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Technologies for the Future
> David C. CarrollPresident and CEO
NARUC Winter Committee MeetingsFebruary 16, 2015
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Our Mission: Natural Gas, An Energy Mix Essential
Reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainable economic growth
Supply END USEDELIVERYSUPPLY
Promoting the efficient use of energy
resources
Expanding the supply of affordable energy
Ensuring a safe and reliable energy delivery
infrastructure
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Hydraulic Fracturing Test Site
> All fracture stages might contribute to total production, however in many cases the majority of production in a horizontal well comes from a few fracture stages
> Public concerns about environmental safety of hydraulic fracturing are widespread
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> Clearer understanding of the fracturing dynamics are key to controlling fracture dimensions and vital to the productivity of fracture networks created in long horizontal wells
Source of graphic: Ciezobka, Jordan. Marcellus Gas Shale Project. RPSEA Project 9122-04. Gas Technology Institute. August 25, 2011.
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LocusView Solutions
> Commercial implementation of advanced geospatial technologies
Mapping with tracking and traceability for pipes, fittings, and fusions
Survey and inspection tracking and reporting
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Heavy-Duty NGV Hybrid Vehicles
> US Hybrid Corp: Plug-in CNG Hybrid Truck
CWI 8.9 ISLG, 320kW motor drive coupled with
100kW Li-ion battery pack
Partners include US Hybrid, Freightliner, UC
Riverside, Calko Transport, SoCalGas
Funded by CEC, UTD and SoCal Gas
> BAE Systems: Battery Electric CNG Range
Extender
Two 200kW systems and two AC traction motors
Partners: BAE, Kenworth, World CNG, Calstart, Total
Transportation Solutions, Inc.
Funded by DOE, SCAQMD and others
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Home Refueling:Free-Piston Linear Motor Compressor
Eliminates all but one moving part to improve durability and compressor system efficiency, reduce system cost, installation, and maintenance for natural gas home refueling
ARPA-E project partners: GTI: Compressor and heat
management designs
UT-CEM: Linear motor design
Argonne National Lab: Surface treatment and sealing technology
OTD & GTI CONFIDENTIAL 77
Unwavering commitment to safety, reliability and environmental stewardship
Natural gas--a foundation fuel for direct use, power generation and industrial manufacturing
Research ideas and adequate funding needed to drive innovations into the marketplace
GTI and the Natural Gas Industry –Progress through Technology
Thank you for your support!
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IGU Presidency 2015-2018
> The International Gas Union (IGU) was founded in 1931. It is a worldwide non-profit organization registered in Vevey, Switzerland with the Secretariat currently located in Oslo, Norway.
> The mission of IGU is to advocate gas as an integral part of a sustainable global energy system, and to promote the political, technical and economic progress of the gas industry.
David CarrollPresident, IGUPresident & CEO, GTI
Dave McCurdyChairman, WGC 2018 NOCPresident & CEO, AGA
Mel YdreosChairman, IGU Coordination CommitteeExecutive Director, EnergyVantage