Realizing the Energy Potential of Methane Hydrate for the United States

2010 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Methane Hydrate ◽  
The United States ◽  
Energy Potential

Renewable energy potential on marginal lands in the United States

2014 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
pp. 473-481 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anelia R. Milbrandt ◽  
Donna M. Heimiller ◽  
Andrew D. Perry ◽  
Christopher B. Field
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
The United States ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Marginal Lands

scholarly journals A Song of Ice and Fire

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 261-286
Author(s):  
John Thomas
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Methane Hydrate ◽  
The United States ◽  
Methane Hydrates ◽  
Legal Regulations ◽  
Legal Regime ◽  
Commercial Development ◽  
Unique Nature ◽  
Unique Composition ◽  
Liability Standards

Offshore methane hydrates have recently made headlines as various countries began experimenting with methods of exploration and extraction of the resource. The value and abundance of this resource presents many exciting opportunities as researchers and developers begin to contemplate the possibility of commercial development of methane hydrate reserves. This Comment seeks to explore the legal regulations in place and assess whether the current legal regime, both in the United States and internationally, would be able to efficiently regulate methane hydrates and their unique composition due to difficulties stemming from exploration and extraction. In particular, this Comment will look at how to impose liability after an accident resulting from exploration and extraction of offshore methane hydrates. Ultimately, because of their unique nature and the narrow focus of current legal institutions that govern liability of off drilling accidents, this Comment recommends the institution of different liability standards to successfully cover the unique problems inherent with Offshore methane hydrates.

Plasma Arc Gasification for Solid Waste Disposal: Update on St. Lucie County, Florida Project

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. H. Makled ◽  
E. J. Grotke
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Municipal Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Melting Furnace ◽  
The United States ◽  
Waste Materials ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Plasma Arc ◽  
Energy Potential

Plasma arc gasification is an emerging technology for generation of renewable energy and other by-products from a variety of waste. This bold technology is under development in a number of locations around the world, although it is too early to fully know if the technology is technically feasible and economically viable on a truly heterogeneous municipal waste stream like that found in the U.S. Plasma arc technology in the United States in other applications dates back approximately 40 years when it was utilized by NASA to test heat shield materials for spacecraft. In 1989, plasma arc technology was used in an iron melting furnace in Defiance, Ohio (USA). Plasma arc gasification has been used in municipal solid waste destruction since 1999 in Japan for destruction of solid waste and automobile shredder residue. Plasma arc gasification heats waste materials to temperatures in excess of 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit (°F) to break the molecular bonds and gasify the materials. This liberates the energy potential of the waste materials and melts the residue to an inert, glass-like slag, which may be used as an aggregate in construction and manufacturing operations. If this market can be developed, it will significantly reduce the need for landfill disposal in the future. St. Lucie County, Florida (USA), is in the process of negotiating with a developer for the construction of a plasma arc gasification facility that will process 1,000 tons per day of municipal solid waste. The facility may be the first large scale solid waste plasma arc processing facility in the United States. Camp Dresser & McKee is assisting St. Lucie County to negotiate the agreements for this project. The project is expected to be privately financed, so the County will not be putting any money at risk. In this paper, we will describe the plasma arc technology, present its historical applications, and discuss the St. Lucie project from initial conception to its current status.

ЦЕНТРАЛЬНАЯ АЗИЯ — АРЕНА СТОЛКНОВЕНИЯ ГЕОПОЛИТИЧЕСКИХ И ГЕОЭКОНОМИЧЕСКИХ ИНТЕРЕСОВ РОССИИ, США И КИТАЯ

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
D. A. Abgadzhava ◽  
A. S. Vlaskina
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Central Asia ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
The United States ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
National Interests ◽  
Economic Interests ◽  
Drug Crime

This article will present the result of an analysis of the geopolitical and geo-economic interests of China, Russia and the United States in the Central Asian region. Central Asia is a field of world power collision because of this region is characterized by an advantageous geostrategic position, communication and energy opportunities, and a significant stock of natural resources. The strategy implemented by China is aimed to cooperate in the development and transportation of hydrocarbon raw materials, the development of the region’s energy potential, the development of hydro resources, the development of transport communications, and industrial facilities. China takes first position of investments and loans in the economy of the republics. There is a cooperation in the fight against terrorism, extremism, drug crime. The United States is pursuing its own national interests in Central Asia in the military-strategic sphere, as well as by investing in the development of the oil and gas industry. The weakening of Russia and China influence in the region also belongs to the national interests of the United States. The realization of Russian’s geopolitical interests is connected with ensuring national security by protecting state borders, combating terrorism and religious extremism, drug crime. Geo-economic interests are associated with the development and transportation of natural resources (hydrocarbon raw materials), cooperation in the energy and transport and transit sectors. In addition, in this article will be analyze a number of geopolitical models that characterize Russian policy in Central Asia.

scholarly journals Shale gas in South America. From the United States’ Energy Security to the promises of a regional boom

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Noemí Soledad Rabbia
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Shale Gas ◽  
The United States ◽  
Central American ◽  
South American ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Current State ◽  
Exploration And Production ◽  
Unconventional Hydrocarbons

Even though oil continues leading energy discussions worldwide the share of natural gas in total energy is expected to equal that of oil by 2030. The United States (US) has played a key role in that transition: in the last two decades a qualitative technological leap forward has driven this country to an energy revival through the exploration and production of unconventional gas and oil.Since its independence Latin America has been considered theUnited States‘ backyard with notorious emphasis in Central American andCaribbeancountries. However, the increasing energy potential that others Latin American countries like Argentina and Brazil have turned to posses in the unconventional hydrocarbons industry have led to a renewed interest in the region beyond its traditional partners. The aim of this paper is to explore what could be the interest for theUSin shale developments inSouth America; which are the countries with more potential in developing shale gas industries based on their reserves and above ground factors; and which is the current state of the foreseen South American shale revolution.

scholarly journals New Stream-reach Development: A Comprehensive Assessment of Hydropower Energy Potential in the United States

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shih-Chieh Kao ◽  
Ryan A. Mcmanamay ◽  
Kevin M. Stewart ◽  
Nicole M. Samu ◽  
Boualem Hadjerioua ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
The United States ◽  
Comprehensive Assessment ◽  
Energy Potential
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