Author: Publisher:
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Category : Power resources
Languages : en
Pages : 782
Book Description
Energy Research Abstracts
Author: Responding to Oil Spills in the U.S. Arctic Marine Environment
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 030929889X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
U.S. Arctic waters north of the Bering Strait and west of the Canadian border encompass a vast area that is usually ice covered for much of the year, but is increasingly experiencing longer periods and larger areas of open water due to climate change. Sparsely inhabited with a wide variety of ecosystems found nowhere else, this region is vulnerable to damage from human activities. As oil and gas, shipping, and tourism activities increase, the possibilities of an oil spill also increase. How can we best prepare to respond to such an event in this challenging environment? Responding to Oil Spills in the U.S. Arctic Marine Environment reviews the current state of the science regarding oil spill response and environmental assessment in the Arctic region north of the Bering Strait, with emphasis on the potential impacts in U.S. waters. This report describes the unique ecosystems and environment of the Arctic and makes recommendations to provide an effective response effort in these challenging conditions. According to Responding to Oil Spills in the U.S. Arctic Marine Environment, a full range of proven oil spill response technologies is needed in order to minimize the impacts on people and sensitive ecosystems. This report identifies key oil spill research priorities, critical data and monitoring needs, mitigation strategies, and important operational and logistical issues. The Arctic acts as an integrating, regulating, and mediating component of the physical, atmospheric and cryospheric systems that govern life on Earth. Not only does the Arctic serve as regulator of many of the Earth's large-scale systems and processes, but it is also an area where choices made have substantial impact on life and choices everywhere on planet Earth. This report's recommendations will assist environmentalists, industry, state and local policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of this special region to preserve and protect it from damaging oil spills.
Fossil Energy Update
Author: OCS Oversight
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Subcommittee on Panama Canal/Outer Continental ShelfPublisher:
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Category : Continental shelf
Languages : en
Pages : 576
Book Description
OCS Oversight: OCS oversight and related issues
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Subcommittee on Panama Canal/Outer Continental ShelfPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Continental shelf
Languages : en
Pages : 576
Book Description
Proposed 5-year Plan for Oil and Gas Development in the Outer Continental Shelf
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and SupplyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Continental shelf
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Mineral Royalty Collection, Accounting, and Distribution
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mines and mineral resources
Languages : en
Pages : 950
Book Description
Proposed Diapir Field Lease Offering
Author: United States. Minerals Management Service. Alaska OCS RegionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Continental shelf
Languages : en
Pages : 658
Book Description
Scientific and Technical Aerospace Reports
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Category : Aeronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 1370
Book Description
Lists citations with abstracts for aerospace related reports obtained from world wide sources and announces documents that have recently been entered into the NASA Scientific and Technical Information Database.
Arctic Geology and Petroleum Potential
Author: T.O. VorrenPublisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 1483291170
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 763
Book Description
Since the search for hydrocarbon resources in the Arctic started in the 1930's the exploration activity has expanded into many of the Arctic regions, and several of the Arctic sedimentary basins have proven to be important sources of hydrocarbon. Nevertheless, the Arctic continental margins and adjacent onshore areas are still largely unexplored in the context of petroleum, and are therefore considered to be one of the few regions in the world where significant undiscovered sources of hydrocarbon may exist. The aim of the book is to give an updated overview of the geology of the Arctic sedimentary basins and their petroleum potential. Although the different basins vary significantly as regards sedimentary fill and tectonic evolution, many of the basins share some of the characteristics needed to become prolific oil and gas provinces. The book contains 45 extensively illustrated articles. It starts with papers on the Mesozoic source rocks, and oceanic natural gas clatrates in the Arctic, respectively. Then follow articles on the regional and petroleum geology of the main regions; Greenland, North American Arctic, Soviet Arctic and the Barents Sea. Particular emphasis is placed on the Barents Sea. The two last chapters comprise articles on salt dynamics and methods. The book closes with a paper on international law in the Arctic. This volume will be of interest to both students and professional earth scientists/petroleum explorationists working in the northern latitudes. It will allow the readers to stay abreast of the development in this climatic region of the world.