Natural analogues of geogenic methane transformations in Greenland (NAMAT)
Name of applicant
Jesper Riis Christiansen
Title
Associate Professor
Institution
University of Copenhagen
Amount
DKK 298,000
Year
2023
Type of grant
Field Trips / Research Stays >100,000
Summary
Methane, found in Arctic natural gas reservoirs, is trapped beneath permafrost and glaciers. If these icy shields melt, huge methane emissions may occur leading to more warming. Our expedition to the Nuussuaq Peninsula in Greenland, where these emissions occur, aims to study this unique methane source and its release, offering vital insights into its impact on our warming Arctic and atmosphere.