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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mohammad S. Marasadi, Kyle McGaughy, Jillian Falls, Tyler Tarnoczi
Summary: There is a disagreement between research communities and energy sector stakeholders on life cycle GHG emission estimates due to lack of validation of LCA models using real operation data. This is caused by limited collaboration and knowledge exchange between model developers and company experts. By engaging company experts and improving assumptions, models, and information used in an open-source LCA simulator (OPGEE), the carbon intensity estimates are found to be within 1%-5% of reported data by companies when using consistent region-specific input data and system boundaries.
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Energy & Fuels
Louis Delannoy, Pierre-Yves Longaretti, David J. Murphy, Emmanuel Prados
Summary: This paper explores the impact of using lower quality energy sources on the net-energy supply of oil products, finding that by 2050, half of the gross energy output will be needed for oil production. This challenges the feasibility of a rapid global transition to low-carbon energy, suggesting a renewed focus on net-energy issues in the peak oil debate.
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Environmental Studies
Sevkat Ozgur Speitmann
Summary: This paper investigates drivers of mergers and acquisitions in the upstream industry based on empirical approach of domestic transactions in the U.S over the last two decades. The study finds that the oil and gas industry, especially the upstream industry, has experienced rapid developments and changing investment patterns. The empirical results highlight the stronger influence of industry-specific variables on mergers and acquisitions compared to economic and political indicators. The findings contribute to a comprehensive understanding of mergers and acquisitions in the U.S oil and gas market.
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Economics
Ali Abboud, Michael R. Betz
Summary: This study investigates the impact of the oil and gas industry on county-level employment and wage earnings in the United States, analyzing the effects during boom and bust cycles. The findings show that the oil and gas industry bust led to a significant decrease in overall employment, particularly affecting non-tradable industries in rural counties. Additionally, the study reveals that the 2008 financial crisis had a differential impact on labor in producing and non-producing counties, with oil and gas producing counties experiencing less impact and starting earlier recovery.
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Environmental Studies
Yanlong Wang, Haixia Li, Mehmet Altuntas
Summary: This study investigates the volatility of oil rents, natural gas rents, and total natural resources rents in Japan and the United Kingdom. It finds that only natural gas is volatile in Japan and shows asymmetry, with negative shocks having a significant impact on its volatility. In the UK, all three rents are found to be volatile, with natural gas rents exhibiting asymmetry as well. Furthermore, there is a negative association between the current variance and past variances of natural gas rents. Based on these findings, the study suggests stabilizing the financial system, recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic crisis, adopting price ceiling policies, and regulating natural resources prices.
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Economics
Minghua Xie, Xiaonan Wei, Chuanglian Chen, Chuanwang Sun
Summary: China needs to utilize natural gas fully for its cleanliness and economy. This paper forecasts China's natural gas production, considering unconventional natural gas, based on Hubbert's peak theory. It also analyzes the internal mechanism of resource scarcity, natural gas peak, and energy transformation. In an optimistic scenario, China can achieve energy security and a transition from fossil energy to renewable energy.
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Energy & Fuels
Louis Delannoy, Pierre-Yves Longaretti, David J. Murphy, Emmanuel Prados
Summary: This paper discusses the importance of natural gas in the future low-carbon energy transition and the potential impact on net-energy production from using unconventional resources. The study reveals that the energy required to produce gas is increasing exponentially, highlighting the need for more EROI studies to assess the feasibility of this energy transition.
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Environmental Studies
Ayad Hendalianpour, Peide Liu, Sirous Amirghodsi, Mohammad Hamzehlou
Summary: Cooperating with international oil and gas companies through different types of contracts is a policy taken by host countries. This study used System Dynamics to identify the impact of all factors affecting oil and gas field development contracts, and provided recommendations for different scenarios. The results showed that Service Contracts are the most attractive for host countries, while Production Sharing Contracts can achieve a win-win situation.
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Economics
T. E. G. Nicholas, T. P. Davis, F. Federici, J. Leland, B. S. Patel, C. Vincent, S. H. Ward
Summary: Fusion energy is considered a long-term solution to global energy needs, but engineering and materials science will still limit the characteristics of fusion power plants. The global energy grid needs to transition to low-carbon sources by 2050. Current fusion reactor designs often overlook factors such as the decreasing price of renewable energy, the intermittency of renewable sources, and the management of nuclear waste, which should be considered to increase market penetration in fusion research.
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Environmental Studies
Lianbiao Cui, Shimei Weng, Dervis Kirikkaleli, Muhammad Adnan Bashir, Husam Rjoub, Yuanxiang Zhou
Summary: This study examines the volatility of natural resources commodity prices in the context of major global events and identifies a bidirectional causal relationship between natural resources and economic growth. The findings guide policy implications to address the volatile nature of resource commodity prices.
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Environmental Studies
Sattar Salimian, Siab Mamipour, Salah Salimian
Summary: Oil and gas play a crucial role in economic growth and development, driving economic and productive activities. This study examines the strategic approaches of Iran and Qatar in the exploitation of their shared gas field. The findings suggest that extraction power influenced by international sanctions determines a country's decision to cooperate or not. Due to Iran's sanctions and decreased extraction power, it adopts a cooperative strategy, while Qatar's dominant approach is non-cooperation.
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Environmental Studies
Chunyan Cao, Wei Chen, Misbah Aslam
Summary: The rising value of natural resources is a result of industrialization driven by economic growth, but it can harm the environment. This research examines the impact of natural resources on carbon emissions in BRICS economies from 1990 to 2020, considering variables such as renewable energy consumption and economic growth. The findings suggest that natural resources and economic expansion increase carbon emissions, while renewable energy consumption and mineral rents reduce them.
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Energy & Fuels
Wei Li, Lee A. Stevens, Will Meredith, Clement N. Uguna, Christopher H. Vane, Bo Zhang, Andrew D. Carr, Dingye Zheng, Colin E. Snape
Summary: The porosity and methane adsorption capacity of shale can be affected by moisture and oil in the pore structure, as well as naturally present oil. Extracting oil from shale can lead to changes in nanopore volume and an increase in methane adsorption capacity. The extracted oil mainly resides in micro and mesopores, and its removal can unblock the micropore necks and enlarge the accessible pore volume. The moisture content in the extracted shales is lower, and the methane adsorption capacity increases after oil extraction.
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Thermodynamics
Hareb Al-Jabri, Probir Das, Shoyeb Khan, Mohammad AbdulQuadir, Mehmoud Ibrahim Thaher, Kent Hoekman, Alaa H. Hawari
Summary: This study investigates the key factors and energy consumption of five promising marine microalgae biomass in the production of biofuel, and compares their energy balance and emission reduction potential. The results show that Tetraselmis has the greatest potential, with high energy surplus and emission reduction effect.
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Environmental Studies
Will Gochberg, Victor Menaldo
Summary: This paper examines the differences between quasi-rents and Ricardian rents, and discusses their mechanisms, causes, and consequences. Differences in institutions, rulers' time horizons, and policies determine the predominant type of rent in the oil industry, which in turn affects the development of the industry and the economic condition of countries.
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Energy & Fuels
Jun Yan, Lianyong Feng, Alina Steblyanskaya, Anton Sokolov, Nataliya Iskritskaya
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ke Wang, Harrie Vredenburg, Ting Wang, Lianyong Feng
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2019)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jian-Xin Guo, Xianchun Tan, Baihe Gu, Xinglong Qu
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2019)
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Engineering, Environmental
Jingxuan Feng, Lianyong Feng, Jianliang Wang, Carey W. King
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2020)
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Environmental Sciences
Tan Xian-Chun, Zeng Yuan, Gu Bai-He, Tang Jie, Wang Dong, Guo Jian-Xin
ADVANCES IN CLIMATE CHANGE RESEARCH
(2020)
Review
Environmental Sciences
William F. Lamb, Thomas Wiedmann, Julia Pongratz, Robbie Andrew, Monica Crippa, Jos G. J. Olivier, Dominik Wiedenhofer, Giulio Mattioli, Alaa Al Khourdajie, Jo House, Shonali Pachauri, Maria Figueroa, Yamina Saheb, Raphael Slade, Klaus Hubacek, Laixiang Sun, Suzana Kahn Ribeiro, Smail Khennas, Stephane de la Rue du Can, Lazarus Chapungu, Steven J. Davis, Igor Bashmakov, Hancheng Dai, Shobhakar Dhakal, Xianchun Tan, Yong Geng, Baihe Gu, Jan Minx
Summary: Global greenhouse gas emissions from five economic sectors show limited progress in reducing emissions. Decarbonization in energy systems is observed in Europe and North America, while fossil-based energy systems continue to expand in rapidly industrializing regions. Strong demand in Asia drives emissions growth in industry, buildings, and transport sectors, while agricultural expansion leads to emissions increases in tropical forest regions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xianchun Tan, Kaiwei Zhu, Xiaoyan Meng, Baihe Gu, Yi Wang, Fanxin Meng, Gengyuan Liu, Tangqi Tu, Hui Li
Summary: Most developing countries have taken actions focusing on renewable energy, waste management, sustainable transport, and forestry carbon sequestration. Demands for climate change mitigation are mainly in technology and capital, with priority areas in energy and waste management. High preferences were shown for emission reduction and energy-saving technology, while low preferences were shown for certain types of power units. Agroforestry, energy conservation, renewable energy, and water resources are priority areas for climate change financing, while institutional capacity building and technology development are also crucial. Developing countries need to enhance information exchange and cooperation channels for addressing climate change effectively.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kaiwei Zhu, Xianchun Tan, Baihe Gu, Jinchai Lin
Summary: A comprehensive evaluation model was established to analyze the potential of straw resources and suitable technology distribution in China. The results suggest the need to prioritize agricultural ecological environment and adjust straw resource utilization plans, while focusing on regions with lower labor costs.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yuan Zeng, Xianchun Tan, Baihe Gu, Jianxin Guo, Jingjing Jiang, Dong Wang, Jie Tang
Summary: This study analyzed the greenhouse gas reduction potential and cost of urban road transportation policies in Chongqing, China, considering both TTW and WTW assessments. The findings suggest that all policies will lead to reduced fuel consumption and GHG emissions from 2016 to 2035, with mixed policies showing impacts on fuel savings, GHG emission reductions, and MACs.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
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Construction & Building Technology
Xianchun Tan, Tangqi Tu, Baihe Gu, Yuan Zeng
Summary: This study evaluates and promotes low-carbon transport policy options for integrated spatial planning in developing countries, using an integrated model to simulate and evaluate CO2 emissions from LDPVs at the community level. Shenzhen International Low Carbon City was chosen as the case study, indicating the significance of spatial equalized patterns of mixed land-use and transport facilities in reducing CO2 emissions from light-duty passenger vehicles.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2021)
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Business
Jian-Xin Guo, Kaiwei Zhu, Xianchun Tan, Baihe Gu
Summary: The study proposes a framework for designing low-carbon technology development paths, emphasizing the importance of introducing multiple uncertainties in the technology adoption process. Four main types of technical risks are considered and quantitatively described. Solutions to the original problem are obtained through numerical simulation methods, confirming the effectiveness of the model.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2021)
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Environmental Studies
Xianchun Tan, Tangqi Tu, Baihe Gu, Yuan Zeng, Tianhang Huang, Qianqian Zhang
Summary: This study assesses CO2 emissions from passenger transport in Shenzhen International Low-Carbon City Core Area based on mixed land use and transport accessibility. The results indicate that car trips contribute the vast majority of emissions in all travel modes, with spatial emission differences associated with inadequately mixed land use layouts and unbalanced transport accessibility.
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Ecology
Yan An, Xianchun Tan, Baihe Gu, Kaiwei Zhu
ECOSYSTEM HEALTH AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2020)
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Public Administration
Jun Yan, Lianyong Feng, Alina Steblyanskaya, George Kleiner, Maxim Rybachuk
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
(2019)
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Economics
Marie-Louise Arlt, David Chassin, Claudio Rivetta, James Sweeney
Summary: This paper examines the impact of real-time pricing and load automation on residential distribution systems. The study finds that implementing real-time pricing can result in an aggregate welfare gain of 39 USD per customer and year. However, it also notes that RTP and load automation may significantly increase peak system load. Introducing a market-based demand management system can further enhance welfare gains and reduce grid investment.
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Economics
Javier Jorquera-Copier, Alvaro Lorca, Enzo Sauma, Stefan Lorenczik, Matias Negrete-Pincetic
Summary: As countries update their climate ambitions, low-carbon hydrogen production and use present opportunities for emissions reductions and economic development. A case study for Chile shows that integrating hydrogen and electricity networks can lower system costs and enhance renewable integration, but policy support is needed to address concerns related to water and land use.
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Economics
Dawit Guta, Hisham Zerriffi, Jill Baumgartner, Abhishek Jain, Sunil Mani, Darby Jack, Ellison Carter, Guofeng Shen, Jennifer Orgill-Meyer, Joshua Rosenthal, Katherine Dickinson, Rob Bailis, Yuta Masuda
Summary: Household solid fuel use is detrimental to health and the environment. The Indian government's PMUY subsidy has successfully promoted the adoption of LPG by millions of households. However, there is limited understanding of the decision-making process to reduce solid fuel use after transitioning to cleaner fuels. This study found that factors such as household wealth, social status, education level, and the prevalence of LPG use in the village are positively associated with LPG consumption and the discontinuation of solid fuel use. On the other hand, factors such as distance to LPG refill delivery, household size, and the PMUY subsidy are negatively associated with the share of LPG use.
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Economics
Nicolas Morell-Dameto, Jose Pablo Chaves-Avila, Tomas Gomez San Roman, Pablo Duenas-Martinez, Tim Schittekatte
Summary: This paper assesses the performance of differently implemented forward-looking network tariff designs and proposes an innovative coordination mechanism to increase predictability in a future with many flexible customers. The study reveals that if large shares of customers synchronize their responses to highly time-varying and locational-specific network charges, it can lead to unexpected reinforcements.
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Economics
Alexandra Gritz, Guntram Wolff
Summary: Russia's weaponization of gas supplies shook the energy security of Central and Eastern Europe in 2022. The region responded by increasing alternative energy supplies and developing new gas supply routes. Renewable energy, nuclear energy, and hydrogen play important roles in the long-term. Mitigating the impact of this shock requires the EU to prioritize the integrity of its energy market.
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Economics
Jaroslaw Kantorowicz, Marion Collewet, Matthew DiGiuseppe, Hendrik Vrijburg
Summary: Economic costs are a major political obstacle to investing in climate change mitigation and adaptation measures. The method of financing plays a crucial role in determining public opposition to government green investments, with debt financing being less opposed than broad-based taxes. This study suggests that credit market tools, such as green bonds and debt for climate swaps, can be politically efficient in increasing support for green financing. Carbon taxes and wealth taxes are found to be the most preferred options.
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Economics
Kun Guo, Liyuan Luan, Xiaoli Cai, Dayong Zhang, Qiang Ji
Summary: This paper investigates China's energy trade stability using a survival analysis approach. It finds that the energy trade linkages between China and 153 other countries are complex and unstable, with short periods of trade with many countries. Geopolitically risky regions, such as the Middle East and Africa, have the lowest trade stability. Climate risks have significant effects on energy trade stability. The paper proposes several policy options to improve energy trade stability in China, with special attention to increasing global climate risks.
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Economics
Simona Bigerna, Piyush Choudhary, Nikunj Kumar Jain, Silvia Micheli, Paolo Polinori
Summary: This study estimates the willingness to pay of Indian urban consumers for a continuous supply of electricity using contingent valuation method. The findings show that the amount consumers are willing to pay depends on the duration of power outages, with households preferring shorter outages. Income and environmental attitude also positively influence higher willingness to pay. These insights can inform policymakers in designing more reliable and customer-centric energy generation and distribution models.
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Economics
Temilade Sesan, Unico Uduka, Lucy Baker, Okechukwu Ugwu, Ewah Eleri, Subhes Bhattacharyya
Summary: This study examines the impact of the regulatory framework on rural electrification and universal energy access goals in Nigeria's mini-grid sector. The findings suggest that while the current framework has fostered sector growth, additional measures are necessary to ensure equitable distribution of access among rural populations.
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Economics
Rui Shan, Noah Kittner
Summary: Energy storage is a cornerstone in decarbonization planning as it reduces operational costs and greenhouse gas emissions, while enhancing resilience and renewables integration. However, storage developers in different regions have varying economic and environmental considerations, thereby requiring policy intervention to achieve long-term emission reductions.
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Economics
Tung Durmaz, Sevil Acar, Simay Kizilkaya
Summary: This study investigates the phenomenon of strategic capacity withholding in the Turkish electricity market and its relationship with the capacity remuneration mechanism. The empirical results provide strong evidence of strategic capacity withholding and show that the capacity mechanism contributes to the duration of failures. The study offers important insights for policymakers, including the implementation of a random verification mechanism and restructuring of the capacity mechanism in Turkey.
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Economics
Tii N. Nchofoung
Summary: The study finds that oil price shocks have a negative impact on Africa's energy transition, particularly in rural areas and net crude oil exporting countries. However, oil price shocks cannot explain the urban-rural differences in clean energy access. Therefore, increasing investment in clean energy and technologies in rural areas is necessary to enhance the resilience of the energy sector to oil price shocks.
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Economics
Najia Saqib, Muhammad Usman, Ilhan Ozturk, Arshian Sharif
Summary: This study examines the impact of environmental technologies, financial growth, and energy use on ecological footprint and green growth. Environmental innovation and renewable energy deployment contribute to green growth, while financial expansion and non-renewable energy use have negative effects on the environment. The study also identifies causal relationships between different factors.
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Economics
Yessica C. Y. Chung, Noxolo Kunene, Hung-Hao Chang
Summary: The Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) is considered an innovative technology for building a green society. This study investigates the impact of REC purchases on stock return and volume in Taiwan between 2017 and 2021. The findings suggest that REC purchases have a positive effect on stock returns of manufacturing firms but not service firms. The frequency of REC purchases is also an important factor in the relationship between REC purchase and firm value. Additionally, the study reveals that public attention to environmental pollution plays a crucial role in positive stock returns and volume, while ESG disclosure is negatively associated with returns and volume.
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Economics
Seife Ayele, Wei Shen, Yacob Mulugetta, Tadesse Kuma Worako
Summary: This paper addresses the challenges of governing energy procurement from a mix of non-hydropower renewable energy sources supplied by independent producers. Building on political economy analysis and five case studies of independent producer projects from Ethiopia, it seeks to understand the root causes of the protracted delays and limited extent of procurement by independent producers. The key contestations lie in managing long term contracts, risk, uncertainty and in developing the institutional and human capacity to transition.
