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Small Producer Program

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:56:48 GMT

The nature of United States domestic petroleum and natural gas production has changed over the years. Maturing production areas in the lower 48 states and the need to respond to shareholder expectations have resulted in major integrated petroleum companies shifting their exploration and production focus toward the offshore and foreign countries. Consequently, the role of the independent producer has become far more significant to domestic onshore petroleum production. For example, the independent share of the lower 48 states petroleum production increased from 45 percent in the mid-1980s to over 60 percent by 1995. Even more impressively, independent producers have been responsible for all of the major onshore discoveries since 1990. The fundamental uniqueness of independent producers and their role in supplying the nations energy must be recognized and addressed. There are thousands of independent oil and natural gas producers across the United States, and according to data...

Onshore Unconventional Resources Program

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:56:03 GMT

Unconventional Natural Gas and Other Petroleum Resources Mission The mission of the unconventional natural gas and other petroleum resources program element is to increase the supply of domestic natural gas and other petroleum resources through reducing the cost and increasing the efficiency of exploration for and production of such resources, while improving safety and minimizing environmental impact. Unconventional natural gas and other petroleum resource is defined in the Energy Policy Act as natural gas and other petroleum resource located onshore in an economically inaccessible geological formation, including the resources of small producers. Resource Opportunities and Priorities Unconventional natural gas resources are best described as those gas accumulations that are hard to characterize and commercially produce by common exploration and production technologies. These resources are typically located in heterogeneous, extremely complex, and often poorly understood geologic...

The Solicitation Process

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:54:09 GMT

Introduction The RPSEA project solicitation process is designed to ensure solicitation requests lead to proposals, awards and technology that support program goals. As described below, RPSEA has established a process whereby stakeholder input is incorporated into an annual plan that then serves as the basis for soliciting, evaluating, and awarding research awards. Strategic Development The solicitation process begins with strategic development activities lead by the RPSEA Board of Directors (BOD) which define high-level program objectives. The BOD’s Strategic Advisory Committee (SAC), made up of both members and non-members from diverse organizations, ensure that industry needs are clearly identified. Program/Annual Plan The strategic objectives developed by the SAC then guide the development of the draft Annual Plan. The draft Annual Plan will specifically define the areas of work to be pursued during the next 12 month period. The Vice Presidents of the Program Elements...

Leadership

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:44:45 GMT

RPSEA is proud to have a distinguished and diverse Board of Directors who are each renowned for their expertise and when combined as our leadership team give RPSEA extraordinary guidance. RPSEA Chair Mr. Mark Murphy, Strata Production Company Board Members Dr. Richard Bajura, West Virginia University Mr. Brian R. Cebull, Representing the Independent Petroleum Association of America Dr. Brian Clark, Schlumberger Mr. Daniel D. Gleitman, Halliburton Energy Services Dr. Richard C. Haut, Houston Advanced Research Center Mr. Christopher Haver, Chevron Corporation Mr. Lynn Helms, Representing the Interstate Oil & Gas Compact Commission Dr. Stephen A. Holditch, Texas A&M University Dr. Brooks A. Keel, Louisiana State University Ms. Melanie A. Kenderdine, Gas Technology Institute Mr. Roger King, Mississippi State University Dr. Daniel H. Lopez, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Mr. Dirk McDermott, Altira Group Mr. Christopher McGill, The American Gas...

RPSEA Past Forums

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:55:42 GMT

The past technical forums have been used by RPSEA as a vehicle to gather insight and input into those critical technology needs of a specific topic or area of importance to our members. These presentations have been released exclusively for our members benefit and we ask that you give the author and organization credit if you use any part of a presentation. 2008 Forums Low Impact Oil & Gas Operations in Environmentally Sensitive Areas Forum RPSEA Forum at the 2008 International Coalbed and Shale Gas Symposium Technologies for Mitigation of Environmental Impact of Rocky Mountain Unconventional Oil and Gas Operations Forum CO2 EOR with Carbon Sequestration Forum Alaskan Unconventional Gas Resource Forum Fracture in Devonian Black Shale of the Applachian Basin Workshop 2007 Forums Shale Plays, Technology, and Permian Basin Trends Bakken Shale Sea Floor Engineering Unconventional Plays & Research Needs for Applachian Basin Small Producers Flow Assurance Vortex...

RPSEA Members

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:18:07 GMT

MAP OF RPSEA MEMBERS ACERGY US ACUTE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES ADVANCED RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL AEROVIRONMENT ALTIRA GROUP (THE) AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION APACHE CORPORATION APEX SPECTRAL TECHNOLOGY APS TECHNOLOGY BAKER HUGHES BILL BARRETT CORPORATION BP AMERICA BJ SERVICES BREITBURN ENERGY BRETAGNE LLC BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK CAMERON/CURTISS-WRIGHT EMD CARBO CERAMICS CENTER FOR MARINE CNG, INC. CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CHEVRON CORPORATION CITY OF SUGAR LAND COLORADO ENERGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE/COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES COLORADO OIL & GAS ASSOCIATION CONOCOPHILLIPS CONSERVATION COMMITTEE OF CALIFORNIA OIL & GAS PRODUCERS CORRELATIONS COMPANY CSI TECHNOLOGIES DCP MIDSTREAM, LP DELCO OHEB ENERGY, LLC DET NORSKE VERITAS (USA) DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION (THE) DISCOVERY GROUP ENCANA OIL & GAS ENERCREST ENERGY CORPORATION OF AMERICA ENERGY VALLEY (THE) FLEISCHAKER COMPANIES FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY GAS TECHNOLOGY...

Industry News

Tue, 20 May 2008 15:30:54 GMT

The latest news and analysis of issues and events in the oil & gas industry. Click here for more industry related news. The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) website, oil and gas program. The Oil and Gas Innovation Center website, which RPSEA sponsors. The Young Professionals in Energy (YPE) website, which RPSEA sponsors.

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Thu, 08 May 2008 16:38:42 GMT

RPSEA 2009 Ultra-Deepwater Project Idea/Problem Statement Submission Form Guidelines

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:25:50 GMT

The RPSEA Ultra-Deepwater program is soliciting input for the development of the 2009 Annual Plan in the form of requests for project ideas and/or problem statements. The 2009 program will focus on six high level ultra-deepwater Gulf of Mexico needs as listed: RPSEA 2009 Ultra-Deepwater (UDW) Program Needs: Drilling, completion and intervention breakthroughs Appraisal & development geoscience and reservoir engineering Significantly extend subsea tieback distances & surface host elimination Dry trees and risers (wet or dry tree) in 10,000’ wd Economic small field (~100 mmboe) developments Continuous improvement / optimize field development • Per wellbore recovery • Cost reduction • Reliability improvements • Efficiency improvements These needs are further defined by detailed challenges which are detailed in the Microsoft PowerPoint presentation attached. All project ideas and problem statements will need to address one or more of the listed...

Contact Directory

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:34:54 GMT

Armaza, Felipe Energy Analyst farmaza@rpsea.org Beach, Steve Director, Corporate Affairs sbeach@rpsea.org Cather, Martha Program Coordinator, Small Producers martha@prrc.nmt.edu Chitwood, Jim Technology Manager, Offshore Ultra-Deepwater jchitwood@rpsea.org Fray, Russ VP, Operations rfray@rpsea.org Garzione, Tony Contracts & Subcontracts Mgr. tgarzione@rpsea.org Haver, Chris VP, Offshore Ultra-Deepwater chaver@rpsea.org Lee, Robert Team Lead, Small Producers lee@prrc.nmt.edu Ming, Mike President mming@rpsea.org Mozisek, Danette Communications Coordinator dmozisek@rpsea.org Nelson, Patsy Information Technology pnelson@rpsea.org Nguyen, Phuc ...

Archive of Closed RFPs

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:58:53 GMT

Previous RFPs have been archived. Please click on links below to access. Unconventional Gas and Other Petroleum Resources Program, 2007 The Unconventional Gas and Other Petroelum Resources Program RFP for 2007, PDF, (408 KB) Small Producers Program, 2007 The Small Producers Program RFP for 2007, PDF, (478 KB) Ultra-Deepwater Program, 2007 Wax Control (DW1201), PDF, (242 KB) Multiphase Meter Technology: Improvements to Deepwater Subsea Management (DW1301), PDF, (292 KB) Ultra-High Conductivity Umbilicals (DW1302), PDF, (243 KB) Composite Riser for Ultra-Deepwater High Pressure Wells (DW1401), PDF, (247 KB) Ultra-Deepwater Dry Tree System for Drilling and Production in the Gulf of Mexcio - Phase I (DW1402), PDF, (243 KB) Fatigue Performance of High Strength Riser Materials (DW1403), PDF, (255 KB) Grand Challenge - Extreme Reach Development (DW1501), PDF, (235 KB) Graduate Student Design Projects (DW1603), PDF, (297 KB) Improved Recovery: Phase I (DW1701), PDF,...

Research Partnership to Secure Energy for America

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:42:58 GMT

Ultra-Deepwater Program Request for Proposals for FY2007 closed on 4/14/08 at 4:00 PM CT. The FY2008 Request for Proposals will be forthcoming. Please check back for details. Abstracts of the 2008 Ultra-Deepwater Program RFPs please click here. 2009 Annual Plan Input Request please click here. ++++++++ Unconventional Onshore Program Request for Proposals for FY2007 closed on 12/03/07 at 4:00 PM CST. The FY2008 Request for Proposals will be forthcoming. Please check back for details. Projects for the Unconventional Resources Program have been selected please click here for details. Process of developing 2009 Annual Plan ideas will be collected at Forums please click here for list of upcoming Forums. ++++++++ Small Producer Program Request for Proposals for FY2007 closed on 12/03/07 at 4:00 PM CST. The FY2008 Request for Proposals will be forthcoming. Please check back for details. Process of developing 2009 Annual Plan ideas will be collected at Forums please...

Request for Proposals

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:33:17 GMT

RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP TO SECURE ENERGY FOR AMERICA ((Update 4/14/08) The FY2007 RFPs have closed. It is anticipated that the FY2008 RFPs will be released in early 2008. Check back for details. (RFPs are in PDF format. In order to fully utilize these forms you must have the current version of Adobe Reader. If you dont have Adobe Reader or you need the current version, you can download it here.) Unconventional Gas and Other Petroleum Resources Program The FY2007 RFP closed on 12/03/07. It is anticipated that the FY2008 RFP will be released in early 2008. Check back for details. Small Producers Program The FY2007 RFP closed on 12/03/07. It is anticipated that the FY2008 RFP will be released in early 2008. Check back for details. Ultra-Deepwater Program, 2007 General Questions and Answers pertaining to Ultra-Deepwater Program RFPs, PDF updates 12/13/07, (11 KB) The FY2007 Ultra-Deepwater RFPs closed on 4/14/08. It is anticipated that the FY2008 RFPs will be...

Program Elements

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:30:55 GMT

The program directed by RPSEA is to, maximize the value of natural gas and other petroleum resources of the United States by increasing the supply of such resources, through reducing the cost and increasing the efficiency of exploration for and production of such resources, while improving safety and minimizing environmental impact. This program shall address the following areas: Ultra-deepwater architecture and technology, including drilling to formations in the Outer Continental Shelf to depths greater than 15,000 feet; Unconventional natural gas and other petroleum resource exploration and production technology; and The technology challenges of small producers. Quick Links Onshore Unconventional Resources (Contact List) DOE - The Unconventional Resources Technology Advisory Committee URTAC Minutes for June 22, 2007 Meeting (5.14 MB PDF) 2007 Abstracts Offshore Ultra-Deepwater (Contact List) DOE - The...

2008 Abstracts

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:35:53 GMT

The 2008 Ultra Deep Water Abstracts are for information purposes only.

Request for Proposals are expected to be posted after the Department of Energy approves the RPSEA 2008 Annual Plan.

Proposals against these abstracts will not be accepted at this time.

To view the Abstracts of the 2008 Ultra-Deepwater Program RFP's

please click on the link below

2008 Abstracts

Reports and Publications

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:47:54 GMT

Listed below are links to publicly accesible websites that include up-to-date information on the oil and gas industry. There are many additional sites so let us know if you would like to see a favorite link listed on this page.

For more information or to suggest reports and websites, contact information@rpsea.org

NETL Solicitations

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 05:37:09 GMT

Please find additional links to NETL solicitations below

RE: Environmental and Unconventional Oil

NOI dated February 13th

http://www.netl.doe.gov/business/solicitations/index.html#NOI2

RE: The Open Methane Hydrates Solicitation [DE-PS26-08NT43260]

See (January 30, 2008)

http://www.netl.doe.gov/business/solicitations/index.html#NOI2

The Solicitation Process FAQs

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:57:16 GMT

Who can be awarded a contract? What type of contracts will be awarded? How do I find out about the opportunity to bid on a research award? What are FAR clauses and why are they required? What is a DUNS number and why do I need it? What are Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)? Does CAS apply to my company? What is cost share? What counts as cost share? What are in-kind cost share contributions? What is Intellectual Property? How is Intellectual Property protected? As a Large business, can I retain title to a patent I develop under this program? What defines my business as a Small Business? What is a CAGE code? How does invoicing and cost reimbursement work in regard to cost share? How do I account for the cost share contribution of an oil company who is partnering with me on this project, supplying expert resources? Will these incurred cost submissions be audited? Q. Who can be awarded a contract? A. All competition for contract awards are full and...

Standard Contract Documents

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:59:08 GMT

The links below will take you to standard contract documents that will need to be completed by subcontractors. Generally, these documents are required with the proposal submissions, although some are required only of the successful offeror.

(Some documents are in PDF format. If you don't have Adobe Reader, you can download it here.)

Small Business Participation and Opportunities

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 17:33:25 GMT

The most likely areas for research and development opportunities will be in the areas of the Unconventional Natural Gas and Other Petroleum Resources Programs. When Program Administration subcontracting actions are identified, the small business community will be given maximum opportunities to compete for the work in this area. Each year during the development of the Annual Plan, RPSEA will work closely with the DOE to identify appropriate opportunities for the small business community. RPSEA will establish the small business goals related specifically to that year’s research and development projects and any additional program administration procurements.

Small Business Subcontracting Assistance

Twelve Step Program for Success, PDF (53 KB)

RPSEA Standards of Business Ethics and Conduct

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 03:16:32 GMT

Listed below is a summary of the sections in the document.

1. Purpose
2. Scope

3. Policy

4. Responsibilities

5. Disclosure

6. Requirements

6.1. Conflicts of Interest

6.2. Timecharging

6.3. Expense Reports

6.4. Use of RPSEA and Customer Property, Equipment and Facilities

6.5. Copyrighted or Licensed Materials

6.6. Financial Integrity

6.7. Proper Recording and Disbursement of Funds and Other Assets

6.8. Proprietary Information

6.9. Relationship with Customers and Suppliers (Gifts/Gratuities/Bribes)

7. Applicability

Click here to download
the PDF document in it's entirety with a signature page

(115 KB)

UDW Recommended Program

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 17:29:09 GMT

FY2007 RPSEA Project Plan

FY2008 RPSEA Project Plan

2007-2008 Program Overview

CTRs for Ballot

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 15:42:14 GMT

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Newsletters

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 18:33:11 GMT

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Membership Dues

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 14:34:32 GMT

Category Annual Dues Commercial Company with Annual Revenue > $100M $10,000 Commercial Company with Annual Revenue < $100M >$30M $5,000 Commercial Company with Annual Revenue < $30M $1,000 Academic Institution $2,500 Non-Profit Organization/Trade Association $1,000 State/Federal Government Entity $2,500

Small Producers Program Contact Directory

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 13:21:30 GMT

Cather, Martha

Program Coordinator, Small Producers

martha@prrc.nmt.edu

Lee, Robert

Team Lead, Small Producers

lee@prrc.nmt.edu

Complete RPSEA Contact Directory

Offshore Ultra-Deepwater Program Contact Directory

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 13:21:14 GMT

Chitwood, Jim
Technology Manager, Offshore Ultra-Deepwater

jchitwood@rpsea.org

Haver, Chris

VP, Offshore Ultra-Deepwater

chaver@rpsea.org

Schroeder, Art

Technology Commercialization Mgr., Offshore Ultra-Deepwater

aschroeder@rpsea.org

Complete RPSEA Contact Directory

Unconventional Onshore Program Contact Directory

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 13:20:33 GMT

Perry, Kent

Team Lead, Unconventional Onshore

kent.perry@gastechnology.org

Siegfried, Robert

VP, Unconventional Onshore

rsiegfried@rpsea.org

Complete RPSEA Contact Directory

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Offshore Ultra-Deepwater Program

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 13:35:47 GMT

UDW Mission The mission of the RPSEA Ultra-Deepwater (UDW) Program is to “maximize the value of natural gas and other petroleum resources of the United States by increasing the supply of such resources, through reducing the cost and increasing the efficiency of exploration for and production of such resources, while improving safety and minimizing environmental impact.” This is to be accomplished by facilitating a cooperative, focused effort to identify and develop economically viable (full life cycle), acceptable risk technologies, architectures, and methods to explore, drill and produce hydrocarbons from UDW and formations in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) deeper than 15,000 feet. Relevant EPACT definitions include: Resource Opportunities and Priorities There is significant ultra-deepwater resource potential in the United States. The Department of Interior’s Minerals Management Service (MMS) indicates that there is more than 50 billion recoverable BOE...

Scholarships & Fellowships

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 14:09:58 GMT

RPSEA established a program with institutions of higher education where the most promising students with studies relevant to the oil and gas industry were competitively awarded fellowships to help with their education and/or research activities. Ten fellowships were awarded to the following qualified candidates. RPSEA has received 51 applications under its Fellowship program. The following table summarizes the participating institutions, number of applications from each institution and number of finalists from which the 10 Fellowship award winners were chosen. The names of each Fellowship recipient are listed after the summary table. Institution Name Applications Received Finalists Recipients Colorado School of Mines 10 5 3 Columbia University 1 ...

Mission & Vision Statement

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 14:02:28 GMT

RPSEA will become a respected and innovative institution that is instrumental in meeting U.S. needs for technology to commercially develop the country's Ultra-deepwater and Unconventional Onshore Hydrocarbon Resources and in a safe and environmentally sensitive manner.

The pathway is highlighted by a successful stewardship role over a significant Research and Development portfolio directed at Onshore Unconventional Natural Gas and Ultra-deepwater resources using business oriented best practices.

The RPSEA Value Proposition is efficiently and effectively stewarding its R&D portfolio through a disciplined business approach. The stewardship will be conducted with:

no internal R&D;
focus on achieving defined goals using projects with specific metrics that will be monitored for progress;
continuous communication; and
a commitment to make the hard decisions to insure that technological advances occur.

Completed Research Reports

Mon, 02 Jul 2007 20:53:07 GMT

Energy for transportation, industrial use, and social development will be without parallel in linking science and mankind in the 21st century. As the role of natural gas expands to meet this need, research will play a vital role in identifying and developing new methods for exploring, producing and transporting this valuable energy resource. RPSEA has awarded funding to 22 research projects that focus on increasing energy supply from domestic ultra-deepwater and unconventional onshore resources. Abstracts and summaries for the completed projects are listed below. *NOTE: You must be a RPSEA Member to access FULL reports.* Quick Links Members click here for full reports Membership Application (Reports are in PDF format. If you dont have Adobe Reader, you can download it here.) FINAL OVERALL REPORT FOR COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF DUAL DENSITY DRILLING SYSTEMS TO REDUCE DEEPWATER DRILLING COSTS Literature Review Summary for Comparative Analysis of Dual Density...

Frequently Asked Questions

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 04:29:44 GMT

Q. What does RPSEA stand for? A. RPSEA is the Research Partnership to Secure Energy for America, a nonprofit corporation established in the State of Texas. RPSEA has met the requirements for a 501(c)(3) corporation and holds a tax exempt status with the Internal Revenue Service. RPSEA currently consists of over 100 consortium members representing virtually all sectors of the natural gas and oil supply technology value chain. Q. Why was RPSEA formed? A. There is a critical need for the United States to develop a next generation of technology that will make it possible to tap Ultra-deepwater and Unconventional Onshore Hydrocarbon Resources in the United States that are inaccessible or uneconomic to develop using current technology. Key drivers leading to the formation of this research consortium include the following: The Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts a 20% increase in U.S. domestic natural gas consumption by 2025 along with a 58% increase in natural gas net...

Directions to RPSEA

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 14:48:18 GMT

Map of 1650 Highway 6 Sugar Land, TX 77478-4925

DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM GEORGE BUSH HOUSTON INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT, HOUSTON, TX

Start going toward TERMINAL RD
Bear LEFT on TERMINAL RD N
Turn LEFT on TERMINAL RD S
Bear RIGHT on JFK BLVD
Bear RIGHT on BELTWAY 8
Take LEFT ramp onto BELTWAY 8 W toward BELTWAY 8 WEST
Continue on SAM HOUSTON TOLLWAY W (Toll applies)
Take the HOUSTON/VICTORIA exit onto US-59 S toward VICTORIA
Take the TX-6 exit. Turn RIGHT on TX-6 N
Turn LEFT at 2nd light. Arrive at 1650 HIGHWAY 6, SUGAR LAND

Approx. distance: 43.1 miles, Time: 43 mins.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM WILLIAM P. HOBBY AIRPORT, HOUSTON, TX

1. Start on AIRPORT going toward TELEPHONE RD.
Turn LEFT on TELEPHONE RD (TX-35 S)
Turn RIGHT on BELTWAY 8
Take LEFT ramp onto S SAM HOUSTON TOLLWAY W toward SAM HOUSTON TOLLWAY WEST (Toll applies).
Take the VICTORIA/HOUSTON exit onto US-59 S toward VICTORIA
Take the TX-6 exit. Turn RIGHT on TX-6 N
Turn LEFT at 2nd light. Arrive at 1650 HIGHWAY 6, SUGAR LAND

Approx. distance: 27.8 miles, Time: 30 mins.

For further instructions, please call 281-313-9555.

Potential Research Projects

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 14:43:02 GMT

The United States government sees the need for a significant and sustained focus on Research and Development. This joint government /industry effort will overcome technology hurdles which are currently prohibiting access to an estimated one billion barrels of oil equivalent annually from domestic reservoirs.

In 2002, the Department of Energy completed an Ultra-deepwater Resource roadmap covering technologies that need to be accelerated. This was a significant effort between government, academia and industry. Critical technology areas were identified. The results also exposed the many potentially concurrent research efforts requiring coordination and focus to accelerate development of the ultra-deepwater resources. A review of this roadmap is appropriate to incorporate the latest technology and operational methodologies into the pathways.

Although the surface environment above the reservoirs is different in the search for onshore unconventional natural gas and resources, the need for a well thought out and comprehensive starting point was also recognized. New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology and Gas Technology Institute jointly facilitated creation of an initial "Technology Roadmap for Unconventional Natural Gas Resources". While this roadmap identified key technology needs associated with particular unconventional resources future exercises will be directed toward developing approaches toward prioritizing and meeting these needs in a way that ensures the maximum new gas production for each research dollar invested.

Through the Energy Policy Act of 2005, funds have been established for a natural gas supply research and development program associated with Ultra-deepwater and Unconventional Onshore Hydrocarbon Resources. In January 2007, RPSEA, through a competitive process, was awarded management of these funds.

Industry Links

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 22:27:23 GMT

The scope and variety of research reports related to onshore unconventional natural gas and ultra-deepwater resources is enormous. Nevertheless RPSEA attempts to include some recent reports plus links to leading research findings. We obviously can't include everything but will try to keep a sense of what is currently available. If you would like to suggest other beneficial reports or websites regarding unconventional natural gas and ultra-deepwater resources, please drop us a note at researchquestions@rpsea.org.

Quick Links

Research Activities

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 22:14:07 GMT

The Research Partnership to Secure Energy for America, RPSEA, is a non-profit corporation established to help meet the nations growing demand for hydrocarbon resources from U.S. reservoirs. RPSEA was founded by a consortium of the nations premier energy research universities and research organizations to meet these key energy challenges: I. The Growing Demand for Petroleum. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts a nearly 100% increase in US domestic natural gas consumption by 2025 and a global increase of 89% over the same period. Over 55% of the crude oil and products used in the US currently comes from imports and that is forecast to increase to 68%. II. Accelerated R&D requirements. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 includes significant funding for accelerated R&D in the oil & gas industry. III. New models for government/private sector R&D collaboration. Technology improvements are particularly important, noted the Congress, given the difficult conditions...

Membership Application Process

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 21:41:50 GMT

Please completely fill out the Membership Application.

Section 1: The fields with a red* are required.

Section 2: Choose your Membership Type. Example, if you are an Academic Institution, your membership dues will be $2,500.00 You will be invoiced after your membership is approved.

Section 3: The payment section should have User requested the invoice be sent selected.

Security Box: Enter the code exactly as displayed in the box below it. If you are unable to read the code, click on the speaker icon to the right of the code to hear the code. This is a security feature to protect your information.

Click "Submit Membership Application" button. You will then emailed a confirmation page with further information about the approval process.

Small Producer Program

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:40:01 GMT

The nature of United States domestic petroleum and natural gas production has changed over the years. Maturing production areas in the lower 48 states and the need to respond to shareholder expectations have resulted in major integrated petroleum companies shifting their exploration and production focus toward the U.S. offshore and foreign countries. Consequently, the role of the independent producer has become far more significant to domestic onshore petroleum production. For example, the independent share of the lower 48 states petroleum production increased from 45 percent in the mid-1980s to over 60 percent by 1995. Even more impressively, independent producers have been responsible for all of the major onshore discoveries since 1990. The fundamental uniqueness of independent producers and their role in supplying the nations energy must be recognized and addressed. There are thousands of independent oil and natural gas producers across the United States, and according to data...

Current Project Updates

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 14:18:36 GMT

More research will be available soon. Check back often.

Research Activities

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:28:48 GMT

Current Project Updates

Potential Research Projects

Completed Research Projects

About RPSEA

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 22:34:58 GMT

The Research Partnership to Secure Energy for America (RPSEA) is a non-profit corporation formed by a consortium of premier U.S. energy research universities, oil and gas industry companies and independent research organizations. RPSEA’s mission is to provide a stewardship role in ensuring the focused research, development and deployment of safe and environmentally sensitive technology that can effectively deliver hydrocarbons from domestic resources to the citizens of the United States. RPSEA membership continues to grow and includes producing & exploration corporations, service companies, financial entities, civic organizations and government entities. We use a collaborative approach with industry, government, non-government organizations, academia, national laboratories, Federally Funded Research Development Centers and independent research groups. “The role of government is not to create wealth; the role of our government is to create an environment in which the...

RPSEA Forums

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 19:51:20 GMT

Sharing ideas, progress and meeting new people are critical elements for the success of the RPSEA Partnership. Therefore we host conferences on key strategic topics and we encourage attendance at industry conferences whose topics cover areas related to the broad scope of issues aligned with RPSEAs Vision of increasing the domestic energy supply. Some upcoming industry conferences or workshops include: RPSEA Member Forums Dates have been set for the continued series of RPSEA member forums. The objective of these forums is to facilitate dialogue on regional issues and pressing challenges in the industry, and to create an environment for RPSEA members to network with each other and with others in the oil and gas industry. Generally, the forums will last for one day or less, have multiple speakers, possible panel discussions and question and answer sessions. Seating is limited. Additional details on each forum will be forthcoming but please put these dates on your calendar. ...

Ultra Deepwater Prgm

Tue, 29 May 2007 13:35:27 GMT

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Announcements

Tue, 15 May 2007 19:14:12 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 10, 2006 RPSEA Wins Multi-year DoE Contract to Fund Research to Develop Domestic Supplies of Natural Gas (Washington, DC) – The Research Partnership to Secure Energy for America (RPSEA) today announced it has been selected to administer part of a new ten year, $50 million per year Department of Energy research program to develop new technologies to produce more abundant and affordable domestic energy supplies. Developing cutting edge technologies to bring reliable sources of clean-burning, environmentally friendly, domestic natural gas to American consumers is exactly the kind of investment that the United States should be making today, especially in light of sharply rising energy costs, said C. Michael Ming, incoming president of RPSEA. We need to tap Americas finest minds in academia and industry to address our domestic energy needs. RPSEA is honored to be chosen by the Department to lead this critically important...

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