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Highlights
COMING AUGUST 2008
The resolve and ingenuity that are hallmarks of U.S.-based independents have natural gas production numbers turning the corner. With sky-high oil prices, new plays such as the Bakken and resurgent enhanced recovery projects, could increased domestic oil production be far behind? One thing is certain, the groundswell of industry activity is producing results. Analysis of the positive trends, the many roadblocks along the way, and a healthy helping of new technology all are in the
August issue of
The American Oil & Gas Reporter!
July 2008 Cover Story
Unconventional Gas, Ultradeepwater Technology Focus Of R&D Programs
By Kent Perry
SUGAR LAND, TX.–In January 2007, the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory awarded a contract to the Research Partnership to Secure Energy for America (RPSEA) to manage the “ultradeepwater and unconventional natural gas and other petroleum resources research and development program” pursuant to the Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 2005.
RPSEA is a nonprofit corporation composed of a consortium of U.S.-related entities dedicated to increasing America’s supply of energy. Participation in RPSEA is open to all organizations resident or incorporated within North America that are actively engaged in the energy industry or energy-related research. With more than 100 members, RPSEA membership represents a broad cross section of energy stakeholder viewpoints and talent.
