DOCSLIB.ORG

Time to Bite the Bullet on Natural Gas for Economy

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Time to Bite the Bullet on Natural Gas for Economy Restricted Circulation October 2020 FROM THE EDITOR the domestic price of gas to the popular benchmark Japan-Korea Marker that is used for LNG tariff in North Asia with a discount. This could have a very positive Time to bite the bullet on effect on the E&P industry and long term domestic gas availability. The setting up of Natural Gas for Economy the Gas Exchange could have eased matters but current trading volumes cannot be said to yield a price discovery for the market. Return to old times or a New Abnormal segment and consequent impact on CNG The Exchange will need a much greater sales. Across the media and all communication number of sellers Over time, perhaps this At the same time, there has been a flurry platforms, we still see the terms ‘recovery’ will improve or some real “out of the of developments and activity in the Gas ‘figures inching back to previous levels’. box” thinking and “bull by the horns” sector. The Gas Exchange has commenced And this is across the segments. But a determination in implementing may be functioning and is reporting some trades – return to old ‘normal’ is very unlikely. We required --- perhaps the Government could though much more are needed. now possibly live in a whole new world allocate some gas to the Exchange (After Other developments which need mention with the pandemic possibly setting a new discussions with the upstream companies, are the new CNG Stations commissioned standard for the direction and the pace of Gas sellers and CGD companies) and and what is really noteworthy is that some change in the country - may be a “New catalyse trading. of the newer CGD entities have taken the Abnormal”. No mention of developments can be lead in this. It is not very likely that volumes complete without a mention of the USAID A couple of events happened will be affected in the CGD sector with document on Roadmap for Developments simultaneously in the Indian gas sector the addition of new geographical areas. of Downstream Natural Gas Markets doing However, additional GAs will most likely Domestic gas prices began to drop the rounds recently. be the key driver of gas consumption in the making it tough for E&P players to commit It is not something entirely new. The CGD sector in the long term. Public sector additional investments in the development prescription has been known for quite some oil-marketing companies (OMCs) like of gas assets; several international and time. Following the Roadmap in India Bharat Petroleum, Hindustan Petroleum, local majors announced cut in spending, would require several policy decisions at and Indian Oil may consider entering CNG however, it is advantage gas consumers. Govt. level from a future Energy Strategy retail distribution. Today the price is at a historic low of $1.79 point of view. That is currently (and repeated Alongside has been the opening up of per MMBtu. for quite some time) possible only if there LNG retail: Both the public and private After the historic drop in spot LNG price is an Energy Policy which clearly lists the sector entities would benefit from opening in April, there has been a steady rise in spot role of Natural Gas in Power Generation as up of retail LNG distribution with the oil LNG price touching $ 6.90 per MMBtu also a level playing field for Natural Gas as marketing companies best placed to take for December delivery. This is a quantum fuel and a ban on all polluting fuel across advantage of the new regulation quickly, jump of $1.10 per MMBtu within a week. the country. ---- Too much to wish for! May however, the challenge will come from the The drop in Brent crude as compared to be, but its about time the country decided OEMs and conversion markets for heavy last year has further helped in easing of the to take the problem head on in pursuit of duty vehicles. Immense opportunities exist long term contracted LNG to India. the 15% gas share in the energy pie within in LNG retailing both for on-road and off- After one of the strictest lockdowns, the next 10 years. the easing of gas price has helped revive road vehicles including marine application. consumption in India, especially in the There has been a lot of discussion Vivek Joshi power sector. Significant increase in about alternate fuels- hydrogen, HCNG, Executive Director, NGS consumption has been witnessed in the bio-gas etc: Bio-gas is being encouraged sector in the last few months despite a throughout the country by incentivizing slow down in the economy. There has been landfill projects for bio-methanation in Contents a increase of over 10% in the sector as urban areas. Several projects are already Editorial 1 compared to last year due to a favourable on-line while many more are being Gas Statistics - pricing regime. developed. Renewable methane will be an Domestic and International 3 All of this had a positive impact on option for natural gas in the future.. Changing World of LNG - the gas consumption despite the gloom, Gas Price continues to remain a Coronavirus Play 8 however, the growth in the CGD sector contentious issue. It is understood that the has been slow mainly due to the transport Petroleum Ministry is considering pegging News Briefs 13 Please send your comments to: Afsir Ahmad +919818763429 [email protected] Deepika Lal +91999394488 [email protected] WE ARE THE GREEN FUTURE. WE ARE MGL The foundation of future lies in the present. At present, Mahanagar Gas Limitied (MGL) is an organisation that reaches over 10 lakh families everyday through its ever expanding Piped Natural Gas (PNG) network. Simultaneously, it also fuels over 6 lakh vehicles with clean fuel - Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). This reach concludes into lesser pollution withevery progressing day. L GAS STATISTICS - DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL Gas Production/Consumption/Imports (mmscmd) TREND IN GAS PRODUCTION/CONSUMPTION/IMPORTS (MMSCMD) 140.00 70.00 60.79 120.00 60.00 55.57 52.90 52.90 52.38 52.90 51.83 51.67 51.43 51.95 50.91 56.07 52.61 54.29 100.00 50.00 47.12 48.52 80.00 40.00 60.00 30.00 % 91.91 76.49 95.74 90.15 91.07 93.27 91.17 86.29 88.90 90.61 95.80 64.90 76.86 89.10 95.59 mmscmd 120.70 40.00 20.00 20.00 10.00 85.97 85.84 85.25 85.12 84.23 83.03 82.88 83.19 81.91 81.61 77.84 75.06 68.77 71.45 75.01 76.43 0.00 0.00 Jul-19 Apr-19 Apr-20 Oct-19 Feb-20 Jan-20 Jun-19 Jun-20 Mar-20 Sep-19 Dec-19 Nov-19 Aug-19 July-20 May-19 May-20 Net gas production (mmscmd) LNG imports (mmscmd) Import dependency (%) SECTOR-WISE GAS CONSUMPTION OF DOMESTIC GAS AND RLNG (JULY 2020) 50.00 40.00 47.55 Total gas consumption (July 2020) : 142.42 mmscmd 45.00 The fertilizer, power, refinery 33.39 Total RLNG consumption : 83.87 mmscmd 35.00 sectors did well in July as sales 40.00 Total domestic gas consumption : 58.55 mmscmd picked up and was above last 30.00 years average daily consumption; 35.00 CGD sector continued to struggle. 25.00 30.00 Low domestic gas and LNG price 22.49 32.03 helped improve the PLF factor mmscmd 25.00 20.00 in the power sector. CGD sector 31.19 20.00 witnessed a huge drop from 20.87 14.45 16.87 15.00 % 20.58 11.85 an average of 25 MMSCMD in 15.00 16.35 11.53 16.42 10.00 2019-20 to 16 MMSCMD in July 6.30 20. Pandemic and the subsequent 10.00 17.74 6.42 8.97 9.03 lockdowns across the country had 5.00 5.00 8.32 a significant impact on the sector 10.00 7.84 11.15 2.84 0.65 especially the transport segment. 0.00 0.00 Fertiliser Power Refinery CGD Petrochemicals Others Total gas consumption by sector (mmscmd) 47.55 32.03 20.58 16.42 8.97 16.87 Consumption of domestic gas (mmscmd) 16.35 20.87 2.84 10.00 0.65 7.84 Consumption of LNG (mmscmd) 31.19 11.16 17.74 6.42 8.32 9.03 Sector’s share in total gas consumption(%) 33.39 22.49 14.45 11.53 6.30 11.85 TREND IN CONSUMPTION OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS In ‘000 MT Apr-19 Apr-20 % Growth May-19 May-20 % Growth Jun-19 Jun-20 % Growth Jul-19 Jul-20 % Growth Aug-19 Aug-20 % Growth LPG 1900 2113 11 2054 2296 12 1793 2071 16 2219 2266 2 2402 2275 -5 Naphtha 949 820 -14 795 1022 29 987 1160 17 1465 1277 -13 1420 1073 -24 MS 2459 973 -60 2737 1771 -35 2639 2282 -14 2523 2260 -10 2575 2381 -8 HSD 7323 3253 -56 7788 5494 -29 7451 6305 -15 6841 5511 -19 6117 4849 -21 FO & LSHS 499 293 -41 515 469 -9 476 501 5 568 494 -13 479 499 4 Petroleum coke 2254 779 -65 2135 2502 17 1480 1546 4 1495 1616 8 1783 1376 -23 Source: PPAC, NGS Research GAS STATISTICS REPORT 3 GAS STATISTICS - DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL Gas - Price & Analytics CRUDE PRICE (INDIAN BASKET) DOMESTIC GAS PRICE ($/MMBTU) 10 80.00 9.32 65.50 9 8.43 70.00 61.73 62.54 64.31 8 7.67 60.00 7 6.61 6.78 59.35 59.70 54.63 6.3 50.00 44.19 5.56 5.61 40.63 6 5.3 4.66 40.00 5 $/Barrel 43.35 33.36 30.60 3.82 3.69 4.06 30.00 4 3.36 3.23 3.06 2.5 2.48 2.89 3.06 2.39 20.00 3 19.90 1.79 10.00 2 1 0.00 0 0 0 Apr- Oct 15- Apr- Oct 16- Apr- Oct 17- Apr- Oct 18- Apr- Oct 19- Apr- Oct 20 - Sep 15 Mar 16 Sep 16 Mar 17 Sep 17 Mar 18 Sep 18 Mar 19 Sep 19 Mar 20 Sep 20 Mar 21 Jul-20 Apr-20 Oct-19 Feb-20 Jan-20 Jun-20 Mar-20 Dec-19 Aug-20 Sep-19 Nov-19 Aug-19 May-20 Domestic gas price (GCV basis) Price cap for deepwater, ultra deepwater, high temp high pressure areas BRENT/ WTI/ Japan OIL IMPORT PRICE ($/BARRREL) After falling to a historic low in March end, Brent has recovered and is 80 currently at a level of 70 $40-44 per barrel.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • EMB PP25 Research Vessels
    EUROPEAN Next generation Position Paper 25 MARINE BOARD European Research Vessels Next generation European Research Vessels Current status and Foreseeable Evolution Cover Photo: View from the L'Atalante afterdeck while the ship is maneuvering. The L'Atalante is a research vessel of the French oceanographic fleet operated by Ifremer. This operation named Cassiopée, took place in the Pacific Ocean in 2015. Credit: © Ifremer/Ird - N. Lamande European Marine Board IVZW Belgian Enterprise Number: 0650.608.890 Wandelaarkaai 7 I 8400 Ostend I Belgium Tel.: +32(0)59 34 01 63 I Fax: +32(0)59 34 01 65 E-mail: [email protected] www.marineboard.eu EMB_PP25_Research_Vessels_cover_11mm.indd 1-3 17/10/19 21:51 NEXT GENERATION EUROPEAN RESEARCH VESSELS European Marine Board The European Marine Board provides a pan-European platform for its member organizations to develop common priorities, to advance marine research, and to bridge the gap between science and policy in order to meet future marine science challenges and opportunities. The European Marine Board was established in 1995 to facilitate enhanced cooperation between European marine science organizations towards the development of a common vision on the strategic research priorities for marine science in Europe. Members are either major national marine or oceanographic institutes, research funding agencies, or national consortia of universities with a strong marine research focus. In 2019, the European Marine Board represents 33 Member Organizations from 18 countries. The Board provides the essential components for transferring knowledge for leadership in marine research in Europe. Adopting a strategic role, the European Marine Board serves its member organizations by providing a forum within which marine research policy advice to national agencies and to the European Commission is developed, with the objective of promoting the establishment of the European Research Area.
    [Show full text]
  • Research Vessel Thomas G. Thompson Ship Specifications
    VESSELS SUPPORTING OCEAN EXPLORATION AND RESEARCH Research Vessel Thomas G. Thompson The R/V Thomas G. Thompson is owned by the U.S. Navy Office of Naval Research and is operated by the Ship Specifications School of Oceanography at the University of Washington. The Thompson measures 274 feet in Length: 273 ft (Global Class) length and draws 19 feet with a full load. Normal Draft: 17 ft cruising speed for the ship is 11 knots. Speed: 11 knots Range: 11,300 nm Endurance: 60 days Core Capabilities Berthing: 22 crew, 38 mission personnel The Thompson is equipped for multidisciplinary Commissioned: 1991 research projects involving large science parties. The Sonar Systems: 30 kHz Kongsberg EM 302 vessel can berth up to 36 scientific personnel, 21 multibeam sonar, 3.5 kHz Knudsen 3260 sub‐ officers and crew, and two marine technicians. bottom profiler, ADCP Laboratory space includes a large dry lab, wet lab, two Other Capabilities: Designed for interoperability bioanalytical labs, and a “hydro” lab. The hydro lab of projects, including full ocean depth CTDs, AUVs, is where scientists typically direct any ROV and AUV and deep ocean ROVs operations. The Thompson has three winches, three cranes, and an A‐Frame for launching scientific equipment. It is also equipped with an EM 302 multibeam sonar system, sub‐bottom profiler, ADCP system, and CTD/rosette. A number of ROV and AUV systems have been deployed from Thompson. OER Use Thompson is one of the primary vessels that OER has used to support major expeditions in remote regions of the Pacific Ocean. The vast majority of these expeditions were identified through the competitive peer review proposal process.
    [Show full text]
  • Arctic Marine Transport Workshop 28-30 September 2004
    Arctic Marine Transport Workshop 28-30 September 2004 Institute of the North • U.S. Arctic Research Commission • International Arctic Science Committee Arctic Ocean Marine Routes This map is a general portrayal of the major Arctic marine routes shown from the perspective of Bering Strait looking northward. The official Northern Sea Route encompasses all routes across the Russian Arctic coastal seas from Kara Gate (at the southern tip of Novaya Zemlya) to Bering Strait. The Northwest Passage is the name given to the marine routes between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans along the northern coast of North America that span the straits and sounds of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Three historic polar voyages in the Central Arctic Ocean are indicated: the first surface shop voyage to the North Pole by the Soviet nuclear icebreaker Arktika in August 1977; the tourist voyage of the Soviet nuclear icebreaker Sovetsky Soyuz across the Arctic Ocean in August 1991; and, the historic scientific (Arctic) transect by the polar icebreakers Polar Sea (U.S.) and Louis S. St-Laurent (Canada) during July and August 1994. Shown is the ice edge for 16 September 2004 (near the minimum extent of Arctic sea ice for 2004) as determined by satellite passive microwave sensors. Noted are ice-free coastal seas along the entire Russian Arctic and a large, ice-free area that extends 300 nautical miles north of the Alaskan coast. The ice edge is also shown to have retreated to a position north of Svalbard. The front cover shows the summer minimum extent of Arctic sea ice on 16 September 2002.
    [Show full text]
  • 2007 MTS Overview of Manned Underwater Vehicle Activity
    P A P E R 2007 MTS Overview of Manned Underwater Vehicle Activity AUTHOR ABSTRACT William Kohnen There are approximately 100 active manned submersibles in operation around the world; Chair, MTS Manned Underwater in this overview we refer to all non-military manned underwater vehicles that are used for Vehicles Committee scientific, research, tourism, and commercial diving applications, as well as personal leisure SEAmagine Hydrospace Corporation craft. The Marine Technology Society committee on Manned Underwater Vehicles (MUV) maintains the only comprehensive database of active submersibles operating around the world and endeavors to continually bring together the international community of manned Introduction submersible operators, manufacturers and industry professionals. The database is maintained he year 2007 did not herald a great through contact with manufacturers, operators and owners through the Manned Submersible number of new manned submersible de- program held yearly at the Underwater Intervention conference. Tployments, although the industry has expe- The most comprehensive and detailed overview of this industry is given during the UI rienced significant momentum. Submersi- conference, and this article cannot cover all developments within the allocated space; there- bles continue to find new applications in fore our focus is on a compendium of activity provided from the most dynamic submersible tourism, science and research, commercial builders, operators and research organizations that contribute to the industry and who share and recreational work; the biggest progress their latest information through the MTS committee. This article presents a short overview coming from the least likely source, namely of submersible activity in 2007, including new submersible construction, operation and the leisure markets.
    [Show full text]
  • National Defense Reserve Fleet Inventory for the Month Ending
    U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration National Defense Reserve Fleet Inventory For the Month Ending January 31, 2020 Beginning of Month Vessel Count: 89 End of Month Vessel Count: 89 The National Defense Reserve Fleet Inventory is a monthly federal property accounting report for vessels under the ownership or custody of MARAD. The report further officially assigns vessels to an Accountable MARAD Division. Produced and Distributed by Division of Sealift Operations and Emergency Response (MAR-612) on February 11, 2020 02/11/2020 1/15 No Changes Recorded During Period Starting Date: January 01, 2020 Ending Date: January 31, 2020 Effective Date Remarks 02/11/2020 2/15 NATIONAL DEFENSE RESERVE FLEET INVENTORY MAR-612: RESERVE FLEET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM MONTHLY REPORT AS OF January 31, 2020 Glossary Program Definition Status Definition Custody Vessels owned/sponsored by Army Vessel sponsor is the Army. other government programs Navy Vessel sponsor is the Navy. or agencies that are being NOAA Vessel sponsor is NOAA. maintained by MARAD in a USCG Vessel sponsor is the Coast Guard. fleet anchorage but not part Title XI Vessel sponsor is the MARAD Title XI program. of the NDRF. RRF RRF vessel not owned by MARAD Non-retention MARAD vessels that no Donation Hold Vessel reserved for donation to a qualified memorial or non-profit or humanitarian organization. longer have a useful Historic Review Vessel under NHPA Section 106 review for National Register eligibility. application and are pending Stripping Being stripped of useful material prior to becoming available for disposal. disposition. Disposal Vessel available for disposal or in the process of being disposed Sold Awaiting Removal Vessel sold for disposal and awaiting removal from fleet site Retention MARAD vessels that are Emergency Sealift Vessel reserverd for sealift support for emergent requirements being preserved for federal Fleet Support Vessel reserved for Reserve Fleet organzation use (e.g., for material storage purposes).
    [Show full text]
  • Shri Saurabh Tripathy Informant and Great Eastern Energy Corporation
    COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA Case No. 63 of 2014 In Re: Shri Saurabh Tripathy Informant And Great Eastern Energy Corporation Ltd. Opposite Party CORAM Mr. Devender Kumar Sikri Chairperson Mr. S. L. Bunker Member Mr. Sudhir Mital Member Mr. U.C. Nahta Member Mr. Justice G. P. Mittal Member Appearances: Shri Sharad Gupta and Shri Vinayak Gupta, Advocates for the Informant alongwith Shri Saurabh Tripathy, Informant- in-Person. Shri Ramji Srinivasan, Senior Advocate with Shri P. Ram Kumar, Shri Avinash Amarnath and Shri Tushar Bhardwaj, Advocates; Shri Amit Sharma, Head (Legal) & Company Secretary and Shri Amit Kumar, Deputy Manager (Legal & Secretarial) for Great Eastern Energy Corporation Ltd. (‘GEECL’/ ‘OP’). C. No. 63 of 2014 Page 1 of 39 ORDER 1. The present information has been filed by Shri Saurabh Tripathy (‘the Informant’) under Section 19(1) (a) of the Competition Act, 2002 (‘the Act’) against Great Eastern Energy Corporation Ltd. (‘the Opposite Party’/ OP/ ‘GEECL’) alleging inter alia contravention of the provisions of Section 4 of the Act. Facts 2. Facts, as stated in the information, may be briefly noticed. 3. GEECL is a company incorporated under the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, having its registered office at M-10, ADDA Industrial Estate, Asansol- 713305, West Bengal. Founded in 1993, it is stated to be the first commercial producer of Coal Bed Methane (CBM) gas in India and is engaged in exploration, development, production, distribution and sale of CBM gas. It currently owns 100% stake in two CBM gas blocks in Raniganj (South), West Bengal and Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu.
    [Show full text]
  • Research Vessel Safety Standards
    RESEARCH VESSEL SAFETY STANDARDS March 2009 UNOLS RVSS – Ninth Edition – March 2009 UNOLS Office University of Rhode Island – Graduate School of Oceanography 15 South Ferry Road Narragansett, RI 02882 This edition of the Research Vessel Safety Standards is dedicated to Captain Jim Williams of Scripps Institution of Oceanography, in appreciation for all of his work with the RVOC, UNOLS and in particular for his work on these standards for the academic research fleet. This edition is also dedicated to Bill Martin of the University of Washington who served as the Chair of RVTEC and as a key member of the Safety Committee, bringing the voice of sea-going marine technicians fully into the process of keeping these Safety Standards current and relevant to the UNOLS Community. The UNOLS Office and the UNOLS Research Vessel Safety Committee would like to acknowledge the support of the National Science Foundation, Office of Naval Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, US Geological Survey, and Minerals Management Service for support of this project. RVSS Edition 9 – 03/12/2009 PREFACE UNOLS Member Institutions first adopted the Research Vessel Safety Standards (RVSS) in May 1976. Later editions were adopted by members at UNOLS meetings in May 1981, May 1985, October 1989, September 1992, October 1995, July 1999 and March 2003. The UNOLS Council adopted this ninth edition in March 2009. In lieu of published institutional policy, these safety standards are considered the guidelines for UNOLS Research Vessels. For that reason, all UNOLS Members, both Operators and others, should be thoroughly familiar with the contents of this manual and comply with its recommendations as appropriate.
    [Show full text]
  • BLÜCHER Marine References
    BLÜCHER Marine References Country Project Shipyard Owner Vessel Type Hull no. Year Argentina Frigate Naval Shipyard Frigate Frigate Refitting 2005 Australia Australian Customs and Austal Ships Australian Customs and Border Cape Class Patrol Boat 361 2013 Border Protection Service Protection Service Australia Australian Customs and Austal Ships Australian Customs and Border Cape Class Patrol Boat 362 2013 Border Protection Service Protection Service Australia Australian Customs and Austal Ships Australian Customs and Border Cape Class Patrol Boat 363 2013 Border Protection Service Protection Service Australia Australian Customs and Austal Ships Australian Customs and Border Cape Class Patrol Boat 364 2013 Border Protection Service Protection Service Australia Australian Customs and Austal Ships Australian Customs and Border Cape Class Patrol Boat 365 2014 Border Protection Service Protection Service Australia Australian Customs and Austal Ships Australian Customs and Border Cape Class Patrol Boat 366 2014 Border Protection Service Protection Service Australia Australian Customs and Austal Ships Australian Customs and Border Cape Class Patrol Boat 367 2014 Border Protection Service Protection Service Australia Australian Customs and Austal Ships Australian Customs and Border Cape Class Patrol Boat 368 2014 Border Protection Service Protection Service Australia Australian Defence Civmec/ASC Australian Defence OPV OPV1 2019 Australia Australian Defence - ASC Shipyard Australian Defence Air Warfare Destroyer 2012 AWD Australia Australian Defence - LHD BAE Systems Australian Defence Landing Helicpoter 2012 Dock Australia Dick Smith Tenix Dick Smith Ocean Research Ulysses Blue 2005 Vessel Australia Esso West Tuna Esso Platform 1996 Australia HMAS Arunta BAE Systems Australian Defence ANZAC Frigate ANZAC 2019 Australia Jean de la Valette - Virtu Austal Ships Virtu Ferries High Speed Ferry 248 2010 Ferries Australia RNZN Tenix RNZN Ocean Research 42826 2006 Vessel Australia Taylor Bros.
    [Show full text]
  • Ocean of Solutions to Tackle Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss
    to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss ocean-climate.org Production: Marine Lecerf The Ocean & Coordination: Loreley Picourt and Anaïs Deprez Graphic design: Natacha Bigan Climate Platform, COVER PHOTOS: who are we? © Cyrille Barnérias © F. Larrey / Conservatoire du littoral The Ocean & Climate Platform is an international network of more than 90 © Daniel Uribe organisations from civil society - including NGOs, research institutes, foundations, © Franck GAZZOLA / UNDER THE POLE / ZEPPELIN NETWORK local authorities, international organisations and private sector entities - united around a key message: “a healthy ocean for a protected climate”. © Jean Jalbert – Tour du Valat © M.Dagnino / Institut Océanographique The Platform aims to promote scientific expertise and advocate for a better © Maxime HORLAVILLE / UNDER THE POLE recognition of ocean-climate-biodiversity issues by national and international © Nausicaá decision-makers. At the science-policy interface, the Platform supports policymakers in need of scientific information and guidance in the implementation of © Planète Mer - L. Debas public policies. © wpd In addition, the Platform provides a forum for exchange BACK COVER PHOTOS: and reflection: where stakeholders can build a common and holistic approach to the challenge of protecting © Alexis Rosenfield marine ecosystems and tackling climate change. © Sarah Lelong Drawing on its members’ expertise, the © Institut oceanographique/Michel Dagnino Platform brings light to concrete © Shom / Yannick Lenouvel solutions, based on the latest available science, to ©Jifmar Offshore Services preserve the ocean, its © The Sea People biodiversity and © Institut oceanographique/Michel Dagnino the climate. © The Sea People © IPEV - Cyril Gallut © Coral Guardian / Coco Tamlyn RECOMMENDED CITATION: OCEAN AND CLIMATE (2021), Ocean of Solutions to tackle climate 3 change and biodiversity loss, Ocean & Climate Platform, p.
    [Show full text]
  • Automated Underway Oceanic and Atmospheric Measurements from Ships
    AUTOMATED UNDERWAY OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC MEASUREMENTS FROM SHIPS Shawn R. Smith (1), Mark A. Bourassa (1), E. Frank Bradley (2), Catherine Cosca (3), Christopher W. Fairall (4), Gustavo J. Goni (5), John T. Gunn (6), Maria Hood (7), Darren L. Jackson (8), Elizabeth C. Kent (9), Gary Lagerloef (6), Philip McGillivary (10), Loic Petit de la Villéon (11), Rachel T. Pinker (12), Eric Schulz (13), Janet Sprintall (14), Detlef Stammer (15), Alain Weill (16), Gary A. Wick (17), Margaret J. Yelland (9) (1) Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306-2840, USA, Emails: [email protected], [email protected] (2) CSIRO Land and Water, PO Box 1666, Canberra, ACT 2601, AUSTRALIA, Email: [email protected] (3) NOAA/PMEL, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115, USA, Email: [email protected] (4) NOAA/ESRL/PSD, R/PSD3, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305-3328, USA, Email: [email protected] (5) USDC/NOAA/AOML/PHOD, 4301 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, FL 33149, USA, Email: [email protected] (6) Earth and Space Research, 2101 Fourth Ave., Suite 1310, Seattle, WA, 98121, USA, Emails: [email protected], [email protected] (7) Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission UNESCO, 1, rue Miollis, 75732 Paris Cedex 15, FRANCE, Email: [email protected] (8) Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, NOAA/ESRL/PSD, 325 Broadway, R/PSD2, Boulder, CO 80305, USA, Email: [email protected] (9) National Oceanography Centre, European Way, Southampton, SO14 3ZH, UK, Emails: [email protected],
    [Show full text]
  • G20 Subsidies to Oil, Gas and Coal Production
    G20 subsidies to oil gas and coal production: India Vibhuti Garg and Ken Bossong Argentina Australia Brazil Canada China France Germany India Indonesia Italy Japan Korea (Republic of) Mexico Russia Saudi Arabia This country study is a background paper for the report Empty promises: G20 subsidies South Africa to oil, gas and coal production by Oil Change International (OCI) and the Overseas Turkey Development Institute (ODI). It builds on research completed for an earlier report The fossil United Kingdom fuel bailout: G20 subsidies to oil, gas and coal exploration, published in 2014. United States For the purposes of this country study, production subsidies for fossil fuels include: national subsidies, investment by state-owned enterprises, and public finance.A brief outline of the methodology can be found in this country summary. The full report provides a more detailed discussion of the methodology used for the country studies and sets out the technical and transparency issues linked to the identification of G20 subsidies to oil, gas and coal production. The authors welcome feedback on both this country study and the full report to improve the accuracy and transparency of information on G20 government support to fossil fuel production. A Data Sheet with data sources and further information for India’s production subsidies is available at: http://www.odi.org/publications/10073-g20-subsidies-oil-gas-coal-production-india priceofoil.org Country Study odi.org November 2015 Background remained substantial at $11 billion in 2014–15 (MoPNG, India has substantial fossil fuel reserves, including 61 2015b). Similar consumer subsidies of approximately billion tonnes of coal, 5.7 billion barrels of oil and 1.4 $12 billion in 2012–13 existed in the electricity sector.
    [Show full text]
  • PPAC's Snapshot of India's Oil & Gas Data
    PPAC's Snapshot of India’s Oil & Gas data Abridged Ready Reckoner May, 2021 Petroleum Planning & Analysis Cell (Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas) As on 18.06.2021 Petroleum Planning & Analysis Cell (PPAC), an attached office of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG), Government of India, collects and analyses data on the Oil and Gas sector. It disseminates many reports on the Oil & Gas sector to the various stakeholders. The data is obtained from the Public Sector companies, Government agencies as well as the Private companies. Given the ever-increasing demand for energy and transition of energy demand to renewables and Biofuels, Policy makers and Analysts need to be well informed about the updated trends in the Oil & Gas industry. The PPAC’s Snapshot of India’s Oil & Gas data (Abridged Ready Reckoner) provides a comprehensive compilation of the latest data/information in a single volume for the latest month and historical time series. The Snapshot of India’s Oil & Gas data is also published on PPAC’s website (www.ppac.gov.in) and is accessible on mobile app-PPACE. This publication is a concerted effort by all divisions of PPAC. The cooperation of the oil and gas industry is acknowledged for their timely inputs. Table of contents Table Description Page No. Highlights for the month 2-3 ECONOMIC INDICATORS 1 Selected indicators of the Indian economy 5 2 Crude oil, LNG and petroleum products at a glance; Graph 6-7 CRUDE OIL, REFINING & PRODUCTION 3 Indigenous crude oil production 9 4 Domestic oil & gas production vis-à-vis overseas
    [Show full text]