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Mud is sifted after having gone through a derrick in Noville near Montreux
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Mud is sifted after having gone through a derrick in Noville near Montreux
Mud is sifted after having gone through a derrick in Noville near Montreux May 5, 2010. The Swiss company Petrosvibri is drilling in search of an hydrocarbon deposit under the Lake Leman and estimates its chance of discovery to 20 percent to find natural gas, the volume it expects to find would cover the Swiss national consumption for 20 years. If nothing is found the site could be used to store CO2, an agreement has been signed with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) in Lausanne to conduct further research. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND - Tags: ENERGY IMAGES OF THE DAY) BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE
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This print captures the intricate process of sifting mud after it has been extracted through a derrick in Noville near Montreux. Taken on May 5,2010, this image showcases the efforts of Swiss company Petrosvibri as they drill beneath Lake Leman in search of a hydrocarbon deposit. With an estimated 20 percent chance of success, their goal is to discover natural gas that could meet Switzerland's national consumption for two decades. The photograph highlights the meticulousness involved in this operation, with workers carefully sifting through the muddy residue left behind by the drilling process. The texture and movement within the picture create a sense of dynamism, emphasizing both the physical labor and technical expertise required for such endeavors. Interestingly, if no hydrocarbon deposits are found at this site, plans have already been made to repurpose it for carbon dioxide storage. An agreement has been signed with the prestigious Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) in Lausanne to conduct further research on utilizing this location for CO2 storage. Denis Balibouse's expert photography perfectly encapsulates nature's raw elements: water droplets ripple across wet mud while capturing detailed textures and creative use of light and shadow. This close-up shot reveals no human presence but instead focuses solely on Mother Nature's power and potential resources hidden beneath our feet.
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