ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FOR THE EAST ASIA/PACIFIC REGION: IMPLICATIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR AUSTRALIAN OIL AND GAS EXPLORERS AND PRODUCERS

1997 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 722
Author(s):  
N.G. Grollman
Keyword(s):  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Petroleum Exploration ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Power Generators ◽  
Environmentally Sustainable ◽  
Resource Limitations

The oil and gas reserves of Australia and the East Asian region fall well short of the region's long-term requirements, even for a scenario that phases out all fossil fuels by the end of the 21st century. There is, therefore, no contradiction between vigorous exploration for oil and gas and the process of transition to renewable energy sources. However, to be an independent player in environmental policy-making, the Australian petroleum exploration industry should focus on its particular role within the energy sector as a whole, whose nature will change radically over the next several decades. This role will combine concerns over long term oil supply security with, in particular, the objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from oil and gas consumption to levels commensurate with Australia's international obligations. The role extends to Australian involvement in the region as a whole through the accrual of emissions credits from projects implemented jointly with developing countries. It also envisages that Australian explorers, especially those focussed on gas, will form alliances with downstream companies, power generators, appliance manufacturers and energy marketers as links in an integrated chain of operations with value added and emissions reduced at each stage. This re-orientation should lead the industry to question the extent to which its interests correspond with those of the coal and mineral industries, which do not face the same resource limitations.

Air Conditioning: A Renewable Energy Perspective

2015 ◽  
Vol 809-810 ◽  
pp. 694-699
Author(s):  
Carmen Ema Panaite ◽  
Aristotel Popescu ◽  
Oana Dodun ◽  
Konstantinos Papakostas
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Air Conditioning ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Climate Changes ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Environmentally Sustainable ◽  
Solar Cooling ◽  
Heating And Cooling ◽  
Thermally Driven

Global challenges related to fossil fuels depletion, climate changes and growth of population with a higher comfort demand require a significant change of heating and cooling perspective in the building sector, from currently mainly fossil combustion to renewable energy sources. Solar heating and cooling may have an important role in providing an economically feasible and environmentally sustainable long-term solution to these essential requirements. This paper presents a brief overview on the available solar cooling technologies focus on thermally driven methods. A market study is also carried out and the potential of solar cooling is emphasized.

scholarly journals Heterogeneous Electrocatalysts for CO2 Reduction to Value Added Products

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Amin Farkhondehfal ◽  
Juqin Zeng
Keyword(s):  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Greenhouse Gas Emission ◽  
Global Climate ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Co2 Reduction ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Reduction Reaction ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Global Climate Changes

The CO2 that comes from the use of fossil fuels accounts for about 65% of the global greenhouse gas emission, and it plays a critical role in global climate changes. Among the different strategies that have been considered to address the storage and reutilization of CO2, the transformation of CO2 into chemicals and fuels with a high added-value has been considered a winning approach. This transformation is able to reduce the carbon emission and induce a “fuel switching” that exploits renewable energy sources. The aim of this chapter is to categorize different heterogeneous electrocatalysts which are being used for CO2 reduction, based on the desired products of the above mentioned reactions: from formic acid and carbon monoxide to methanol and ethanol and other possible by products. Moreover, a brief description of the kinetic and mechanism of the CO2 reduction reaction) and pathways toward different products have been discussed.

Energy and Environment

2020 ◽  
pp. 185-206
Author(s):  
Kenneth P. Miller
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Environmental Policies ◽  
Federal Law ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Energy And Environment

This chapter examines the deep Texas-California divide over energy and environmental policies. The modern Texas economy was built on energy, and the state remains the nation’s leading producer. The state’s development of fracking has revolutionized the oil and gas industry and has helped the nation break its dependence on foreign oil. Texas has also increased its production of renewable energy, but believes the global economy will rely for the foreseeable future on fossil fuels and resists restrictions on these resources. California, by contrast, has become a global leader in the fight against climate change. It has aggressively regulated carbon emissions and mandated a massive switch to renewable energy sources. California is the only state that can impose emissions regulations more strict than federal standards. As power has shifted in Washington, California has alternated between translating its environmental policies into federal law and defending its policies from federal challenge.

Analysis of Developing of Renewable Energy Sector in Europe and 2020 Targets

2015 ◽  
Vol 798 ◽  
pp. 102-110
Author(s):  
Shehret Tilvaldyev ◽  
Jorge Flores-Garay ◽  
Alfredo Villanueva Montellano ◽  
Delfino Cornejo Monroy ◽  
Alejandra Flores Ortega
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Renewable Resources ◽  
Alternative Fuels ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Energy Sector ◽  
Nonrenewable Resources ◽  
Security Of Supply ◽  
Tidal Power ◽  
Power Generators

Minerals, coal, oil and gas are all examples of nonrenewable resources and most of these pollute the environment when used. Most alternatives to fossil fuels use renewable resources (resources that can be replenished rapidly by nature), which are usually pollute the environment less. There are many forms of alternative fuels that are being utilized today: classic solar, nuclear, wind, hydro, geothermal and Tidal power generators. Many efforts have been madeto develop the ways how to generate power from reusable sources of energy, that have enabled significant progress made towards of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing security of supply and improving competitiveness.The analysis of developing of Renewable Energy sector in Europe (EU-28) since 1970 and 2020 targets presented.

Conversion of Electrical Power from Renewable Energy Sources

2010 ◽  
pp. 231-247
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Industrial Development ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Electrical Power ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Direct Generation ◽  
Oil Gas

Towards the end of the previous century, the humanity understood very clearly two facts – first, the World supplies of fossil fuels (coal, oil, gas, uranium) are limited, and, second, industrial development and classical generation of electrical energy seriously endanger the environment. Renewable energy sources (sun energy, wind energy, bio fuels, etc.) are based on the use of natural fluxes of energy (Masters,2004). That is why they are considered to be inexhaustible. In specific cases of implementations, for example in lighting, a direct generation of electrical energy using photovoltaics is outlined as a long-term one.

Energy Resources and Their Consumption

2022 ◽  
pp. 267-276
Author(s):  
Harpreet Kaur Channi
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Total Capital ◽  
Growth Economic

Power is a significant cause of economic growth and crucial to the sustainability of the economy. Energy consumption is an indicator of a nation's economic growth. Economic growth is focused, among other aspects, on the long-term acquisition of affordable, existing resources, and their use does not pollute the environment. Industrialization serves economic growth and consumes energy. In 2018, 68% of total capital power was consumed by largest energy-intensive areas. When fossil fuel is the primary source of energy, energy consumption is positively correlated with ecosystem cleanliness. Fossil fuels account for more than 70% of the decent energy expectations of India and other economies. In this chapter, problems related to non-renewable energy sources are discussed, and emphasis is given to use more renewable sources.

Prospects of ocean-based renewable energy for West Africa’s sustainable energy future

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayokunle Adesanya ◽  
Sanjay Misra ◽  
Rytis Maskeliunas ◽  
Robertas Damasevicius
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
West Africa ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Ocean Energy ◽  
African Region ◽  
The West ◽  
Content Type

PurposeThe limited supply of fossil fuels, constant rise in the demand of energy and the importance of reducing greenhouse emissions have brought the adoption of renewable energy sources for generation of electrical power. One of these sources that has the potential to supply the world’s energy needs is the ocean. Currently, ocean in West African region is mostly utilized for the extraction of oil and gas from the continental shelf. However, this resource is depleting, and the adaptation of ocean energy could be of major importance. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the possibilities of ocean-based renewable energy (OBRE) and analyze the economic impact of adapting an ocean energy using a thermal gradient (OTEC) approach for energy generation.Design/methodology/approachThe analysis is conducted from the perspective of cost, energy security and environmental protection.FindingsThis study shows that adapting ocean energy in the West Africa region can significantly produce the energy needed to match the rising energy demands for sustainable development of Nigeria. Although the transition toward using OBRE will incur high capital cost at the initial stage, eventually, it will lead to a cost-effective generation, transmission, environmental improvement and stable energy supply to match demand when compared with the conventional mode of generation in West Africa.Practical implicationsThis study will be helpful in determining the feasibility, performance, issues and environmental effects related to the generation and transmission of OBRE in the West Africa region.Originality/valueThe study will contribute toward analysis of the opportunities for adopting renewable energy sources and increasing energy sustainability for the West Africa coast regions.

scholarly journals Food Production Security in Times of a Long-Term Energy Shortage Crisis: The Example of Poland

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (16) ◽  
pp. 4725
Author(s):  
Jacek Buko ◽  
Jarosław Duda ◽  
Adam Makowski
Keyword(s):  
Food Production ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Fossil Energy ◽  
Self Sufficiency ◽  
Production And Distribution ◽  
Oil And Gas Resources ◽  
External Sources ◽  
Term Energy

In countries with industrialized agriculture, the contribution of fossil energy equals or exceeds the energy provided to society in food. Poland is one of the countries which, in the absence of its own sufficient oil and gas resources, is forced to import these fossil fuels in order to benefit from modern solutions in the field of food production and distribution. This situation poses a serious threat to food security if there is a prolonged shortage of energy from such sources. Using the example of Poland, the following were identified: the causes and level of agricultural dependence on fossil fuels, energy threats to agriculture and energy source alternative to fossil fuels. The results of these considerations indicate that Poland is not a country that has irretrievably lost its ability to restore its food self-sufficiency in the event of loss of access to external sources of fossil fuels.

scholarly journals On Lifetime Extension of Wind Turbine Drivetrains

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelly Tartt ◽  
Amir R. Nejad ◽  
Abbas Kazemi-Amiri ◽  
Alasdair McDonald
Keyword(s):  
Service Life ◽  
Wind Turbine ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Structural Integrity ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Assessment Practices ◽  
Structural Members ◽  
Marine Vessels ◽  
Lifetime Extension

Abstract The focused shift to reduce carbon emissions by substituting fossil fuels with renewable energy sources, including wind, is increasing. This means that more and more wind turbines are being installed, both onshore and offshore and as this number increases, more and more turbines are reaching their end of designed service life. Extending this designed service life, which is commonly referred to as lifetime extension (LTE), is particularly favoured by owner/operators, due to economic reasons. Whilst there are relatively well-established practices for lifetime extension of structural members or those preserving structural integrity, the electro-mechanical and drivetrain systems are often overlooked. Therefore, this paper reviews lifetime extension assessment practices executed within a variety of industries, such as oil and gas, marine vessels, electrical machines, mechanical rotating equipment and bearings, to determine if any of these practices can be implemented or adapted within the wind industry, particularly on wind turbine drivetrains.

2009 Release of offshore petroleum exploration acreage

2009 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 463
Author(s):  
John Hartwell
Keyword(s):  
Advisory Committee ◽  
Carbon Capture ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Petroleum Industry ◽  
Carbon Capture And Storage ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Petroleum Exploration ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Australian Government ◽  
Wide Range

John Hartwell is Head of the Resources Division in the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism, Canberra Australia. The Resources Division provides advice to the Australian Government on policy issues, legislative changes and administrative matters related to the petroleum industry, upstream and downstream and the coal and minerals industries. In addition to his divisional responsibilities, he is the Australian Commissioner for the Australia/East Timor Joint Petroleum Development Area and Chairman of the National Oil and Gas Safety Advisory Committee. He also chairs two of the taskforces, Clean Fossil Energy and Aluminium, under the Asia Pacific Partnership for Clean Development and Climate (AP6). He serves on two industry and government leadership groups delivering reports to the Australian Government, strategies for the oil and gas industry and framework for the uranium industry. More recently he led a team charged with responsibility for taking forward the Australian Government’s proposal to establish a global carbon capture and storage institute. He is involved in the implementation of a range of resource related initiatives under the Government’s Industry Action Agenda process, including mining and technology services, minerals exploration and light metals. Previously he served as Deputy Chairman of the Snowy Mountains Council and the Commonwealth representative to the Natural Gas Pipelines Advisory Committee. He has occupied a wide range of positions in the Australian Government dealing with trade, commodity, and energy and resource issues. He has worked in Treasury, the Department of Trade, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Department of Primary Industries and Energy before the Department of Industry, Science and Resources. From 1992–96 he was a Minister Counsellor in the Australian Embassy, Washington, with responsibility for agriculture and resource issues and also served in the Australian High Commission, London (1981–84) as the Counsellor/senior trade relations officer. He holds a MComm in economics, and Honours in economics from the University of New South Wales, Australia. Prior to joining the Australian Government, worked as a bank economist. He was awarded a public service medal in 2005 for his work on resources issues for the Australian Government.

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