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Gain insights into primary energy resources in today's world and projections for the future. Explore sources like uranium, coal, oil, and renewables, and discover challenges and alternatives for sustainable energy production.
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Primary Energy ResourcesOpening Plenary Session Tom O’Donnell, Ph.D. The New School University, NYC Universidad Central de Venezuela-CENDES, Caracas
2004 T. O’Donnell, Ph.D. | twod@umich.edu | TomOD.com 3 IPCC 2007
Uranium Uranium w/ Breeding Coal Gas Conventional Oil T. O’Donnell, Ph.D. | twod@umich.edu | TomOD.com 6 IPCC 2007
Solar Wind Geothermal Biomass Hydro Uranium Coal Gas Conventional Oil IPCC 2007
Losses Buildings Industry Transport IPCC 2007
CHP Electricity Hydrogen Biofuels Two Categories of Primary Energy: T. O’Donnell, Ph.D. | twod@umich.edu | TomOD.com 9 IPCC 2007
T. O’Donnell, Ph.D. | twod@umich.edu | TomOD.com 10 IPCC 2007
Part I. Global Energy System Two Categories of Primary Energy: T. O’Donnell, Ph.D. | twod@umich.edu | TomOD.com 11
Two Categories of Primary Energy: Global Energy System: - 2004 Source: 4th IPCC, from IEA 2006
Two Categories of Primary Energy: Global Energy System: - 2030 Source: IPCC from IEA 2006
Observation: • Transport - 95% oil • Electricity - Diversified
World Primary Energy Demand History Projections Oil #1 Source: IEA WEA reference scenario 2006
And Oil Has Issues: - Global Warming - Depletion? - Geo Location? - Traffic Congestion? - Alternatives?
Petroleum Reserves Jan 1, 2005
Petroleum Reserves 60% Persian Gulf Jan 1, 2005
U.S. Corn Ethanol 10 days of oil = 27% corn
Oil Consumption per capita Gallons per day per capita EIA 2003
Oil Consumption per capita Ethanol Gallons per day per capita
Oil & Substitutes Reserves More Uncertain Cost $/barrel Potential liquid hydrocarbon production (Gbbl)
Oil & Substitutes Reserves More Uncertain Cost $/barrel Potential liquid hydrocarbon production (Gbbl)
Oil & Substitutes Reserves More Uncertain Potential liquid hydrocarbon production (Gbbl)
Congestion U.S. Cities – 20 Yrs. Hours Delay per peak traveler 2002 1992 1982 City Size Federal Highway Administration
Oil Solution: But Alternative Modes Not Alternative Fuels
Primary Resources The End