scholarly journals Unconventional gas: shale gas and coal seam gas

2014 ◽  
Vol 126 (2) ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
Sandra Kentish ◽  
Vaughan Beck
Keyword(s):  
Shale Gas ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Gas Shale ◽  
Unconventional Gas ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Project Report ◽  
Alternative Energy Sources ◽  
Australian Council ◽  
Future Project

The Australian Council of Learned Academies (ACOLA1), Securing Australia’s Future, Project 6 report, entitled Engineering energy: unconventional gas production, explored the scientific, social, cultural, technological, environmental and economic issues surrounding alternative energy sources, with particular reference to shale gas production. The project was one of a series of strategic research projects for the Prime Minister’s Science, Engineering and Innovation Council. The project report made 51 key findings considering the potential technological, environmental, social and economic impacts of an Australian shale gas industry. Recommendations arising from the report were developed by the Office of the Chief Scientist in consultation with relevant government departments. The symposium presentation was based on the ACOLA project report.

Gas Industry Estimates Of Unconventional Gas Production 1980-2000

1980 ◽  
Author(s):  
G.H. Lawrence ◽  
O.C. Davis ◽  
H.R. Linden ◽  
B.S. Lee ◽  
B. Schlesinger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gas Production ◽  
Unconventional Gas ◽  
Gas Industry

scholarly journals Methane and ethane emission scenarios for potential shale gas production in Europe

2018 ◽  
Vol 45 ◽  
pp. 125-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antoon J. H. Visschedijk ◽  
Hugo A. C. Denier van der Gon ◽  
Hans C. Doornenbal ◽  
Lorenzo Cremonese
Keyword(s):  
Shale Gas ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Main Concern ◽  
Gas Composition ◽  
Gas Reservoir ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Oil And Gas Production ◽  
Gas Leakage ◽  
The Us

Abstract. A main concern surrounding (shale) gas production and exploitation is the leakage of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. High leakage rates have been observed outside of Europe but the representativeness of these observations for Europe is unknown. To facilitate the monitoring of methane leakage from a future shale gas industry in Europe we developed potential production scenarios for ten major shale gas plays and identified a suitable tracer in (shale) gas to distinguish oil and gas related emissions from other methane sources. To distinguish gas leakage from other methane sources we propose ethane, a known tracer for leakage from oil and gas production but absent in emissions from other important methane sources in Europe. Ethane contents for the ten plays are estimated from a European gas composition database and shale gas composition and reservoir data from the US, resulting in three different classes of ethane to methane ratios in the raw gas (0.015, 0.04 and 0.1). The ethane content classes have a relation with the average thermal maturity, a basic shale gas reservoir characteristic, which is known for all ten European shale gas plays. By assuming different production scenarios in addition to a range of possible gas leakage rates, we estimate potential ethane tracer release by shale gas play. Ethane emissions are estimated by play following a low, medium or high gas production scenario in combination with leakage rates ranging from 0.2 %–10 % based on observed leakage rates in the US.

scholarly journals State oil and gas policy in the context of Ukraine’s national security

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 82-88
Author(s):  
Yuriy Slyusarenko
Keyword(s):  
National Security ◽  
State Policy ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Alternative Energy Sources ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Oil And Gas Sector

The purpose of the article is to identify and characterize the potential risks and threats to the implementation of state policy in the oil and gas sector, given ensuring the national security of Ukraine. The study analyzes the nature of the development of legal relations in the oil and gas sector in the context of identifying potential threats to national security. The reasons for changes in state policy in the oil and gas sector, depending on foreign policy challenges, have been identified. Promising reforming such an approach given the development of globalization processes and implementing the Russian Federation's quasi-civilization project is highlighted. It is determined that the state policy of Ukraine in the oil and gas sector depends on the position of powerful subjects of international politics, the realization of whose geopolitical interests can significantly adjust the actions of domestic authorities. An analysis of the leading countries of the EU and the Russian Federation suggests that in certain circumstances, economic interests may prevail over the declared political slogans. The termination of European countries' contracts with Russia's Gazprom using the take-or-pay formula may affect these countries' management in the amount of fuel supplied to Ukraine in reverse. The future abandonment of the take-or-pay procedure, which has created difficulties in paying for gas under long-term contracts, may reduce European partners' interest in reverse gas supplies to Ukraine. Therefore, reverse gas supply to Ukraine can be considered a tactical measure. In the long run, it is essential to focus on the use of alternative energy sources and the development of our gas deposits, including shale gas production. The state's national security interests also require a significant reduction in bylaws to determine legal relations in the oil and gas sector. Such a reduction may be dictated by the growing dependence of government decisions on the political situation, the interests of large financial and industrial groups and individual politicians. And the priority of such claims over the parts of statebuilding can cause large-scale negative consequences for Ukraine.

scholarly journals Support tools of Russia’s oil and gas industry under western sanctions restrictions

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 620-629
Author(s):  
Maxim V Chernyaev ◽  
Anna V Korenevskaya
Keyword(s):  
Russian Federation ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Import Substitution ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
External Trade ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Fuel Prices ◽  
Alternative Energy Sources ◽  
The Russian Federation

The article discusses the possibilities of promoting the development of the Russian’s oil and gas industry in the current unstable political and economic conditions. The analysis of tools and mechanisms to support the oil and gas industry to ensure energy independence and improve energy security of the fuel and energy complex of the Russian Federation through import substitution of critical technologies, development of legislative and tax measures to stimulate the development of the Russian state company. The authors of the study assess the effectiveness of state and corporate import substitution plans, external trade contracts and markets, as well as provide a forecast of possible ways of development of the oil and gas complex of Russia, taking into account sanctions restrictions, fuel prices and in the future competition with alternative energy sources. The implementation of effective state support for the Russian’s oil and gas industry can contribute to the development of scientific and technological potential of companies to implement the import substitution program, as well as to strengthen the position of the Russian Federation in the global system of energy resources.

Reimagining Australia's shale gas revolution: lessons at home and abroad

2014 ◽  
Vol 54 (2) ◽  
pp. 511
Author(s):  
Lizzie Knight ◽  
Louise Bell
Keyword(s):  
Shale Gas ◽  
Community Support ◽  
Unconventional Gas ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Eastern Australia ◽  
Productivity Decline ◽  
Australian Economy ◽  
Gas Market ◽  
Social Licence To Operate ◽  
Access Policies

In Australia the shale gas debate has been polarised between those extolling its virtues with unchecked enthusiasm on one side and deep wariness on the other. How can we re-imagine Australia’s energy future and what is the proper place for shale gas? With 396 trillion cubic feet of potential shale gas reserves (CSIRO, 2012), Australia stands on a precipice of a golden age of gas, but only if those reserves can be developed profitably and with a higher level of community support and understanding. The development of a shale gas industry is likely to transform the nation’s domestic gas and export LNG markets, increase energy security, and bolster the Australian economy. Community concern and infrastructure constraints, however, stand as barriers to the realisation of the industry. The US is one of the few countries to have developed shale gas to a commercial scale. Facilitative government policies, extensive infrastructure networks, open-access policies, a favourable regulatory framework, a highly competitive industry, and a strong R&D focus have allowed the shale gas industry to flourish. Meanwhile, the nascent Australian unconventional gas industry grapples with community support, regulatory duplication and delays, conflicts about competing resources, productivity decline, and rising capital and labour costs. The development of major CSG to LNG export projects in Queensland will promote competition for gas between domestic and international customers. The eastern Australia domestic gas market will no longer be insulated from the world gas market and the domestic gas price is likely to rise to meet international prices. A shale gas industry in Australia could provide part of the solution to future domestic gas shortages and price hikes. To develop an Australian shale gas industry, however, proponents will require a social licence to operate and access to infrastructure. Government and industry need to act now to implement a coordinated strategy that will enable proponents to secure and maintain their social licence and obtain adequate access to infrastructure. While the existing Australian unconventional gas industry and overseas shale gas experiences are defined by a specific set of circumstances and differ from the Australian shale gas experience in a number of important respects, lessons from shale gas projects abroad is paramount to shaping a mature debate and ensuring this potential opportunity is realised.

scholarly journals Hazards associated with syngas storage

2019 ◽  
Vol 137 ◽  
pp. 01022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Stolecka ◽  
Andrzej Rusin
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Potential Hazard ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Syngas Production ◽  
Alternative Energy Sources ◽  
Gasification Process ◽  
Under Construction

Energy needs of many countries are largely covered by energy obtained from fossil fuels. This in turn involves environmental pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. The growing environmental awareness and the need to prevent climate changes mean that clean energy and alternative energy sources are still a significant research issue. One of the most important technologies for efficient and low-carbon energy generation is the gasification process and synthesis gas production. Worldwide, there are now more than 270 such installations. More installations are under construction. Syngas is a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide. Depending on the feedstock, it can also contain smaller amounts of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrogen. The gasification process consists of four stages: syngas production, storage, transport and utilization, e.g. as fuel. Because syngas is mainly composed of flammable and toxic gases, in the event of an uncontrolled release into the atmosphere these processes may pose a potential hazard to humans and the environment. The paper presents the results of analyses related to hazards resulting from an uncontrolled release of gas at the stage of the gas storage, before it is transported or finally used. Hazard scenarios are presented and the probability of their occurrence as well as the consequences for humans and the environment are determined.

scholarly journals Problem Orientated Analysis on China’s Shale Gas Policy

Energies ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 2962 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhong Wang ◽  
Yuyan Luo ◽  
Pengchong Li ◽  
Xiaoqian Cai
Keyword(s):  
Shale Gas ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Chinese Government ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Foreign Companies ◽  
Data Platform ◽  
Future Policy ◽  
Implementation Plans ◽  
Domestic Companies ◽  
Chinese Yuan

China has accelerated the pace of shale gas development from 2010. A series of policies were issued by the Chinese government to motivate and regulate shale gas exploration and exploitation. In order to investigate the effectiveness of these policies and provide reference to the policymakers, the most relevant policies from 2010 to 2016 were collected and analyzed. Our study summarized that, in total, eight government agencies issued 25 related policies, which cover all the main problems that impede China’s shale gas industry. With the aid of these policies, the approved research and development (R&D) funds exceed 350 million Chinese yuan (CNY) ($55 million), and over 80 domestic companies participated in exploration rights bidding and nine foreign companies initiated thirteen international cooperation projects. In 2016, China’s shale gas production reached 7.88 × 109 m3, ranking third in the world. However, these policies still have some shortcomings, such as low environmental concerns, weak financial stimulus, and inefficient implementation. Therefore, we suggest that future policy should put particular emphasis on (1) formulating special environmental regulations and determining development scale based on water resource; (2) providing detailed implementation plans and maintaining stable subsidy; (3) enhancing communication and supervision; and (4) establishing a public big data platform.

scholarly journals Oil, gas industry of Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
Vol 63 (9) ◽  
pp. 105-112
Author(s):  
Sh aalan Mohamed Abdo Hamud ◽  
◽  
Raisa A. Ak hmedyanova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Natural Gas ◽  
Shale Gas ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Oil Reserves ◽  
The World ◽  
Saudi Aramco ◽  
Oil Company

The review of the oil and gas industry in Saudi Arabia is Conducted. Data on oil and gas reserves, consumption, and exports are provided. Saudi Arabia is one of the largest non-FTI producers in the Russian Federation among the non-FTI exporters (OPEC). BL agodarya mirovym za pasam not FTI, one of the most important ones in the world, but the one with the most inquisitive in the field of energy from rasli, Saudi Arabia, is the largest exporter of oil. The data on oil reserves of the largest fields, including the largest in the world of the terikovoye non-oil field of Gavar are presented. Saudi Arabia occupies the fifth place in the world in the field of natural gas passes, with a volume of 294 trillion cubic feet, and the third place in the field of natural gas passes in the Far East. Saudi Arabia they EET de nine EXT morning not preparatively for waste water treatment, of which four PR andlegal Saudi Aramco and the OS the rest of the floor joint PR Adbrite with to foreign companies. The largest oil and gas companies represented in SaudiI Arawia are named, in particular: Saudi Aramco, Saudi Shell, Saudi Exxon Mobil, Saudi Chevron, Total, Eni, Sinopec, Sumitomo. It is shown that Saudi Ar amco is a non-state oil company of Saudi Arabia, the largest in the world in terms of oil production and oil reserves. The company also controls natural gas production in the country. Saudi Aramco is a national non-oil company Of the Saudi Aravia, which is responsible for non-oil and gas operations throughout the Kingdom. Recently, the main goal is to use unconventional gas sources, namely shale gas production. Currently, the company Saudi Aramco has more than 16 drilling rigs for the extraction of shale gas. By the end of 2020, the company is expected to extract 3 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day.

scholarly journals Selected implications of shale gas extraction in Europe

2014 ◽  
pp. 145-158
Author(s):  
Ewa  Abramiuk -Lété
Keyword(s):  
Shale Gas ◽  
International Energy Agency ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Gas Extraction ◽  
Energy Prices ◽  
Energy Agency ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
The Us ◽  
Conventional Production ◽  
Potential Impact

According to the 2011 International Energy Agency data, 60 % of natural gas production in the US comes from unconventional sources. Currently in Europe the commercial production of shale gas has not yet been developed. However, the European Commission estimates that conventional production in those countries which have already made some progress could already start as early as 2015. The 2013 A.T. Kearney report outlines that European resources constitute 7 % of world resources, but the success of shale gas exploration in Europe will depend on a series of economic, political and geographical factors. This paper analyses the potential impact of the development of the shale gas industry in Europe, particularly recoverable potential of shale gas, its impact on the economy, overall EU energy mix, energy prices and the European job market. In addition, the paper briefly discusses the potential impact of shale gas extraction on gas imports and security of supply.

scholarly journals Water Availability Assessment of Shale Gas Production in the Weiyuan Play, China

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xia Wu ◽  
Xia Jun ◽  
Baoshan Guan ◽  
Xinming Yan ◽  
Lei Zou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Use ◽  
Shale Gas ◽  
Water Availability ◽  
Water Footprint ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Water Withdrawal ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Streamflow Statistics ◽  
Availability Assessment

Innovations and improvements in hydraulic fracturing and horizontal well technologies have contributed to the success of the shale gas industry; however, the industry is also challenged by freshwater use and environmental health issues. Increasing water impact makes precise quantification of water consumption important. The objective in this study was to better understand water sustainability and availability of the projected shale gas from 2018 to 2030 in the Weiyuan play, China. The water footprint framework was used to quantify the potential water use and environmental impacts on different time scales. The results showed that the water use per well ranged from 11351.3 to 60664.73 m3, with a median of 36013.94 m3, totaling ~3.44 Mm3 for 97 wells. Yearly evaluation results showed that the gray water footprint was the main contributor and accounted for 83.82% to 96.76%, which was dependent on different scenarios of treatment percentages. The monthly environmental impact results indicated that the annual streamflow statistics were more likely to prevent water withdrawal. Water quality issues may be alleviated through recycling and retreatment measures that improve current waste water management strategies. Resource regulators should manage their water resources by matching water demand to water availability or replenishment.

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