Taming Kivu dangers lies in exploiting the Methane Gas

There have been numerous articles published on the hazards posed by gases trapped in Lake Kivu. The most recent were published in the New York Times and ScienceDaily. However, some of these articles have been ill informed, alarming and to some extent factually incorrect. While it is true that there are potential dangers posed by the gases dissolved in Lake Kivu, there are also many opportunities to be gained from exploiting the trapped gas in the lake with a view to achieving Rwanda’s development goals and simultaneously avoiding the saturation and explosion of these gases.
Methane gas production plant on Lake Kivu.
Methane gas production plant on Lake Kivu.
Times Reporter