-opportunities,weaknesses-opportunities,strengths-threats,and weaknesses-threats to promote the commercial exploitation process.This study recommends to"enhance the specialization of process equipment to promote the commercial exploitation of natural gas hydrate resources",providing a reference for strategic planning in related sectors.
South China SeaNatural gas hydrateCommercial exploitationProspectSWOT