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Meeting the Dual Challenge: A Roadmap to At-Scale Deployment of Carbon Capture, Use, and Storage (2019)

Volume I - Report Summary (Includes Appendix A: Request Letter and Description of the NPC & Appendix B: Study Group Rosters)

Volume II - Chapter 1. The Role of CCUS in the Future Energy Mix

Volume II - Chapter 2. CCUS Supply Chain and Economics

Volume II - Chapter 3. Policy, Regulatory, and Legal Enablers

Volume II - Chapter 4. Building Stakeholder Confidence

Volume II - Appendix C: CCUS Project Summaries

Volume II - Appendix D: ERM Memo - Economic Impacts of CCUS Deployment

Volume II - Analysis of CCUS Deployment At-Scale

Volume III - Technology Introduction

Volume III - Chapter 5. CO2 Capture

Volume III - Chapter 6. CO2 Transport

Volume III - Chapter 7. CO2 Geological Storage

Volume III - Chapter 8. CO2 Enhanced Oil Recovery

Volume III - Chapter 9. CO2 Use

Volume III - Appendix E: Mature CO2 Capture Technologies

Volume III - Appendix F: Emerging CO2 Capture Technologies

Volume III - Appendix G: CO2 EOR Case Studies

Volume III - Appendix H: CO2 EOR Economic Factors and Considerations

Volume III - Acronyms and Abbreviations

Volume III - Analysis of CCUS Technologies

1. Supply and Demand Analysis for Capture and Storage of Anthropogenic CO2 in the Central United States

2. An open-technology and open-access post-combustion capture initiative for power plants in USA

3. Driving Sustainable Future via an Electro-Molecular Economy

4. The Layered Approach to Liability for Geologic Sequestration of CO2, a paper on pore space and liability

Gaffney, Cline & Associates model used to generate the cost curves in this NPC report

Meeting the Dual Challenge Presentation (December 12, 2019)

Clean Energy Ministerial presentation (January 21, 2020)

The University of Texas 5th Conference on Carbon Capture and Storage presentation (January 28, 2020)

The National Academies of Science Committee on Earth Resources presentation (May 13, 2020)

The Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission annual business meeting presentation (June 24, 2020)

Dynamic Delivery: America’s Evolving Oil and Natural Gas Transportation Infrastructure (2019)

Summary

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Supply and Demand

Chapter 2. Infrastructure Resiliency, Mapping, and Analysis

Chapter 3. Permitting, Siting, and Community Engagement

Chapter 4. Technology Advancement and Deployment

Appendix A. Request Letter and Description of the NPC

Appendix B. Study Group Rosters

Appendix C. List of Topic Papers

Topic Paper 1-1: Biojet

Topic Paper 3-1: Clean Air Act

Topic Paper 3-2: Lessons Learned: Case Studied of Select Infrastructure Projects

Topic Paper 3-3: Gas/Electric Coordination and Natural Gas Pipeline Deployment

Topic Paper 3-4: Expanding Government's Role in Educating Tribal Governments on Pipeline Projects

Topic Paper 3-5: The Impacts that NAGPRA has on Energy Development

Topic Paper 3-6: The Aspen Institute Dialogue on Energy Governance: Stakeholder Engagement Best Practices and Recommendations

Topic Paper 3-7: LNG Pressure Relief Device Testing

Topic Paper 3-8: The Merchant Marine Act of 1920

Topic Paper 4-1: Technology Commercialization Challenges in the Midstream Oil & Natural Gas Sector

Topic Paper 4-2: Challenges for In-Line Inspection

Topic Paper 4-3: Corrosion Management Technologies and Methodologies

Topic Paper 4-4: Crack Detection and Management

Topic Paper 4-5: Dent Inspection and Assessment

Topic Paper 4-6: Use of Inspection Technology to Characterize Material Properties

Topic Paper 4-7: Use of Data Integration to Support Integrity Assessment

Topic Paper 4-8: Pipelines Crossing Under Roads/Railroads: Cased Crossings vs. Engineered Uncased Crossings

Topic Paper 4-9: Reciprocating Compressors and Methane Slip

Topic Paper 4-10: Methane Leak Rate Quantification versus Detection

Topic Paper 4-11: LNG Shipping and Terminal Handling

Topic Paper 4-12: American Waterway Operators - Responsible Carriers Program & USCG Subchapter M

Topic Paper 4-13: European Union Cybersecurity Response to Attacks on Critical Infrastructure

Topic Paper 4-14: Purdue Model Framework for Industrial Control Systems & Cybersecurity Segmentation

Topic Paper 4-15: The API 1164 Framework and Cybersecurity Considerations for Pipeline Transportation and Storage

Topic Paper 4-16: Cybersecurity Considerations Relating to Marine Transportation

Topic Paper 4-17: Cybersecurity Considerations Relating to Rail Transportation

Dynamic Delivery Presentation (December 12, 2019)

Dynamic Delivery PowerPoint – National Assoc. of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (February 11, 2020)

Presentation of Dynamic Delivery - Bipartisan Policy Center (March 3, 2020)

Dynamic Delivery Podcast – Center for Strategy and International Studies (August 17, 2020)

Overview Presentation of Dynamic Delivery – United States Energy Association (September 22, 2020)

Arctic Potential: Realizing the Promise of U.S. Arctic Oil and Gas Resources (2015 & 2019)

2019 Supplemental Assessment Report

Executive Summary

Part 1: Prudent Development

Part 2: Technology & Operations

Part 3: Ecological & Human Environment

Appendices

5.1: Climate Change and Projected Impact on Arctic Ice Conditions

5.2: Industry Needs with Respect to Ice Measurements and Data Collection

5.3: Summary of Current Ice Characterization Research: U.S.

5.4: Summary of Current Ice Characterization Research: Canada

5.5: Summary of Current Ice Characterization Research: Norway/Russia/Europe

5.6: Current Practice - Technology Utilized for Characterizing and Measuring Ice

6.1: Scope of Arctic-Related Technologies Covered

6.2: Historical Background on Arctic Exploration and Production Technology Development

6.3: Research Being Done by Foreign Governments

6.4: Exploration Data Acquisition in the Arctic Offshore

6.5: Development Drilling and Production Platforms

6.6: Arctic Subsea Pipelines and Subsea Production Facilities

6.7: Offtake and Tankering

6.8: Ice Management

6.9: Arctic Operations Common Operational Picture

6.10: Recently Published Lists of Arctic Technology/Research Needs

6.11: Assessment of Relevant Areas of Current U.S. Government Technical Research Expertise/Capabilities

6.12: Overview and Background of Arctic Personnel Safety and Offshore Survival in Emergencies

6.13: Overview and Background of Escape, Evacuation, and Rescue of Offshore Personnel in the Arctic

7.1: Current Research/Activity Catalogue

7.2: Multi-Mode Transportation Limitations

7.3: Managing the Ice Picture

7.4: Aviation and Support Limitations in the Arctic

7.5: Operational limitations Due to Compliance with the Jones Act

7.6: Search and Rescue Operational Support and Limitations

7.7: Marine and Aviation Basing Limitations in the Arctic

7.8: Roads to Resources Program – State of Alaska

7.9: Overland Pipeline Options

7.10: Communications Solutions in the Arctic

7.11: Power Solutions in the Arctic

7.12: Ice Classified Marine Vessels for Arctic Operations

7.13: Future U.S. Navy and USCG Operations In The Arctic

7.14: Future Marine and Aviation Support Bases Supporting Chukchi Sea/Arctic Operations

7.15: The Mobile, Multi-Purpose Supply Base Option

7.16: The Nexus of Western Science and Traditional Knowledge - Gaining the Support of the Alaskan Native Population

7.17: Construction Materials between the Chukchi Sea and Dalton Highway

8.1: Overview and Background of Oil Spill Response Issues Covered

8.2: Summary of Current Oil Spill Response Research Activity (Industry and Government)

8.3: Behavior of Spilled Oil - Current Practice/Operational and Technology Constraints, and Opportunities

8.4: Dispersants - Current Practice/Operational and Technology Constraints, and Opportunities

8.5: In Situ Burn - Current Practice/Operational and Technology Constraints, and Opportunities

8.6: Mechanical Recovery - Current Practice/Operational and Technology Constraints, and Opportunities

8.7: Arctic Oil Spill Response Overview

8.8: Toxicity of Oil to Arctic Organisms and Natural Oil Biodegradation

8.9: Field Oil Spill Response Experiments and Releases to Test Technology, Procedures, and Practices

8.10: Arctic Well Integrity and Spill Prevention Methods and Technology

Arctic Potential Report Introduction

March 27, 2015 Council Meeting Part 1

March 27, 2015 Council Meeting Part 2

March 27 Council Meeting Presentation

April 1 Presentation at the 2015 Arctic Oil Spill Technology Symposium

April 1 Realizing the Promise of U.S. Arctic Oil and Gas Resources

April 7-9 Realizing the Promise of U.S. Arctic Oil and Gas Resources

April 7-9 Realizing the Promise of U.S. Arctic Oil and Gas Resources - 30 Minute Version

Enhancing Emergency Preparedness for Natural Disasters - Government and Oil & Natural Gas Industry Actions to Prepare, Respond, and Recover (2014 & 2016)

Advancing Technology for America's Transportation Future (2012)

Part One - Preface

Part One - Executive Summary

Part One - Chapter 1: Transportation Demand

Part One - Chapter 2: Light-Duty Vehicles

Part One - Chapter 3: Heavy-Duty Vehicles

Part One - Chapter 4: Technology

Part One - Chapter 5: Infrastructure

Part One - Chapter 6: Greenhouse Gases (GHG)

Part One - Chapter 7: Energy Security

Part One - Chapter 8: Reference Case

Part Two - Chapter 9: Light-Duty Engines & Vehicles

Part Two - Chapter 10: Heavy-Duty Engines & Vehicles

Part Two - Chapter 11: Hydrocarbon Liquids

Part Two - Chapter 12: Biofuels

Part Two - Chapter 13: Electric

Part Two - Chapter 14: Natural Gas

Part Two - Chapter 15: Hydrogen

Part Two - Appendix A: Request Letters, Description of the NPC, and NPC Member Roster

Part Two - Appendix B: Study Group Rosters

Part Two - Appendix C: Topic Paper Abstracts

Topic Paper #1: Air Transportation Demand

Topic Paper #2: Rail Transportation Demand

Topic Paper #3: Truck Transportation Demand

Topic Paper #4: Alcohol Boosted Turbo Gasoline Engines

Topic Paper #5: The Connected Car: Smart Technologies to Reduce Congestion (Intelligent Transport Systems)

Topic Paper #6: Low Temperature Combustion

Topic Paper #7: Mass-Market Adoption of Ultralightweight Automobiles

Topic Paper #8: Production of Alternative Liquid Hydrogen Transportation Fuels from Natural Gas, Coal, and Coal and Biomass

Topic Paper #9: Analysis of the Fatty Acid Biosynthetic Pathway for the Production of Fuels in Genetically Engineered Bacteria

Topic Paper #10: Are We Going to be Able to Meet World Food and Biofuel Demands in 2050?

Topic Paper #11: Genetic Engineering to Add Traits Not Natural to the Feedstock

Topic Paper #12: Macroalgae (Seaweeds)

Topic Paper #13: Microbial Fuel Cells

Topic Paper #14: Separations Landscape for the Production of Biofuels

Topic Paper #15: U.S. Woody Biomass Yields at the State and Regional Level

Topic Paper #16: Yield Projections for Major U.S. Field Crops and Potential Biomass Crops

Topic Paper #17: Advanced Batteries: "Beyond Li-ion"

Topic Paper #18: Emerging Electric Vehicle Business Models

Topic Paper #19: The Interaction Between Plug-in Electric Vehicles, Distributed Generation, and Renewable Power

Topic Paper #20: Vehicle to Grid (V2G)

Topic Paper #21: An Initial Qualitative Discussion on Safety Considerations for LNG Use in Transportation

Topic Paper #22: Renewable Natural Gas for Transportation

Topic Paper #23: Development of Non-Precious Metal Catalyst for Oxygen Reduction in PEM Fuel Cells

Topic Paper #24: Advanced Storage Technologies for Hydrogen and Natural Gas

Topic Paper #25: Hydrogen-Compressed Natural Gas (HCNG) Transport Fuel

Topic Paper #26: Artificial Photosynthesis

Topic Paper #27: Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS)

Topic Paper #28: Criteria Air Pollutants

Topic Paper #29: Greenhouse Gas Life Cycle Assessment Analysis

Topic Paper #30: Data Variability and Uncertainty in Greenhouse Gas Life Cycle Assessment

Topic Paper #31: Water Usage

LDV and HDV Analysis Tools and Documentation

Prudent Development: Realizing the Potential of North America's Abundant Natural Gas and Oil Resources (2011)

Summary Sections

Chapter 1: Resource and Supply

Chapter 2: Operations and Environment

Chapter 3: Demand

Chapter 4: Carbon and Other End-Use Emissions

Chapter 5: Macroeconomics

Appendix A: Request Letters, Description of the NPC, and NPC Membership Roster

Appendix B: Study Group Rosters

Appendix C: Additional Materials Available Electronically

Abbreviations and Acronyms, Conversion Factors

Figure ES-11: Natural Gas & Oil Well Regulation chart

Figure 2-9: Evolution of Technology Timeline Graphic

Paper #1-1: Oil and Gas Geologic Endowment

Paper #1-2: Data and Studies Evaluation

Paper #1-3: Offshore Oil and Gas Supply

Paper #1-4: Arctic Oil and Gas

Paper #1-5: Onshore Conventional Oil Including EOR

Paper #1-6: Unconventional Oil

Paper #1-7: Crude Oil Infrastructure

Paper #1-8: Onshore Natural Gas

Paper #1-8: Onshore Natural Gas (October 2013 Update)

Paper #1-9: Natural Gas Infrastructure

Paper #1-10: Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)

Paper #1-11: Methane Hydrates

Paper #1-12: Mexico Oil & Gas Supply

Paper #1-13: Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs)

Paper #2-1: Water/Energy Nexus

Paper #2-2: Regulatory Framework

Paper #2-3: U.S. Oil and Gas Environmental Regulatory Process Overview

Paper #2-4: U.S. Environmental Regulatory and Permitting Processes

Paper #2-5: Canadian and Provincial Permitting and Environmental Processes

Paper #2-6: Evolving Regulatory Framework

Paper #2-7: Safe and Sustainable Offshore Operations

Paper #2-8: Offshore Environmental Footprints and Regulatory Reviews

Paper #2-9: Offshore Environmental Management of Seismic and Other Geophysical Exploration Work

Paper #2-10: Offshore Production Facilities and Pipelines, Including Arctic Platform Designs

Paper #2-11: Subsea Drilling, Well Operations and Completions

Paper #2-12: Offshore Transportation

Paper #2-13: Offshore Well Control Management and Response

Paper #2-14: Offshore Data Management

Paper #2-15: Air Emissions Management

Paper #2-16: Biodiversity Management and Technology

Paper #2-17: Management of Produced Water from Oil and Gas Wells

Paper #2-18: Oil Production Technology

Paper #2-19: Natural Gas Pipelines Challenges

Paper #2-20: Regulatory Data Management

Paper #2-21: Research, Development and Technology Transfer

Paper #2-22: Siting and Interim Reclamation

Paper #2-23: Sustainable Drilling of Onshore Oil and Gas Wells

Paper #2-24: Waste Management

Paper #2-25: Plugging and Abandonment of Oil and Gas Wells

Paper #2-26: Life Cycle of Onshore Oil and Gas Operations

Paper #2-27: North American Oil and Gas Play Types

Paper #2-28: Environmental Footprint Analysis Framework

Paper #2-29: Hydraulic Fracturing: Technology and Practices Addressing Hydraulic Fracturing and Completions

Paper #3-1: Power Generation Natural Gas Demand

Paper #3-2: Residential and Commercial Natural Gas and Electricity Demand

Paper #3-3: Industrial Natural Gas and Electricity Demand

Paper #3-4: Transmission Natural Gas Demand

Paper #3-5: What Past Studies Missed

Paper #3-6: Natural Gas Exports to Mexico

Paper #3-7: Liquids Demand

Paper #4-1: Baseline and Projections of Emissions from End-Use Sectors

Paper #4-1a: Addendum: GHG Constrained Cases

Paper #4-2: Life-Cycle Emissions of Natural Gas and Coal in the Power Sector

Paper #4-3: Natural Gas End-Use GHG Reduction Technologies

Paper #4-4: Impact of EPA Regulations on the Power Sector

Paper #4-5: Policy Options for Deployment of Natural Gas End-Use GHG Reduction Technologies

Paper #5-1: Macroeconomic Impacts of the Domestic Oil & Gas Industry

Paper #5-2: Commodity Price Volatility

Paper #5-3: U.S. Oil & Gas Industry Business Models

National Petroleum Council

Present-2020 2019-2010 2009-2000 1999-1990 1989-1980 1979-1970 1969-1960 1959-1950 1949-1946

Meeting the Dual Challenge: A Roadmap to At-Scale Deployment of Carbon Capture, Use, and Storage (2019)

Report Documentation

Topic Papers

Cost Curve Model

Presentations

Dynamic Delivery: America’s Evolving Oil and Natural Gas Transportation Infrastructure (2019)

Report Documentation

Topic Papers

Presentations

Arctic Potential: Realizing the Promise of U.S. Arctic Oil and Gas Resources (2015 & 2019)

Supplemental Assessment Report Documentation (2019)

Report Documentation (2015)

Topic Papers

Videos

Presentations

Enhancing Emergency Preparedness for Natural Disasters - Government and Oil & Natural Gas Industry Actions to Prepare, Respond, and Recover (2014 & 2016)

Emergency Preparedness Implementation Addendum (2016)

Report Documentation (2014)

Advancing Technology for America's Transportation Future (2012)

Report Documentation

Topic Papers

Modeling Tools

Prudent Development: Realizing the Potential of North America's Abundant Natural Gas and Oil Resources (2011)

Report Documentation

Topic and White Papers