Oil and gas

Macreadie et al. 2012 Frontiers Write Back

by Peter Macreadie

Rigs-to-reefs policy: can science trump public sentiment?

Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment

Peter I Macreadie*, Ashley M Fowler, and David J Booth
School of the Environment, University of Technology,... more Peter I Macreadie*, Ashley M Fowler, and David J Booth
School of the Environment, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia *(peter.macreadie@uts.edu.au)

Planning for peak oil: learning from Cuba's 'special period'

by Chris Goodier

Incorporating Corporations: Anglo-US Oil Diplomacy and Conflict over Venezuela, 1941–1943

by Mark Seddon

Journal of Transatlantic Studies, Volume 10, Issue 2, May 2012. Special Issue: Anglo-American Relations in War, Cold War and the Post-Cold War Era.

Between 1941 and 1943 British and US policy-makers intervened in the Venezuelan Government's attempts to increase... more Between 1941 and 1943 British and US policy-makers intervened in the Venezuelan Government's attempts to increase taxation of Venezuela's oil industry. British and US officials utilised their links with multinational oil companies in an attempt to steer negotiations and safeguard their, wartime and post-war, access to Venezuelan oil. Events in Venezuela saw the inception of a US foreign oil policy that reflected New Deal ideals and took inspiration from British oil diplomacy. However, the issue created conflict within the Anglo-US wartime alliance as events became imbued with wider tensions concerning Latin America and the international oil industry.

Active gas migration systems offshore northern Israel, evidence from seafloor and subsurface data

by Nicolas Waldmann

Continental Shelf Research (in press)

An active gas migration system across the eastern Mediterranean continental shelf, offshore northern Israel, is... more An active gas migration system across the eastern Mediterranean continental shelf, offshore northern Israel, is described for the first time. Seven vintages of industrial multi-channel seismic reflection and high-resolution single-channel data are integrated with data from a deep borehole, bathymetry and backscatter maps. Combined interpretation, aided by seismic attribute analysis, exhibits a variety of seismic gas signatures across the subsurface and seabed: acoustic blanking, bright spots, phase reversals, gas chimneys, reflector smearing, pockmarks and presumed gas release into the water column. Sub-seafloor gas stems from three main sources: (1) Mid-Pleistocene and (2) Last Glacial Maximum unconformities and (3) a series of incised channels in-between which are also related to glacial maxima. Close to the seafloor, gas accumulates across an area of 72 km2 at depths ranging from 37-112 m below sea-level, while ~720 pockmarks pierce the seafloor mainly at the gas front periphery. Active emission from one seep at the seafloor was recorded repeatedly over three years. We hypothesize that the well developed active gas system shown here for the first time is not unique to the continental shelf off northern Israel. Conversely, it represents the usually underestimated marine methane contribution from mid-latitude continental shelves into the marine environment and maybe into the atmosphere. This study suggests that global warming and sea level rise induces a negative, restraining feedback for gas emission across mid-latitude continental margins and thus being inverse to high latitudes, where this feedback is most likely positive due to the stronger impact of bottom water warming.

Global Energy and the Arab Spring

by Justin Dargin

‘ENERGY SECURITY AND THE RESOURCE CURSE IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF OIL IN THE NIGER DELTA (1990-2010)’

by Osso Nyaknno

Labban, M. 2012. Oil (Petroleum). Wiley-Blackwell Encyclopedia of Globalization.

by Mazen Labban

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Oil has occupied center stage in global politics and economics, as well as everyday social life and cultural... more Oil has occupied center stage in global politics and economics, as well as everyday social life and cultural imaginaries, for more than a century. There is hardly any facet of modern social life that is not touched by oil, and its significance for modern globalization is emphasized by its intimate connections with the development of the modern corporation, monopoly capital, and the world market; imperialism, geopolitics, war, and questions of national security; economic development, human rights, and political ecology. From the early beginnings of its use, oil became synonymous with power, economic development, and modernization, but also with misery, destitution, and destruction; effortless, intoxicating wealth but also toxic waste: at once “black gold” and the “devil's excrement,” in the words of Juan Pablo Perez Alfonso, former Venezuelan oil minister and founder of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The historical geography of oil is a historical geography of relentless expansion and fierce rivalry: pioneering forms of corporate organization, financial management, and technological innovation, but also intrigue, corruption and countless forms of physical and symbolic violence. There is perhaps no other industry that demonstrates the violence inherent in the global expansion of capitalism as does the oil industry.

The Rookie

by DARLA JORDAN MILLER

TEXAS HISTORY, J. Owens; Creative writing/essay: Student paper reviewing the movie "The Rookie", starring Texas native Dennis Quaid. The film is based on the true story of Jim Morris, major league baseball pitcher. Significant to the movie are: Texas history of the Santa Rita #1 and the discovery of oil in Reagan County, West Texas as well as it's relationship to The University of Texas. Directed by John Lee Hancock, DVD. 2002.
Texas History 2301

Ferromanganese nodules and micro-hardgrounds associated with the Cadiz Contourite Channel (NE Atlantic): palaeoenvironmental records of fluid venting and bottom currents

by F. Javier González Sanz

González, F. J., Somoza, L., León, R., Medialdea, T., Torres, T., Ortiz, J. E., Lunar, R., Martínez-Frías, J., Merinero, R. 2012. Ferromanganese nodules and micro-hardgrounds associated with the Cadiz Contourite Channel (NE Atlantic): palaeoenvironmental records of fluid venting and bottom currents. Chemical Geology (doi:10.1016/j.chemgeo.2012.03.030)

Ferromanganese nodule fields and hardgrounds have recently been discovered in the Cadiz Contourite Channel in the Gulf... more Ferromanganese nodule fields and hardgrounds have recently been discovered in the Cadiz Contourite Channel in the Gulf of Cadiz (850–1000 m). This channel is part of a large contourite depositional system generated by the Mediterranean Outflow Water. Ferromanganese deposits linked to contourites are interesting tools for palaeoenviromental studies and show an increasing economic interest as potential mineral resources for base and strategic metals. We present a complete characterisation of these deposits based on submarine photographs and geophysical, petrographic, mineralogical and geochemical data. The genesis and growth of ferromanganese deposits, strongly enriched in Fe vs. Mn (av. 39% vs. 6%) in this
contourite depositional system result from the combination of hydrogenetic and diagenetic processes. The interaction of the Mediterranean OutflowWater with the continental margin has led to the formation of Late Pleistocene–Holocene ferromanganese mineral deposits, in parallel to the evolution of the contourite depositional system triggered by climatic and tectonic events. The diagenetic growth was fuelled by the anaerobic oxidation of thermogenic hydrocarbons (δ13CPDB=−20 to −37‰) and organic matter within the channel floor sediments, promoting the formation of Fe–Mn carbonate nodules. High 87Sr/86Sr isotopic values (up to 0.70993±0.00025) observed in the inner parts of nodules are related to the influence of radiogenic fluids fuelled by deep-seated fluid venting across the fault systems in the diapirs below the Cadiz Contourite Channel. Erosive action of the Mediterranean Outflow Water undercurrent could have exhumed the Fe–Mn carbonate nodules, especially in the glacial periods, when the lower core of the undercurrent was more active in the study area. The growth rate determined by 230Thexcess/232Th was 113±11 mm/Ma, supporting the hypothesis that the growth of the nodules records palaeoenvironmental changes during the last 70 ka. Ca-rich layers in the nodules could point to the interaction between the Mediterranean OutflowWater and the North Atlantic DeepWater during the Heinrich events. Siderite–rhodochrosite nodules exposed to the oxidising sea-bottom waters were replaced by Fe–Mn oxyhydroxides. Slow hydrogenetic growth of goethite from the seawaters is observed in the outermost parts of the exhumed nodules and hardgrounds, which show imprints of the Mediterranean Outflow Water with low 87Sr/86Sr isotopic values (down to 0.70693±0.00081). We propose a new genetic and evolutionary model for ferromanganese oxide nodules derived from ferromanganese carbonate nodules formed on continental margins above the carbonate compensation depth and dominated by hydrocarbon seepage structures and strong erosive action of bottom currents. We also compare and discuss the generation of ferromanganese deposits in the Cadiz Contourite Channel with that in other locations and suggest that our model can be applied to ferromanganiferous deposits in other contouritic systems affected by fluid venting.

Avrupa’nın Enerji Arz Güvenliğinde Türkiye: Petrol, Doğal Gaz ve Entegrasyon

by Uluslararası İlişkiler

Veysel Ayhan, " Avrupa’nın Enerji Arz Güvenliğinde Türkiye: Petrol, Doğal Gaz ve Entegrasyon ", Uluslararası İlişkiler, Cilt 5, Sayı 20 (Kış), 2009

Petrol ve doğal gaz tüketiminde AB’nin ithal kaynaklara olan bağımlılığının sürekli artması, Birlik içerisinde ciddi... more Petrol ve doğal gaz tüketiminde AB’nin ithal kaynaklara olan bağımlılığının sürekli artması, Birlik içerisinde ciddi bir güvenlik sorunu olarak algılanmaktadır. AB’nin artan enerji ithalatını hangi bölgelerden ve hangi yöntemlerle karşılayacağı sorusu daha da önem kazanmaktadır. Dünyanın en büyük petrol ve doğal gaz rezervleri Orta Doğu, Kuzey Afrika ve içerisinde Rusya’nın da yer aldığı Hazar Havzası’nda bulunmaktadır. Bu çalışmada, Türkiye’nin Soğuk Savaş sonrası dönemde AB’nin enerji arz güvenliği politikasında önemli bir rol oynayacağı hususu veriler ile tartışmaya açılmaktadır. Türkiye’nin, Orta Doğu ve Hazar Havzası’nın yanı sıra, Afrika enerji kaynaklarının da AB’ye güvenli bir şekilde taşınmasında kilit ülke olabileceği tezi irdelenmektedir. Araştırmanın ilk kısmı, dünya enerji kaynaklarının bölgesel ve ülkesel dağılımını dikkate alarak; AB’nin petrol ve doğal gaz tüketimi, üretimi ve arz güvenliğine yönelik kurumsal düzenlemeleri ve ileriye dönük projeleri üzerinde durmaktadır. Hemen akabindeki bölümde, Türkiye’nin bu yapıda oynadığı ve/veya oynayabileceği roller ortaya konmaktadır. Türkiye’den geçen mevcut ve proje aşamasındaki doğal gaz ve petrol boru hatlarının AB’nin enerji güvenliği politikasına etkisinin irdelendiği son bölümde; Ankara’nın doğru hamlelerle AB’nin enerji tedarikindeki vazgeçilmez partneri haline gelip, bütünleşme sürecinde önemli avantajlar elde edebileceği vurgulanmaktadır.

Yeni Enerji Düzeni Siyaseti (Neopolitik): “Jeopolitik”ten “Enerjeopolitik”e

by Uluslararası İlişkiler

D. Ülke Arıboğan, Mert Bilgin, " Yeni Enerji Düzeni Siyaseti (Neopolitik): “Jeopolitik”ten “Enerjeopolitik”e ", Uluslararası İlişkiler, Cilt 5, Sayı 20 (Kış), 2009

Bu çalışma jeopolitikin klasikten, modern ve eleştirele uzanan değişen anlamını enerjinin rolüne atıfla ele... more Bu çalışma jeopolitikin klasikten, modern ve eleştirele uzanan değişen anlamını enerjinin rolüne atıfla ele almaktadır. Makale önümüzdeki on yıllarda daha fazla kullanılmaya namzet nükleer ve yenilenebilir kaynaklara rağmen, petrol ve doğal gazın öneminin süreceğine işaret etmektedir. Çatışma ve işbirliği; üretim, taşıma ve tüketim arasında daha fazla sınırsal özellik kazanma eğilimindedir. Makale öncelikle jeopolitikin sabit/devam eden ve geçici/değişen boyutlarını enerjiye atfen tanımlamaktadır. Daha sonra, enerji ve jeopolitik arasındaki ilişkisellik enerjeopolitik kavramı üzerinden ele alınmaktadır. Makale akabinde new energy order (N.E.O.) olarak tanımlanan yeni enerji düzeninde hidrokarbonların jeopolitik anlamını incelemekte; devlet ve devlet dışı temel aktörleri Avrasya, Hazar, Orta Doğu ve Afrika’daki limit ve becerilerine göre saptamaktadır. Çalışma son olarak yeni enerji düzeni siyasetinin (neopolitics, neopolitik) başta ABD, AB, Rusya, Çin, Hindistan, Türkiye ve İran olmak üzere, küresel ve bölgesel güçler nezdinde nasıl oluştuğunu göstermektedir.

Fosil, Yenilenebilir ve Nükleer Yakıtların Neopolitik Anlamı –Türkiye’nin Durumu ve Gelecek Alternatifleri

by Uluslararası İlişkiler

Mert Bilgin, " Fosil, Yenilenebilir ve Nükleer Yakıtların Neopolitik Anlamı –Türkiye’nin Durumu ve Gelecek Alternatifleri ", Uluslararası İlişkiler, Cilt 5, Sayı 20 (Kış), 2009

Bu çalışma Türkiye’nin yükselen enerji ihtiyacına koşut olarak önemini artıran arz güvenliği ve kaynak çeşitliliği... more Bu çalışma Türkiye’nin yükselen enerji ihtiyacına koşut olarak önemini artıran arz güvenliği ve kaynak çeşitliliği hususlarını, enerji tüketim trendini, fiyatlardaki gelişmeleri ve çevresel faktörleri ele almak suretiyle incelemektedir. Öncelikle küresel enerji kullanımının mevcut durumu ve gelecekteki eğilimi, petrol fiyatlarının seyri ve sektörü etkileyen çevresel etmen ve kıstaslar ortaya konmaktadır. Akabinde Türkiye’nin bu çerçevede nasıl bir enerji tüketim kompozisyonuna sahip olduğu ve olacağı, petrol fiyatlarındaki oynaklıktan nasıl etkilendiği, başta Kyoto olmak üzere çevresel kıstasların nelere yol açtığı ve açacağı, OECD ülkelerinin ortalamasına atıfla tanımlanmaktadır. Bu bölümün ardından petrol, doğal gaz, yenilenebilir ve nükleer enerjinin önemiyle, hidrokarbon sahibi ülkeler bir yanda, artan oranlarda enerjiye ihtiyaç duyan ülkeler diğer yanda olmak üzere, arz ve talep odaklı baskının jeopolitik anlamı ortaya konmaktadır. Çalışma, değişen şartlarda bütünsel bir stratejik yaklaşımın önemine dikkat çekerek, yeni enerji düzeni siyasetini neopolitik olarak kavramsallaştırmaktadır. Hemen ardından gelen bölüm, Türkiye için arz güvenliği ve kaynak çeşitliliği hususlarını neopolitik çerçevede fırsat ve tehditlere atıfla değerlendirmektedir. Sırasıyla petrol ve gaz, biyoyakıtlar ve nükleer enerjinin Türkiye nezdindeki neopolitik anlamı, güvenlik ve kalkınma hususlarına atıfla ortaya konmaktadır.

Whither Dollars for Oil?

by Marcus Goncalves

Published by the Worcester Telegram & Gazette on March 07, 2012.

Iran’s upcoming New Year’s Eve holiday, Nowruz, on March 20, is typically commemorated by a symbolic purging of the... more Iran’s upcoming New Year’s Eve holiday, Nowruz, on March 20, is typically commemorated by a symbolic purging of the home and spiritual representation of creation and fertility. This year, Iran is also celebrating by changing its policy for payment of oil.

Essentially, Iran will no longer accept the U.S. dollar as payment for oil, and instead, will be looking for other currencies and commodities.

The charter of the Iranian oil bourse, a commodity exchange which opened in February 2008, calls for the commercialization of petroleum and other byproducts in various currencies other than the U.S. dollar, primarily the euro, Iranian rial and a basket of other major (non-U.S.) currencies.

Saving Uganda From Its Oil

by Jason Hickel

2011. Foreign Policy in Focus.

Constituting the Commons: Oil and Development in Post-Independence South Sudan

by Jason Hickel

2012. In Exporting the Alaska Model: Adapting the Permanent Fund Dividend for Reform Around the World. Karl Widerquist and Michael Howard, eds., Palgrave Macmillan.

Analisi economica e metodo giuridico: i servizi pubblici locali

by Luca R. Perfetti

No 33: Oil and Gas Pipelines in the South Caucasus

by Julia Kusznir

Turkey and Europe’s quest for gas- The equilibrium of a bargaining position and its possible consequences for new gas transport routes

by Olgu Okumuş

The Sharia’h Dimension of the Persian Gulf Oil and Gas

by Nima Mersadi Tabari

Published in: (2012) 2 International Energy Law Review, 64-71.

Due to its unique geological and geographical characteristics, the Persian Gulf region remains the most important... more Due to its unique geological and geographical characteristics, the Persian Gulf region remains the most important single geographical block for the E&P industry. Adherence to Islam is a common characteristic of the region’s producers and their legal regimes reflect this shared heritage. This paper is an introduction to the stance of Islamic law on issues of concern in upstream projects.

Migrants' strategies of coping and patterns of accommodation in the oil-rich Gulf societies: Evidence from the UAE

by Sulayman Khalaf

1999. co-authored with Saad Alkobaisi, British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies, No. 26 (November), pp. 271-299.