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Technologies for the Future > David C. Carroll President and CEO NARUC Winter Committee Meetings February 16, 2015

Technologies for the Future David C. Carroll President and CEO NARUC Winter Committee Meetings February 16, 2015

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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

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