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Conventional and Unconventional Gas Production
Short course
In Bedfordshire ()
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Engineering Institute of Technology
Foundation degree Online£ 4001-5000 -
Petroedge Asia
Training Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Canterbury College
Course OnlinePrice on request -
Engineering Institute of Technology
Foundation degree Online£ 4001-5000 -
University of Bedfordshire
Foundation degree Bedfordshire / BlendedPrice on request -
Charles Sturt University
Postgraduate OnlinePrice on request -
The Professional Training Centre
Course InhousePrice on request
Description
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Type
Short course
Unconventional gas from hydraulic fracturing, gas hydrates, coal bed methane, underground gasification, and bio-gas are increasingly being incorporated into the natural gas supply system. Each of these has it is own challenges, and some of them are immensely controversial, various nations have declared moratoria on their development because of environmental concerns. Nonetheless the economic potential of such sources is so large that there is already a commitment in the UK to proceed from the highest levels, and in the USA, the development of such gas sources will likely ensure coal fired power is phased out, and will also transform its chemical industry, with possibly devastating results for the European industry. In the light of these developments a proper understanding of both the potential and risks associated with the development of such resources is critical to anyone interested in the world energy outlook.
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Subjects
- Gas
- Industry
- Natural Gas
- Production
Course programme
On successful completion of this study the student should be able to:
- Explain why natural gas is the preferred fossil fuel (in terms of its handling, and combustion properties with different types of energy systems) and explain both its benefits and challenges if it is to be used in a carbon constrained world
- Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the different sources from which natural gas is likely to be extracted, and explain what the limits to those resources are, and what environmental and economic issues are associated with its extraction, including any geographical or geological related issues
- Critically evaluate the environment issues associated with the use of unconventional natural gas
- Critically analyse the challenges to hydraulic fracturing, gas hydrate extraction and underground coal gasification technologies.
Core content
- General understanding of issues of resource evaluation, resource extraction or creation from a geographical and geological point of view
- Risks and environmental issues posed by hydraulic fracturing worldwide
- The economic potential of unconventional natural gas in a national and international setting
- Financial issues associated with natural gas exploitation from unconventional natural gas
- Public perception issues associated with the use of natural gas.
Conventional and Unconventional Gas Production
-
Engineering Institute of Technology
Foundation degree Online£ 4001-5000 -
Petroedge Asia
Training Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Canterbury College
Course OnlinePrice on request -
Engineering Institute of Technology
Foundation degree Online£ 4001-5000 -
University of Bedfordshire
Foundation degree Bedfordshire / BlendedPrice on request -
Charles Sturt University
Postgraduate OnlinePrice on request -
The Professional Training Centre
Course InhousePrice on request