After nearly 10 years of research, Chinese experts have developed proprietary technologies for detecting combustible ice, according to the Guangzhou Marine Geological Survey affiliated with the Ministry of Land and Resources.

Combustible ice, or gas hydrate, is an increasingly sought source of clean energy found in ocean beds and permafrost zones.

More than a hundred specialists from colleges and scientific institutions participated on research into detection of the hydrate.

Experts have now confirmed the energy source in the South China Sea.

(Source: China Daily)