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Photo Courtesy: KMJS-GMA |
Local residents stumbled upon a small fountain of mud that emits methane
gas, suggesting the presence of a potential natural gas reservoir.
In a captivating video footage released by KMJS - GMA, the bubbling mud can
be seen vigorously surging from the earth's depths. Significantly, the mud
displays the ability to ignite, most likely due to the methane gas it
contains.
A local science teacher took the initiative to investigate this phenomenon
and enlisted her students in conducting an experiment to confirm the
presence of methane gas.
Using a simple setup, the team placed a funnel above the mud fountain and
connected it to a cellophane bag to capture the gas. After a short duration,
the bag was filled with gas.
Connecting the bag to a hose, the team successfully employed the gas to
cook an egg, conclusively demonstrating the existence of methane in the
bubbling mud.
The Department of Energy has corroborated this discovery through a similar
study, underscoring the potential of the bubbling mud as a viable natural
gas source for cooking.
This revelation gains significance as the nation seeks alternative energy
resources, especially with the impending depletion of the Malampaya gas
field by 2024.
As Mountain Province emerges as a prospective energy provider, further
comprehensive studies are anticipated, which could yield substantial
benefits not only for the local community but also for the entire
Philippines.
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