scholarly journals Environmental and Economic Aspects of Biomethane Production from Organic Waste in Russia

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (17) ◽  
pp. 5244
Author(s):  
Svetlana Zueva ◽  
Andrey A. Kovalev ◽  
Yury V. Litti ◽  
Nicolò M. Ippolito ◽  
Valentina Innocenzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Financial Incentives ◽  
International Energy Agency ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Industrial Plant ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Russian Government ◽  
Energy Agency ◽  
Central Russia ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Co2

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), only a tiny fraction of the full potential of energy from biomass is currently exploited in the world. Biogas is a good source of energy and heat, and a clean fuel. Converting it to biomethane creates a product that combines all the benefits of natural gas with zero greenhouse gas emissions. This is important given that the methane contained in biogas is a more potent greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide (CO2). The total amount of CO2 emission avoided due to the installation of biogas plants is around 3380 ton/year, as 1 m3 of biogas corresponds to 0.70 kg of CO2 saved. In Russia, despite the huge potential, the development of bioenergy is rather on the periphery, due to the abundance of cheap hydrocarbons and the lack of government support. Based on the data from an agro-industrial plant located in Central Russia, the authors of the article demonstrate that biogas technologies could be successfully used in Russia, provided that the Russian Government adopted Western-type measures of financial incentives.

A Fresh Look at Livestock Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Mitigation

2017 ◽  
pp. 124-139
Author(s):  
Robert Goodland
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ◽  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
International Energy Agency ◽  
Energy Agency ◽  
Gas Emissions ◽  
Food And Agriculture ◽  
Livestock Products ◽  
Bank Group ◽  
United Nations Food

The gravest environmental impact of food production is the impact of its greenhouse gas emissions; that's because of the uniquely diverse, unprecedented, and irreversible risks that it involves. According to the International Energy Agency, atmospheric carbon must be reduced significantly by 2020 or else the world may not be able to avert uncontrollable climate change. This chapter compares the most recent assessment of livestock and climate change by livestock specialists employed by the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organisation with assessment of livestock and climate change by two World Bank Group environmental specialists, Robert Goodland and Jeff Anhang. It is explained how the only pragmatic way to reverse climate change before it is too late is to replace a substantial amount of today's livestock products with better alternatives.

Northern Australia oil and gas: a new engine for Australia's prosperity?

2015 ◽  
Vol 55 (2) ◽  
pp. 405
Author(s):  
Nicholas Heyes ◽  
Robbert de Weijer
Keyword(s):  
Success Factors ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
International Energy Agency ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Northern Australia ◽  
Energy Agency ◽  
New Ways Of Working ◽  
Tax Benefits

The region of Australia comprising the area of the NT and northwest Queensland has significant conventional and shale resources that can see it emerge as the next major global oil and gas hub. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), in the Asia-Pacific region, the natural gas production-consumption shortfall is expected to grow from 99.8 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) in 2012 to 251.7 mtpa in 2025 (IEA, 2014). Australia is well-positioned to cater to this growing demand, and is set to become the world’s largest LNG exporter by 2020. The northern Australia region can help to meet this growing global demand and also serve domestic east coast demand. Development of these resources would significantly accelerate the regional and national economy, but success will depend on doing it at a cost that is competitive with new sources of hydrocarbons from around the world. This extended abstract outlines the natural advantages and challenges being faced by operators seeking to develop this region of northern Australia. Drawing on insights from global experiences, it identifies the key success factors and challenges faced in different regions during their development and commercialisation. It provides guidance and recommendations for maximising the development potential in northern Australia including: new ways of working; industry collaboration including sharing of infrastructure and data; service provider development; commercial partnerships; better access to capital; and, government support in tenure reform, incentives, tax benefits, capability development and investments in infrastructure.

A Fresh Look at Livestock Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Mitigation

2016 ◽  
pp. 27-42
Author(s):  
Robert Goodland
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ◽  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
International Energy Agency ◽  
Energy Agency ◽  
Gas Emissions ◽  
Food And Agriculture ◽  
Livestock Products ◽  
Bank Group ◽  
United Nations Food

The gravest environmental impact of food production is the impact of its greenhouse gas emissions; that's because of the uniquely diverse, unprecedented, and irreversible risks that it involves. According to the International Energy Agency, atmospheric carbon must be reduced significantly by 2020 or else the world may not be able to avert uncontrollable climate change. This chapter compares the most recent assessment of livestock and climate change by livestock specialists employed by the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organisation with assessment of livestock and climate change by two World Bank Group environmental specialists, Robert Goodland and Jeff Anhang. It is explained how the only pragmatic way to reverse climate change before it is too late is to replace a substantial amount of today's livestock products with better alternatives.

scholarly journals Greenhouse gas sequestration in abandoned oil reservoirs: The International Energy Agency Weyburn pilot project

GSA Today ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 14 (7) ◽  
pp. 4 ◽  
Author(s):  
D.J. White ◽  
G. Burrowes ◽  
T. Davis ◽  
Z. Hajnal ◽  
K. Hirsche ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
International Energy Agency ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Oil Reservoirs ◽  
Energy Agency

Energy payback time and Greenhouse Gas emissions: Studying the international energy agency guidelines architecture

2018 ◽  
Vol 196 ◽  
pp. 1566-1575 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.F. Armendariz-Lopez ◽  
A.P. Arena-Granados ◽  
M.E. Gonzalez-Trevizo ◽  
A. Luna-Leon ◽  
G. Bojorquez-Morales
Keyword(s):  
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ◽  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
International Energy Agency ◽  
Energy Agency ◽  
Gas Emissions ◽  
Energy Payback ◽  
Payback Time ◽  
Energy Payback Time

scholarly journals Capabilities of Algae to Be Utilized As a Renewable Energy Source PDF

2020 ◽  
pp. 18-26
Author(s):  
Abdel Moneim Elhadi Sulieman ◽  
Eitimad H. Abel Rahman ◽  
Waleed Abdelrahman Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Energy Source ◽  
Renewable Energy Source ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Production Management ◽  
International Energy Agency ◽  
Oil Fields ◽  
Bioactive Substances ◽  
Energy Agency ◽  
Strain Isolation ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Co2

Algae are simple plants and most of them are aquatic and can grow in different water assets, for example, fresh water, salty water, and wastewater so they are considered as the more secure, non-focused and more effective plant. They have different pathways to fix dangerous gases such as Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Chloroflurocarbons (CFCs) that causing climate change and converting sunlight, nitrogen and phosphorous into biomass. The objective of this article is to review the literature regarding the algae as biological alternative products and renewable energy source to throw light on a broad range of algae applications for provide some information on their related technology and industry that are financially feasible to counter balance in oil, and alleviate CO2 discharge or not. Algae have been explored for different applications as food; bioactive substances due to their high development rates, sensible developmental densities and high oil contents all that have been referred to as motivations to turn algae into biofuels. However, there are various obstacles including the sourcing of these algae, strain isolation, nutrient source, production management, harvesting, coproduct improvement, fuel extraction, refining and lingering biomass use. The use of algae as fuel might seem of no importance today, but it can gain importance tomorrow as petroleum is getting depleting day after day. The International Energy Agency expects contribution of biofuels by 6% of aggregate fuel use by 2030, yet could extend essentially if undeveloped oil fields are not gotten to or if generous new fields are not distinguished.

Preliminary report on the International Energy Agency mode of occurrence inter-laboratory comparison; Phase I, USGS results

1999 ◽  
Author(s):  
Curtis A. Palmer ◽  
Allan Kolker ◽  
Jason C. Willett ◽  
Stanley J. Mroczkowski ◽  
Robert B. Finkelman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase I ◽  
Preliminary Report ◽  
International Energy Agency ◽  
Energy Agency ◽  
Mode Of Occurrence
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