Oil and gas sector are going to make you money, believe me. I've been involved with the both and I can safely say that this project deserves your attention.
Can't overlook the fact that it is also good for the environment.
If this project can simultaneously positively influence the environment and be competitive in the oil market, then this will be a very serious achievement.
In this case, this project can attract the interest of giant corporations in this field. I think they have departments dealing with promising developments.