Selected Books
The New Geopolitics of Natural Gas by
We are in the midst of an energy revolution, led by the United States. As the world's greatest producer of natural gas moves aggressively to expand its exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG), America stands poised to become an energy superpower-an unanticipated development with far-reaching implications for the international order. Agnia Grigas drills deep into today's gas markets to uncover the forces and trends transforming the geopolitics of gas. The boom in shale gas production in the United States, the growth of global LNG trade, and the buildup of gas transport infrastructure worldwide have so transformed the traditional markets that natural gas appears to be on the verge of becoming a true global commodity. Traditional suppliers like Russia, whose energy-poor neighbors were dependent upon its gas exports and pipelines, are feeling the foundations of the old order shifting beneath their feet. Grigas examines how this new reality is rewriting the conventional rules of intercontinental gas trade and realigning strategic relations among the United States, the European Union, Russia, China, and beyond. In the near term, Moscow's political influence will erode as the Russian gas giant Gazprom loses share in its traditional markets while its efforts to pivot eastward to meet China's voracious energy needs will largely depend on Beijing's terms. In this new geopolitics of gas, the United States will enjoy opportunities but also face challenges in leveraging its newfound energy clout to reshape relations with both European states and rising Asian powers.
Call Number: HD9581.U52 G75 2017 (Young Library)Publication Date: 2017
Natural Gas and Renewable Methane for Powertrains by
This book focuses on natural gas and synthetic methane as contemporary and future energy sources. Following a historical overview, physical and chemical properties, occurrence, extraction, transportation and storage of natural gas are discussed. Sustainable production of natural gas and methane as well as production and storage of synthetic methane are scrutinized next. A substantial part of the book addresses construction of vehicles for natural and synthetic methane as well as large engines for industrial and maritime use. The last chapters present some perspectives on further uses of renewable liquid fuels as well as natural gas for industrial engines and gas power plants.
Call Number: eBook (OnlinePublication Date: 2016
Fundamentals of Natural Gas by
Natural Gas has been called "the prince of hydrocarbons," an abundant resource that is versatile, competitive with other fuels and popular throughout the world. Newer technologies that can deliver natural gas to worldwide markets coupled with its reputation as a clean-building, efficent energy source make natural gas the international "fuel of the future." Key features and benefits are: • Thorough understanding of the entire natural gas value chain • Gas terms, conversion units, commercialization, and marketing issues • Current and emerging international players, and the latest in techology development.
Call Number: TN880 .C52 2006 (Science & Engineering Library)Publication Date: 2006
