Washington, D.C. - The House Natural Resources Committee, Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, led by Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA), will hold an oversight hearing on "Unconventional Fuels, Part II: The Promise of Methane Hydrates."



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Subject:
House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources
Oversight Hearing on "Unconventional Fuels, Part II: The Promise of Methane Hydrates"

When:
Thursday, July 30, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.

Where:
Room 1334 Longworth House Office Building

Witnesses:

Dr. Timothy S. Collett
Research Geologist
U.S. Geological Survey

Dr. Ray Boswell
Senior Management and Technology Advisor
National Energy Technology Laboratory
U.S. Department of Energy

Mr. Steve Hancock
Well Engineering Manager
RPS Energy

Opening Statement:
Chairman Jim Costa