What are some of the problems caused by the formation of gas hydrates in flowlines transporting gas and oil?
Safety and economic risks, and the release of methane from gas hydrates to the atmosphere contributes to global warming.
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What are some of the problems caused by the formation of gas hydrates in flowlines transporting gas and oil?

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Safety and economic risks, and the release of methane from gas hydrates to the atmosphere contributes to global warming.<|im_end|>