Arctic Potential: Realizing the Promise of U.S. Arctic Oil and Gas: Executive Summary

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By Charles D. Davidson (ed)
Year: 2015
Pages: 81
Binding Paperback
ISBN 978-1-4578-6887-0

Product Code: 1457868873

Description

Executive summary of a study that considers research and technology opportunities to enable prudent development of U.S. Arctic offshore oil and natural gas resources. Facilitating exploration and development in the U.S. Arctic would enhance national, economic, and energy security, benefit the people of the north and the U.S. as a whole, and position the U.S. to exercise global leadership. Yet there must also be environmental stewardship. Key findings address: estimates of Arctic oil and gas resources; challenges posed by the Arctic environment; history of Arctic oil and gas operations and technology advances; capability of developing US. Arctic oil and gas resources using existing technology; challenges to economic viability;securing public confidence; technology and regulatory advancements to reduce the potential for and consequences of a spill. Figures. This is a print on demand report.

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