Samira Simone study looks at recovering natural gas deposits . Study : An estimated 85.4 trillion cubic feet of gas frozen in North Slope 's North Slope . While the existence of frozen natural gas deposits -- especially in the Arctic region -- has been known for years , the USGS study is the first estimate of recoverable natural gas hydrates with current technology . That 's enough to heat more than 100 million of homes for more than 25 years , officials say .
Samira Simone study looks at recovering natural gas deposits . Study : An estimated 85.4 trillion cubic feet of gas frozen in North Slope 's North Slope . That 's enough to heat more than 100 million of homes for more than 25 years , officials say .