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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)(23.02 MB)
Volume II - Chapter 1. The Role of CCUS in the Future Energy Mix(7.52 MB)
Volume II - Chapter 2. CCUS Supply Chain and Economics(10.49 MB)
Volume II - Chapter 3. Policy, Regulatory, and Legal Enablers(2.19 MB)
Volume II - Chapter 4. Building Stakeholder Confidence(1.69 MB)
Volume II - Appendix C: CCUS Project Summaries(2.86 MB)
Volume II - Appendix D: ERM Memo - Economic Impacts of CCUS Deployment(1.7 MB)
Volume II - Analysis of CCUS Deployment At-Scale(9.11 MB)
Volume III - Technology Introduction(2.88 MB)
Volume III - Chapter 5. CO2 Capture(7.35 MB)
Volume III - Chapter 6. CO2 Transport(6.08 MB)
Volume III - Chapter 7. CO2 Geological Storage(9.09 MB)
Volume III - Chapter 8. CO2 Enhanced Oil Recovery(6.38 MB)
Volume III - Chapter 9. CO2 Use(8.68 MB)
Volume III - Appendix E: Mature CO2 Capture Technologies(2.58 MB)
Volume III - Appendix F: Emerging CO2 Capture Technologies(3.59 MB)
Volume III - Appendix G: CO2 EOR Case Studies(17.37 MB)
Volume III - Appendix H: CO2 EOR Economic Factors and Considerations(1.41 MB)
Volume III - Acronyms and Abbreviations(1.36 MB)
Volume III - Analysis of CCUS Technologies(17.53 MB)
1. Supply and Demand Analysis for Capture and Storage of Anthropogenic CO2 in the Central United States(4.2 MB)
2. An open-technology and open-access post-combustion capture initiative for power plants in USA(251.79 KB)
3. Driving Sustainable Future via an Electro-Molecular Economy(369.94 KB)
4. The Layered Approach to Liability for Geologic Sequestration of CO2, a paper on pore space and liability(375.44 KB)
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(13.71 MB)
Table of Contents(131.33 KB)
Chapter 1. Supply and Demand(14.1 MB)
Chapter 2. Infrastructure Resiliency, Mapping, and Analysis(45.2 MB)
Chapter 3. Permitting, Siting, and Community Engagement(7.05 MB)
Chapter 4. Technology Advancement and Deployment(14.09 MB)
Appendix A. Request Letter and Description of the NPC(4.36 MB)
Appendix B. Study Group Rosters(1.14 MB)
Appendix C. List of Topic Papers(493.73 KB)
Topic Paper 1-1: Biojet(1.22 MB)
Topic Paper 3-1: Clean Air Act(488.32 KB)
Topic Paper 3-2: Lessons Learned: Case Studied of Select Infrastructure Projects(1.63 MB)
Topic Paper 3-3: Gas/Electric Coordination and Natural Gas Pipeline Deployment(425.67 KB)
Topic Paper 3-4: Expanding Government's Role in Educating Tribal Governments on Pipeline Projects(296.4 KB)
Topic Paper 3-5: The Impacts that NAGPRA has on Energy Development(308.77 KB)
Topic Paper 3-6: The Aspen Institute Dialogue on Energy Governance: Stakeholder Engagement Best Practices and Recommendations(344.05 KB)
Topic Paper 3-7: LNG Pressure Relief Device Testing(523.17 KB)
Topic Paper 3-8: The Merchant Marine Act of 1920(308.2 KB)
Topic Paper 4-1: Technology Commercialization Challenges in the Midstream Oil & Natural Gas Sector(2.1 MB)
Topic Paper 4-2: Challenges for In-Line Inspection(303.2 KB)
Topic Paper 4-3: Corrosion Management Technologies and Methodologies(703.6 KB)
Topic Paper 4-4: Crack Detection and Management(1.79 MB)
Topic Paper 4-5: Dent Inspection and Assessment(387.6 KB)
Topic Paper 4-6: Use of Inspection Technology to Characterize Material Properties(958.5 KB)
Topic Paper 4-7: Use of Data Integration to Support Integrity Assessment(532.26 KB)
Topic Paper 4-8: Pipelines Crossing Under Roads/Railroads: Cased Crossings vs. Engineered Uncased Crossings(381.72 KB)
Topic Paper 4-9: Reciprocating Compressors and Methane Slip(1.03 MB)
Topic Paper 4-10: Methane Leak Rate Quantification versus Detection(438.82 KB)
Topic Paper 4-11: LNG Shipping and Terminal Handling(606.63 KB)
Topic Paper 4-12: American Waterway Operators - Responsible Carriers Program & USCG Subchapter M(307.14 KB)
Topic Paper 4-13: European Union Cybersecurity Response to Attacks on Critical Infrastructure(454.09 KB)
Topic Paper 4-14: Purdue Model Framework for Industrial Control Systems & Cybersecurity Segmentation(808.66 KB)
Topic Paper 4-15: The API 1164 Framework and Cybersecurity Considerations for Pipeline Transportation and Storage(900.22 KB)
Topic Paper 4-16: Cybersecurity Considerations Relating to Marine Transportation(538.06 KB)
Topic Paper 4-17: Cybersecurity Considerations Relating to Rail Transportation(503.27 KB)
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(6.92 MB)
Executive Summary(20.05 MB)
Part 1: Prudent Development(45.63 MB)
Part 2: Technology & Operations(48.99 MB)
Part 3: Ecological & Human Environment(13.69 MB)
Appendices(5.31 MB)
5.1: Climate Change and Projected Impact on Arctic Ice Conditions(260.08 KB)
5.2: Industry Needs with Respect to Ice Measurements and Data Collection(224.98 KB)
5.3: Summary of Current Ice Characterization Research: U.S.(803.27 KB)
5.4: Summary of Current Ice Characterization Research: Canada(297.29 KB)
5.5: Summary of Current Ice Characterization Research: Norway/Russia/Europe(603.08 KB)
5.6: Current Practice - Technology Utilized for Characterizing and Measuring Ice(619.53 KB)
6.1: Scope of Arctic-Related Technologies Covered(216.02 KB)
6.2: Historical Background on Arctic Exploration and Production Technology Development(5.63 MB)
6.3: Research Being Done by Foreign Governments(277.09 KB)
6.4: Exploration Data Acquisition in the Arctic Offshore(1014.83 KB)
6.5: Development Drilling and Production Platforms(8.26 MB)
6.6: Arctic Subsea Pipelines and Subsea Production Facilities(1.4 MB)
6.7: Offtake and Tankering(532.05 KB)
6.8: Ice Management(3.48 MB)
6.9: Arctic Operations Common Operational Picture(218.37 KB)
6.10: Recently Published Lists of Arctic Technology/Research Needs(715.01 KB)
6.11: Assessment of Relevant Areas of Current U.S. Government Technical Research Expertise/Capabilities(641.1 KB)
6.12: Overview and Background of Arctic Personnel Safety and Offshore Survival in Emergencies(821.22 KB)
6.13: Overview and Background of Escape, Evacuation, and Rescue of Offshore Personnel in the Arctic(1.45 MB)
7.1: Current Research/Activity Catalogue(223.48 KB)
7.2: Multi-Mode Transportation Limitations(331.65 KB)
7.3: Managing the Ice Picture(173.77 KB)
7.4: Aviation and Support Limitations in the Arctic(205.54 KB)
7.5: Operational limitations Due to Compliance with the Jones Act(213.17 KB)
7.6: Search and Rescue Operational Support and Limitations(203.27 KB)
7.7: Marine and Aviation Basing Limitations in the Arctic(200.4 KB)
7.8: Roads to Resources Program – State of Alaska(192.86 KB)
7.9: Overland Pipeline Options(180.22 KB)
7.10: Communications Solutions in the Arctic(202.02 KB)
7.11: Power Solutions in the Arctic(278.43 KB)
7.12: Ice Classified Marine Vessels for Arctic Operations(208.6 KB)
7.13: Future U.S. Navy and USCG Operations In The Arctic(203.78 KB)
7.14: Future Marine and Aviation Support Bases Supporting Chukchi Sea/Arctic Operations(236.02 KB)
7.15: The Mobile, Multi-Purpose Supply Base Option(2.33 MB)
7.16: The Nexus of Western Science and Traditional Knowledge - Gaining the Support of the Alaskan Native Population(211.57 KB)
7.17: Construction Materials between the Chukchi Sea and Dalton Highway(194.98 KB)
8.1: Overview and Background of Oil Spill Response Issues Covered(262.48 KB)
8.2: Summary of Current Oil Spill Response Research Activity (Industry and Government)(208.29 KB)
8.3: Behavior of Spilled Oil - Current Practice/Operational and Technology Constraints, and Opportunities(296.82 KB)
8.4: Dispersants - Current Practice/Operational and Technology Constraints, and Opportunities(1.01 MB)
8.5: In Situ Burn - Current Practice/Operational and Technology Constraints, and Opportunities(240.4 KB)
8.6: Mechanical Recovery - Current Practice/Operational and Technology Constraints, and Opportunities(207.95 KB)
8.7: Arctic Oil Spill Response Overview(461.24 KB)
8.8: Toxicity of Oil to Arctic Organisms and Natural Oil Biodegradation(238.43 KB)
8.9: Field Oil Spill Response Experiments and Releases to Test Technology, Procedures, and Practices(241.1 KB)
8.10: Arctic Well Integrity and Spill Prevention Methods and Technology(1.13 MB)
Arctic Potential Report Introduction
March 27, 2015 Council Meeting Part 1
March 27, 2015 Council Meeting Part 2
March 27 Council Meeting Presentation(3.95 MB)
April 1 Presentation at the 2015 Arctic Oil Spill Technology Symposium(1.58 MB)
April 1 Realizing the Promise of U.S. Arctic Oil and Gas Resources(4.41 MB)
April 7-9 Realizing the Promise of U.S. Arctic Oil and Gas Resources(4.01 MB)
April 7-9 Realizing the Promise of U.S. Arctic Oil and Gas Resources - 30 Minute Version(2.34 MB)

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

Transmittal Letter(283.2 KB)
Summary Presentation(2.76 MB)
Working Paper(1.63 MB)
Full Report(15.05 MB)

Advancing Technology for America's Transportation Future (2012)

Part One - Preface(761.52 KB)
Part One - Executive Summary(2.1 MB)
Part One - Chapter 1: Transportation Demand(1.33 MB)
Part One - Chapter 2: Light-Duty Vehicles(2.36 MB)
Part One - Chapter 3: Heavy-Duty Vehicles(12.24 MB)
Part One - Chapter 4: Technology(3.3 MB)
Part One - Chapter 5: Infrastructure(1.37 MB)
Part One - Chapter 6: Greenhouse Gases (GHG)(4.16 MB)
Part One - Chapter 7: Energy Security(703.57 KB)
Part One - Chapter 8: Reference Case(2.66 MB)
Part Two - Chapter 9: Light-Duty Engines & Vehicles(2.5 MB)
Part Two - Chapter 10: Heavy-Duty Engines & Vehicles(1.62 MB)
Part Two - Chapter 11: Hydrocarbon Liquids(5.7 MB)
Part Two - Chapter 12: Biofuels(4.51 MB)
Part Two - Chapter 13: Electric(3.92 MB)
Part Two - Chapter 14: Natural Gas(5.2 MB)
Part Two - Chapter 15: Hydrogen(5.29 MB)
Part Two - Appendix A: Request Letters, Description of the NPC, and NPC Member Roster(1.8 MB)
Part Two - Appendix B: Study Group Rosters(911.2 KB)
Part Two - Appendix C: Topic Paper Abstracts(807.6 KB)
Topic Paper #1: Air Transportation Demand(718.19 KB)
Topic Paper #2: Rail Transportation Demand(374.49 KB)
Topic Paper #3: Truck Transportation Demand(1.16 MB)
Topic Paper #4: Alcohol Boosted Turbo Gasoline Engines(724.99 KB)
Topic Paper #5: The Connected Car: Smart Technologies to Reduce Congestion (Intelligent Transport Systems)(277.15 KB)
Topic Paper #6: Low Temperature Combustion(471.23 KB)
Topic Paper #7: Mass-Market Adoption of Ultralightweight Automobiles(465.57 KB)
Topic Paper #8: Production of Alternative Liquid Hydrogen Transportation Fuels from Natural Gas, Coal, and Coal and Biomass(1.04 MB)
Topic Paper #9: Analysis of the Fatty Acid Biosynthetic Pathway for the Production of Fuels in Genetically Engineered Bacteria(1.49 MB)
Topic Paper #10: Are We Going to be Able to Meet World Food and Biofuel Demands in 2050?(464.33 KB)
Topic Paper #11: Genetic Engineering to Add Traits Not Natural to the Feedstock(124.24 KB)
Topic Paper #12: Macroalgae (Seaweeds)(201.28 KB)
Topic Paper #13: Microbial Fuel Cells(616.78 KB)
Topic Paper #14: Separations Landscape for the Production of Biofuels(1.43 MB)
Topic Paper #15: U.S. Woody Biomass Yields at the State and Regional Level(194.04 KB)
Topic Paper #16: Yield Projections for Major U.S. Field Crops and Potential Biomass Crops(1.2 MB)
Topic Paper #17: Advanced Batteries: "Beyond Li-ion"(405.73 KB)
Topic Paper #18: Emerging Electric Vehicle Business Models(3.4 MB)
Topic Paper #19: The Interaction Between Plug-in Electric Vehicles, Distributed Generation, and Renewable Power(443.87 KB)
Topic Paper #20: Vehicle to Grid (V2G)(4.44 MB)
Topic Paper #21: An Initial Qualitative Discussion on Safety Considerations for LNG Use in Transportation(623.08 KB)
Topic Paper #22: Renewable Natural Gas for Transportation(756.74 KB)
Topic Paper #23: Development of Non-Precious Metal Catalyst for Oxygen Reduction in PEM Fuel Cells(170.14 KB)
Topic Paper #24: Advanced Storage Technologies for Hydrogen and Natural Gas(293.51 KB)
Topic Paper #25: Hydrogen-Compressed Natural Gas (HCNG) Transport Fuel(191.82 KB)
Topic Paper #26: Artificial Photosynthesis(1012.05 KB)
Topic Paper #27: Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS)(993.06 KB)
Topic Paper #28: Criteria Air Pollutants(752.6 KB)
Topic Paper #29: Greenhouse Gas Life Cycle Assessment Analysis(213.01 KB)
Topic Paper #30: Data Variability and Uncertainty in Greenhouse Gas Life Cycle Assessment(195.71 KB)
Topic Paper #31: Water Usage(550.96 KB)
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(4.68 MB)
Chapter 1: Resource and Supply(6.61 MB)
Chapter 2: Operations and Environment(14.83 MB)
Chapter 3: Demand(6.38 MB)
Chapter 4: Carbon and Other End-Use Emissions(9.34 MB)
Chapter 5: Macroeconomics(5.51 MB)
Appendix A: Request Letters, Description of the NPC, and NPC Membership Roster(6.4 MB)
Appendix B: Study Group Rosters(433.43 KB)
Appendix C: Additional Materials Available Electronically(495.14 KB)
Abbreviations and Acronyms, Conversion Factors(221.82 KB)
Figure ES-11: Natural Gas & Oil Well Regulation chart(618.43 KB)
Figure 2-9: Evolution of Technology Timeline Graphic(2.03 MB)
Paper #1-1: Oil and Gas Geologic Endowment(11.06 MB)
Paper #1-2: Data and Studies Evaluation(13.25 MB)
Paper #1-3: Offshore Oil and Gas Supply(8.8 MB)
Paper #1-4: Arctic Oil and Gas(21.24 MB)
Paper #1-5: Onshore Conventional Oil Including EOR(3.36 MB)
Paper #1-6: Unconventional Oil(5.82 MB)
Paper #1-7: Crude Oil Infrastructure(2.42 MB)
Paper #1-8: Onshore Natural Gas(8.13 MB)
Paper #1-8: Onshore Natural Gas (October 2013 Update)(1.92 MB)
Paper #1-9: Natural Gas Infrastructure(2.2 MB)
Paper #1-10: Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)(1.44 MB)
Paper #1-11: Methane Hydrates(1.43 MB)
Paper #1-12: Mexico Oil & Gas Supply(493.57 KB)
Paper #1-13: Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs)(3.72 MB)
Paper #2-1: Water/Energy Nexus(1.06 MB)
Paper #2-2: Regulatory Framework(232.38 KB)
Paper #2-3: U.S. Oil and Gas Environmental Regulatory Process Overview(191.16 KB)
Paper #2-4: U.S. Environmental Regulatory and Permitting Processes(485.51 KB)
Paper #2-5: Canadian and Provincial Permitting and Environmental Processes(149.24 KB)
Paper #2-6: Evolving Regulatory Framework(187.84 KB)
Paper #2-7: Safe and Sustainable Offshore Operations(2.01 MB)
Paper #2-8: Offshore Environmental Footprints and Regulatory Reviews(334.21 KB)
Paper #2-9: Offshore Environmental Management of Seismic and Other Geophysical Exploration Work(1.69 MB)
Paper #2-10: Offshore Production Facilities and Pipelines, Including Arctic Platform Designs(279.16 KB)
Paper #2-11: Subsea Drilling, Well Operations and Completions(3.92 MB)
Paper #2-12: Offshore Transportation(241.67 KB)
Paper #2-13: Offshore Well Control Management and Response(2.23 MB)
Paper #2-14: Offshore Data Management(645.99 KB)
Paper #2-15: Air Emissions Management(296.21 KB)
Paper #2-16: Biodiversity Management and Technology(211.95 KB)
Paper #2-17: Management of Produced Water from Oil and Gas Wells(364.81 KB)
Paper #2-18: Oil Production Technology(244.93 KB)
Paper #2-19: Natural Gas Pipelines Challenges(505.61 KB)
Paper #2-20: Regulatory Data Management(987.68 KB)
Paper #2-21: Research, Development and Technology Transfer(1.65 MB)
Paper #2-22: Siting and Interim Reclamation(1.09 MB)
Paper #2-23: Sustainable Drilling of Onshore Oil and Gas Wells(265.36 KB)
Paper #2-24: Waste Management(416.1 KB)
Paper #2-25: Plugging and Abandonment of Oil and Gas Wells(610.05 KB)
Paper #2-26: Life Cycle of Onshore Oil and Gas Operations(844.88 KB)
Paper #2-27: North American Oil and Gas Play Types(5.21 MB)
Paper #2-28: Environmental Footprint Analysis Framework(945.47 KB)
Paper #2-29: Hydraulic Fracturing: Technology and Practices Addressing Hydraulic Fracturing and Completions(17.35 MB)
Paper #3-1: Power Generation Natural Gas Demand(2.7 MB)
Paper #3-2: Residential and Commercial Natural Gas and Electricity Demand(2.93 MB)
Paper #3-3: Industrial Natural Gas and Electricity Demand(830.8 KB)
Paper #3-4: Transmission Natural Gas Demand(1.08 MB)
Paper #3-5: What Past Studies Missed(499.91 KB)
Paper #3-6: Natural Gas Exports to Mexico(788.16 KB)
Paper #3-7: Liquids Demand(685.66 KB)
Paper #4-1: Baseline and Projections of Emissions from End-Use Sectors(616.29 KB)
Paper #4-1a: Addendum: GHG Constrained Cases(241.08 KB)
Paper #4-2: Life-Cycle Emissions of Natural Gas and Coal in the Power Sector(1.14 MB)
Paper #4-3: Natural Gas End-Use GHG Reduction Technologies(723.75 KB)
Paper #4-4: Impact of EPA Regulations on the Power Sector(287.52 KB)
Paper #4-5: Policy Options for Deployment of Natural Gas End-Use GHG Reduction Technologies(1.32 MB)
Paper #5-1: Macroeconomic Impacts of the Domestic Oil & Gas Industry(699.7 KB)
Paper #5-2: Commodity Price Volatility(919.5 KB)
Paper #5-3: U.S. Oil & Gas Industry Business Models(487.91 KB)