USDOT Safety Council hears update on Bakken Traffic, as part of his presentation Feb. 28, UGPTI Director Denver Tolliver also described the new ND Transportation Safety Advisory Committee.
This document discusses crude-by-rail (CBR) transportation in North America. It provides background on the growth of unconventional oil and gas production from shale plays and oil sands. Technological improvements have increased productivity and lowered costs. This has driven growth in CBR to transport crude oil from production areas to refineries. The document outlines the historical phases of CBR and factors that will influence its future, such as rail capacity, regulations, and price differentials. It also summarizes projections for continued growth in CBR origins from the Bakken and Western Canada due to inadequate pipeline capacity in the short to medium term.
130718 ditmeyer natural gas locomotives - trb Stephanie Camay
This document discusses natural gas locomotives and summarizes several key points:
1) Natural gas locomotives require systems to carry and deliver liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel, with tender cars generally needed for road locomotives and belly tanks preferred for switchers.
2) There are different approaches for converting diesel locomotive engines to run on natural gas, including low-pressure direct injection and fumigation systems.
3) Past demonstration programs of natural gas locomotives showed the technology can work successfully in revenue service, but wider adoption requires further development of fueling infrastructure and education.
Presentation for the San Mateo County Transportation Authority on the study of 101 managed lane options being conducted by CalTrans and the San Mateo City/County Association of Governments
This document discusses the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a fuel for trucks. It notes that LNG produces 30% fewer tailpipe carbon emissions than diesel fuel and represents a significant cost savings. While LNG is more dense than compressed natural gas (CNG), allowing for better vehicle range, it also requires more expensive infrastructure and vehicle modifications. The document outlines factors to consider when choosing between LNG and CNG, such as vehicle costs, engine types, weight and space requirements, and fuel availability. It predicts increasing adoption of LNG trucks and fueling stations in coming years, driven by economic benefits and pressure from shippers, with natural gas potentially displacing 12% of diesel fuel used for trucks
PLG Consulting "Crude By Rail Report" at RailtrendsPLG Consulting
On November 21, 2013, CEO Graham Brisben presented at Railtrends Conference in New York, NY. Graham’s presentation, entitled “Crude By Rail Report,” is a consolidated version of PLG’s well-known Energy Logistics presentation with an emphasis on the following topics:
• Shale oil and oil sands impacts on crude by rail, new rail terminals, and new pipelines
• Lac Megantic’s effect on crude by rail and the tank car market
• Future crude oil logistics and trading patterns
If you have specific questions on energy related logistics or need strategic advice on the fast changing shale oil and gas industry, contact Graham at gbrisben@plgconsulting.com.
This document discusses the impact of unconventional energy resources like shale oil and gas and oil sands on rail transportation in North America. It notes that technological advances have enabled increased production from these resources, driving growth in related rail shipments of materials like frac sand and crude oil. However, pipeline capacity constraints currently necessitate significant crude by rail shipments, especially of Canadian oil. The document also examines proposed regulations on rail shipments of crude oil and their potential effects. Overall rail traffic of frac sand and crude oil has grown rapidly but further growth depends on regulatory and infrastructure developments.
This document discusses the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) for heavy duty trucking. It notes that Clean Energy is the largest alternative transportation fuel provider, fueling over 30,000 vehicles daily. It discusses their fueling services for CNG time fill, CNG fast fill, and LNG. It also discusses the current and planned natural gas fueling infrastructure across the United States. The document outlines the benefits of using natural gas vehicles for fleets, including lower operating costs and reduced greenhouse gas emissions compared to diesel. It provides examples of economic models fleets can use to evaluate the costs and savings of adopting natural gas vehicles.
This document discusses crude-by-rail (CBR) transportation in North America. It provides background on the growth of unconventional oil and gas production from shale plays and oil sands. Technological improvements have increased productivity and lowered costs. This has driven growth in CBR to transport crude oil from production areas to refineries. The document outlines the historical phases of CBR and factors that will influence its future, such as rail capacity, regulations, and price differentials. It also summarizes projections for continued growth in CBR origins from the Bakken and Western Canada due to inadequate pipeline capacity in the short to medium term.
130718 ditmeyer natural gas locomotives - trb Stephanie Camay
This document discusses natural gas locomotives and summarizes several key points:
1) Natural gas locomotives require systems to carry and deliver liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel, with tender cars generally needed for road locomotives and belly tanks preferred for switchers.
2) There are different approaches for converting diesel locomotive engines to run on natural gas, including low-pressure direct injection and fumigation systems.
3) Past demonstration programs of natural gas locomotives showed the technology can work successfully in revenue service, but wider adoption requires further development of fueling infrastructure and education.
Presentation for the San Mateo County Transportation Authority on the study of 101 managed lane options being conducted by CalTrans and the San Mateo City/County Association of Governments
This document discusses the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a fuel for trucks. It notes that LNG produces 30% fewer tailpipe carbon emissions than diesel fuel and represents a significant cost savings. While LNG is more dense than compressed natural gas (CNG), allowing for better vehicle range, it also requires more expensive infrastructure and vehicle modifications. The document outlines factors to consider when choosing between LNG and CNG, such as vehicle costs, engine types, weight and space requirements, and fuel availability. It predicts increasing adoption of LNG trucks and fueling stations in coming years, driven by economic benefits and pressure from shippers, with natural gas potentially displacing 12% of diesel fuel used for trucks
PLG Consulting "Crude By Rail Report" at RailtrendsPLG Consulting
On November 21, 2013, CEO Graham Brisben presented at Railtrends Conference in New York, NY. Graham’s presentation, entitled “Crude By Rail Report,” is a consolidated version of PLG’s well-known Energy Logistics presentation with an emphasis on the following topics:
• Shale oil and oil sands impacts on crude by rail, new rail terminals, and new pipelines
• Lac Megantic’s effect on crude by rail and the tank car market
• Future crude oil logistics and trading patterns
If you have specific questions on energy related logistics or need strategic advice on the fast changing shale oil and gas industry, contact Graham at gbrisben@plgconsulting.com.
This document discusses the impact of unconventional energy resources like shale oil and gas and oil sands on rail transportation in North America. It notes that technological advances have enabled increased production from these resources, driving growth in related rail shipments of materials like frac sand and crude oil. However, pipeline capacity constraints currently necessitate significant crude by rail shipments, especially of Canadian oil. The document also examines proposed regulations on rail shipments of crude oil and their potential effects. Overall rail traffic of frac sand and crude oil has grown rapidly but further growth depends on regulatory and infrastructure developments.
This document discusses the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) for heavy duty trucking. It notes that Clean Energy is the largest alternative transportation fuel provider, fueling over 30,000 vehicles daily. It discusses their fueling services for CNG time fill, CNG fast fill, and LNG. It also discusses the current and planned natural gas fueling infrastructure across the United States. The document outlines the benefits of using natural gas vehicles for fleets, including lower operating costs and reduced greenhouse gas emissions compared to diesel. It provides examples of economic models fleets can use to evaluate the costs and savings of adopting natural gas vehicles.
This document provides an overview of energy production, transportation, and consumption. It discusses topics like fracking, the Keystone XL pipeline, coal and natural gas production, and unconventional oil and gas resources. It also summarizes changes in North American energy infrastructure and flows to accommodate increasing domestic production.
The Panama Canal expansion project aims to address capacity constraints by constructing a new set of locks and widening the existing canal. This will allow the canal to accommodate larger "New Panamax" ships carrying up to 13,500 TEUs of cargo. The expansion is expected to double the canal's traffic capacity and revenues by facilitating more efficient transport of goods between Asia, North and South America, and Europe. While this will offer shipping lines and import/exporters lower costs, its impacts on routing choices and North American ports will be influenced by toll pricing and competitive responses from alternate routes. Benefits will mainly accrue to US East Coast ports, with some potential cargo diversion from West Coast ports.
The document summarizes the recommendations from a consulting firm for the design of the GTA West Corridor transportation project. Key recommendations include:
- An 8-lane freeway with a typical right-of-way to meet traffic demand.
- A Parclo A4/B4 interchange configuration for greatest capacity and safety while balancing costs.
- Implementation of a Bus Rapid Transit system as the transitway element for improved public transportation.
- Inclusion of a dedicated freight priority lane to improve goods movement.
- A dedicated high-occupancy vehicle lane to prioritize carpooling.
A team at PDVSA assembled to develop multilateral well technology in Venezuela. They screened reservoirs to identify candidates where multilateral wells could increase production and economics. A key focus was incorporating real-time downhole sensor data into reservoir models to continuously update and improve characterization. This allows technical and economic decisions to be readily made regarding massive implementation of multilateral wells in Venezuela across a wide range of reservoir types.
From Upstream to Downstream: Opportunities and Challenges for RailPLG Consulting
With unprecedented highs in crude, NGL, and natural gas production, the US is leveraging abundant and low-cost hydrocarbons to become one of the largest energy and chemicals suppliers to the world. PLG Consulting’s CEO Graham Brisben details why this is happening and what it means for rail shipments and car demand in sand, refined products, chemicals, and other commodities. Download this free presentation given at the Rail Equipment Finance Conference 2019. In it, you’ll discover:
- What’s expected for frac sand rail shipments in 2019
- How small cube hoppers are affecting cars in storage
- The biggest stories that represent potential new rail volumes/tank car demand
- The forecast for shale-driven industrial investment
This document discusses combined transport in the Regional Unity of Kavala in Greece. It finds that while safety and service frequency are relatively good, schedules between modes like buses, ships and planes are not synchronized. Terminals also lack organization and use of technology. Citizens are not concerned with combined transport, showing a need for initiatives to improve coordination between authorities and transport operators to develop combined transport further in the region.
How Northeast Petrochemical Logistics Will Change The Industry LandscapePLG Consulting
In this presentation, originally given at the Northeast U.S. Petrochemical Conference in the summer of 2018, PLG Consulting covered:
- Development factors and challenges in NE petrochemical production over the next decade and what it means for rail shipments and car demand in sand, refined products, chemicals, and other commodities
- Best practices in petrochemical industry logistics
- Developing logistics and supply chain strategies that lead to a competitive advantage
The document discusses BMT TITRON's capabilities in compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) management technologies. It describes several CNG and LNG vessel designs ranging from 20MMscf to 250MMscf CNG carriers and 3,750m3 to 13,000m3 and up to 40,000m3 LNG carriers. It also mentions experience in bulk carriers, oil and gas processing, pipelines, and consulting. BMT TITRON works with major technology partners on vessel designs and systems to transport CNG and LNG by sea.
Highbank Resources Ltd. has arranged a $100,000 demand loan to fund care and maintenance of its Swamp Point North aggregate project as well as audit fees and sustaining costs. In exchange for the loan, the company will issue 400,000 bonus shares. Updates from the Prince Rupert region include construction of work camps for the AltaGas propane terminal project and a $6.9 million waterworks contract. Petronas may consider using Shell's abandoned Ridley Island site for its proposed LNG project. Additionally, the Gitga'at Nation and Kitselas First Nation have signed LNG benefits agreements.
CEMEX operates Balcones Quarry which produces crushed aggregate. The quarry uses haul trucks and loaders to transport aggregate from loading sites to a hopper, but experiences bottlenecks and idle time. The report analyzes the production process, identifies inefficiencies, and recommends solutions like adding equipment and improving traffic flow to increase throughput.
New Developments in the Natural Gas Industryenergypipeline
The document discusses pipeline abandonments and conversions. It notes that pipelines are increasingly facing issues like declining revenues and stranded assets. To address this, companies are exploring creative alternatives to traditional abandonment like converting pipelines to transport other commodities. FERC regulates such conversions and considers public interest and environmental impacts. The process involves various permits and agencies.
Lec 01 Introduction of Transportation Engineering (Transportation Engineering...Hossam Shafiq I
This document discusses transportation systems and their various components. It defines transportation engineering and notes that transportation systems consist of fixed facilities like roads and railroads, vehicles that use these facilities, and control systems to guide traffic. It categorizes transportation systems into four main modes - land, water, air, and pipelines. Each mode has distinct characteristics in terms of speed, accessibility, costs, capacities, and environmental impacts. Urban transportation focuses on passenger transport using modes like buses, light rail, and rapid transit rail. The document provides details on various urban transit options and their characteristics.
PLG President Taylor Robinson presented at the Crude Oil Transportation 2014 conference in Calgary, Alberta on September 3, 2014. Mr. Robinson’s analysis focused on comparing the crude by rail model created in the Bakken over the past five years with the new and quickly evolving Western Canadian model. As well, the potential impact of U.S. DOT regulatory changes are shared in the presentation.
This document discusses strategic scenarios and decision points regarding crude-by-rail transportation. It begins by outlining key performance forces that could impact crude-by-rail's viability, including volatility in natural gas and oil pricing, regulations around crude oil exports, and safety regulations. It then presents a framework analyzing how different combinations of these forces could play out across three dimensions: crude oil exports, natural gas pricing, and safety regulations. Under this framework, 27 scenarios are possible, though not all are equally likely. The document concludes by suggesting stakeholders assess the highest probability and impact scenarios to focus on, such as one combining regulatory backlash and coal market recovery.
The document discusses the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Plan, which aims to advance six rapid transit corridors in Miami-Dade County. It outlines milestones such as resolutions passed in 2016 to make rapid transit the highest priority and endorse the SMART Plan. The plan would create over 90 miles of express bus network serving over 1.7 million residents. It faces challenges of gaining consensus and funding, but work is underway on projects like the East-West Corridor and expanding existing transit centers. Next steps include developing visions and transit-oriented communities for each corridor.
A study published in the Feb 2014 issue of the Journal of Infrastructure Systems titled, "Estimating the Consumptive Use Costs of Shale Natural Gas Extraction on Pennsylvania Roadways". The study estimates it costs between $5,000-$10,000 of roadway damage for each Marcellus well drilled for more traveled roads, and $13,000-$23,000 for rural roads.
The document provides an overview of global shale activity, including:
- Major shale basins around the world, their estimated resources, development stages, and key operators.
- The largest shale basins include the West Siberian basin in Russia, the Neuquen basin in Argentina, and various basins in North America.
- Shale development faces challenges of infrastructure, technology, capital availability, and public opposition in some countries.
- As shale resources are developed globally, they have the potential to significantly impact international energy supply and demand.
Bus 16 (Transportation Engineering Dr.Lina Shbeeb)Hossam Shafiq I
This document provides guidelines for designing rural bus stops. It discusses key considerations for bus stop placement and amenities. Recommendations include using driveways or low-traffic streets as informal boarding areas where full pads aren't feasible, requiring paved surfaces, and ensuring adequate sight distances and grades of less than 2%. The guidelines also provide specifications for bus stop signage, shelters, benches and other amenities based on daily boardings. Safety factors for pedestrian crossings and specifications for bus turnouts in rural and urban environments are also outlined.
Crude Oil on the Move: Pilgrim Pipeline Community ForumJeremy Cherson
This document discusses crude oil transport by rail, barge, and pipeline down the Hudson River Valley. It notes that up to 5 billion gallons of crude oil are shipped through the region each year. The risks of oil spills from accidents are outlined, including impacts to public safety, the environment, and local economies. The document specifically examines the proposed Pilgrim Pipeline and risks from construction and potential spills. Actions the public can take to oppose the pipeline and urge safer oil transport regulations are suggested.
GAO Report 14-667 on Need for Possible Federal Regulation of Small Natural Ga...Marcellus Drilling News
A report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office titled "OIL AND GAS TRANSPORTATION: Department of Transportation Is Taking Actions to Address Rail Safety, but Additional Actions Are Needed to Improve Pipeline Safety." The report recommends the federal government get involved with regulating smaller gathering pipelines used to connect natural gas and oil wells to larger pipelines. Those lines are now either not regulated, or regulated by the individual states.
This document provides an overview of energy production, transportation, and consumption. It discusses topics like fracking, the Keystone XL pipeline, coal and natural gas production, and unconventional oil and gas resources. It also summarizes changes in North American energy infrastructure and flows to accommodate increasing domestic production.
The Panama Canal expansion project aims to address capacity constraints by constructing a new set of locks and widening the existing canal. This will allow the canal to accommodate larger "New Panamax" ships carrying up to 13,500 TEUs of cargo. The expansion is expected to double the canal's traffic capacity and revenues by facilitating more efficient transport of goods between Asia, North and South America, and Europe. While this will offer shipping lines and import/exporters lower costs, its impacts on routing choices and North American ports will be influenced by toll pricing and competitive responses from alternate routes. Benefits will mainly accrue to US East Coast ports, with some potential cargo diversion from West Coast ports.
The document summarizes the recommendations from a consulting firm for the design of the GTA West Corridor transportation project. Key recommendations include:
- An 8-lane freeway with a typical right-of-way to meet traffic demand.
- A Parclo A4/B4 interchange configuration for greatest capacity and safety while balancing costs.
- Implementation of a Bus Rapid Transit system as the transitway element for improved public transportation.
- Inclusion of a dedicated freight priority lane to improve goods movement.
- A dedicated high-occupancy vehicle lane to prioritize carpooling.
A team at PDVSA assembled to develop multilateral well technology in Venezuela. They screened reservoirs to identify candidates where multilateral wells could increase production and economics. A key focus was incorporating real-time downhole sensor data into reservoir models to continuously update and improve characterization. This allows technical and economic decisions to be readily made regarding massive implementation of multilateral wells in Venezuela across a wide range of reservoir types.
From Upstream to Downstream: Opportunities and Challenges for RailPLG Consulting
With unprecedented highs in crude, NGL, and natural gas production, the US is leveraging abundant and low-cost hydrocarbons to become one of the largest energy and chemicals suppliers to the world. PLG Consulting’s CEO Graham Brisben details why this is happening and what it means for rail shipments and car demand in sand, refined products, chemicals, and other commodities. Download this free presentation given at the Rail Equipment Finance Conference 2019. In it, you’ll discover:
- What’s expected for frac sand rail shipments in 2019
- How small cube hoppers are affecting cars in storage
- The biggest stories that represent potential new rail volumes/tank car demand
- The forecast for shale-driven industrial investment
This document discusses combined transport in the Regional Unity of Kavala in Greece. It finds that while safety and service frequency are relatively good, schedules between modes like buses, ships and planes are not synchronized. Terminals also lack organization and use of technology. Citizens are not concerned with combined transport, showing a need for initiatives to improve coordination between authorities and transport operators to develop combined transport further in the region.
How Northeast Petrochemical Logistics Will Change The Industry LandscapePLG Consulting
In this presentation, originally given at the Northeast U.S. Petrochemical Conference in the summer of 2018, PLG Consulting covered:
- Development factors and challenges in NE petrochemical production over the next decade and what it means for rail shipments and car demand in sand, refined products, chemicals, and other commodities
- Best practices in petrochemical industry logistics
- Developing logistics and supply chain strategies that lead to a competitive advantage
The document discusses BMT TITRON's capabilities in compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) management technologies. It describes several CNG and LNG vessel designs ranging from 20MMscf to 250MMscf CNG carriers and 3,750m3 to 13,000m3 and up to 40,000m3 LNG carriers. It also mentions experience in bulk carriers, oil and gas processing, pipelines, and consulting. BMT TITRON works with major technology partners on vessel designs and systems to transport CNG and LNG by sea.
Highbank Resources Ltd. has arranged a $100,000 demand loan to fund care and maintenance of its Swamp Point North aggregate project as well as audit fees and sustaining costs. In exchange for the loan, the company will issue 400,000 bonus shares. Updates from the Prince Rupert region include construction of work camps for the AltaGas propane terminal project and a $6.9 million waterworks contract. Petronas may consider using Shell's abandoned Ridley Island site for its proposed LNG project. Additionally, the Gitga'at Nation and Kitselas First Nation have signed LNG benefits agreements.
CEMEX operates Balcones Quarry which produces crushed aggregate. The quarry uses haul trucks and loaders to transport aggregate from loading sites to a hopper, but experiences bottlenecks and idle time. The report analyzes the production process, identifies inefficiencies, and recommends solutions like adding equipment and improving traffic flow to increase throughput.
New Developments in the Natural Gas Industryenergypipeline
The document discusses pipeline abandonments and conversions. It notes that pipelines are increasingly facing issues like declining revenues and stranded assets. To address this, companies are exploring creative alternatives to traditional abandonment like converting pipelines to transport other commodities. FERC regulates such conversions and considers public interest and environmental impacts. The process involves various permits and agencies.
Lec 01 Introduction of Transportation Engineering (Transportation Engineering...Hossam Shafiq I
This document discusses transportation systems and their various components. It defines transportation engineering and notes that transportation systems consist of fixed facilities like roads and railroads, vehicles that use these facilities, and control systems to guide traffic. It categorizes transportation systems into four main modes - land, water, air, and pipelines. Each mode has distinct characteristics in terms of speed, accessibility, costs, capacities, and environmental impacts. Urban transportation focuses on passenger transport using modes like buses, light rail, and rapid transit rail. The document provides details on various urban transit options and their characteristics.
PLG President Taylor Robinson presented at the Crude Oil Transportation 2014 conference in Calgary, Alberta on September 3, 2014. Mr. Robinson’s analysis focused on comparing the crude by rail model created in the Bakken over the past five years with the new and quickly evolving Western Canadian model. As well, the potential impact of U.S. DOT regulatory changes are shared in the presentation.
This document discusses strategic scenarios and decision points regarding crude-by-rail transportation. It begins by outlining key performance forces that could impact crude-by-rail's viability, including volatility in natural gas and oil pricing, regulations around crude oil exports, and safety regulations. It then presents a framework analyzing how different combinations of these forces could play out across three dimensions: crude oil exports, natural gas pricing, and safety regulations. Under this framework, 27 scenarios are possible, though not all are equally likely. The document concludes by suggesting stakeholders assess the highest probability and impact scenarios to focus on, such as one combining regulatory backlash and coal market recovery.
The document discusses the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Plan, which aims to advance six rapid transit corridors in Miami-Dade County. It outlines milestones such as resolutions passed in 2016 to make rapid transit the highest priority and endorse the SMART Plan. The plan would create over 90 miles of express bus network serving over 1.7 million residents. It faces challenges of gaining consensus and funding, but work is underway on projects like the East-West Corridor and expanding existing transit centers. Next steps include developing visions and transit-oriented communities for each corridor.
A study published in the Feb 2014 issue of the Journal of Infrastructure Systems titled, "Estimating the Consumptive Use Costs of Shale Natural Gas Extraction on Pennsylvania Roadways". The study estimates it costs between $5,000-$10,000 of roadway damage for each Marcellus well drilled for more traveled roads, and $13,000-$23,000 for rural roads.
The document provides an overview of global shale activity, including:
- Major shale basins around the world, their estimated resources, development stages, and key operators.
- The largest shale basins include the West Siberian basin in Russia, the Neuquen basin in Argentina, and various basins in North America.
- Shale development faces challenges of infrastructure, technology, capital availability, and public opposition in some countries.
- As shale resources are developed globally, they have the potential to significantly impact international energy supply and demand.
Bus 16 (Transportation Engineering Dr.Lina Shbeeb)Hossam Shafiq I
This document provides guidelines for designing rural bus stops. It discusses key considerations for bus stop placement and amenities. Recommendations include using driveways or low-traffic streets as informal boarding areas where full pads aren't feasible, requiring paved surfaces, and ensuring adequate sight distances and grades of less than 2%. The guidelines also provide specifications for bus stop signage, shelters, benches and other amenities based on daily boardings. Safety factors for pedestrian crossings and specifications for bus turnouts in rural and urban environments are also outlined.
Crude Oil on the Move: Pilgrim Pipeline Community ForumJeremy Cherson
This document discusses crude oil transport by rail, barge, and pipeline down the Hudson River Valley. It notes that up to 5 billion gallons of crude oil are shipped through the region each year. The risks of oil spills from accidents are outlined, including impacts to public safety, the environment, and local economies. The document specifically examines the proposed Pilgrim Pipeline and risks from construction and potential spills. Actions the public can take to oppose the pipeline and urge safer oil transport regulations are suggested.
GAO Report 14-667 on Need for Possible Federal Regulation of Small Natural Ga...Marcellus Drilling News
A report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office titled "OIL AND GAS TRANSPORTATION: Department of Transportation Is Taking Actions to Address Rail Safety, but Additional Actions Are Needed to Improve Pipeline Safety." The report recommends the federal government get involved with regulating smaller gathering pipelines used to connect natural gas and oil wells to larger pipelines. Those lines are now either not regulated, or regulated by the individual states.
1. The document summarizes an analysis of oil markets and how they could be affected by the proposed Keystone XL pipeline. It examines issues like oil transportation infrastructure, updated modeling of various scenarios, and conclusions about potential impacts on oil sands production.
2. Recent developments since previous analyses in 2011 and 2013 include increased use of rail to transport Canadian crude oil, investments in rail infrastructure, and incorporation of higher US oil production into the models.
3. Modeling of 16 scenarios found that pipeline constraints have limited impact on oil flows and prices. Increased Canadian exports to Asia by potential new pipelines to coasts could offset constrained pipelines to the US. Constraints are not expected to significantly affect US consumer fuel prices or heavy
The document discusses the increase in oil transportation by rail in North America due to growing oil production and pipeline capacity constraints. It notes that rail provides a flexible alternative to pipelines, but that most rail tank cars, DOT-111s, are considered unsafe by regulators. Major oil spills from derailments have increased public safety concerns about transporting oil by rail near population centers. The document advocates for improved tank car standards and emergency response capabilities to help enable continued, safer growth of oil-by-rail transportation.
Rail summit gb presentation vgb final 060614PLG Consulting
This document provides an overview of shale development and its impacts on transportation. It discusses the resources and technologies enabling the North American energy revolution, including shale gas and tight oil plays. It also outlines trends in shale gas and tight oil production, processing, and transportation, including the increased use of rail and pipelines. The document summarizes how shale development is reshaping North American energy trade patterns and industrial development.
Energy Development Impact on Transportation Infrastructure presented by TxDOT at Ports-to-Plains Alliance Annual Meeting in Washington DC on April 26, 2013.
PLG MARS Presentation Energy Logistics 070913PLG Consulting
This document discusses the impacts of increased shale oil and gas development on freight transportation and logistics. Key points include:
1) Advances in hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling have driven large increases in U.S. oil and natural gas production from shale plays. This has disrupted traditional supply chains and driven growth in related industries like petrochemicals and steel manufacturing.
2) Shale development requires large volumes of frac sand, water, and other inputs to be transported to well sites by rail and truck. It also produces oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids that must be moved out of plays through pipelines, rail, and trucks.
3) Abundant natural gas supplies are displacing coal
PLG Presents to Midwest Association of Rail ShippersPLG Consulting
On July 9, 2013, CEO Graham Brisben presented PLG’s perspective of the shifting economy by examining the impact of crude by rail in today’s marketplace. More specifically, Graham discussed the impact of shale oil and gas which is upending traditional logistics and trading patterns in the energy industry which has started an industrial renaissance in the U.S.
This document summarizes the risks and impacts of crude oil transport by pipeline in the Hudson River Valley region. It discusses the proposed Pilgrim Pipelines project, which would transport crude oil and refined products through New York state. The key points made are that pipeline spills often release large amounts of oil and are frequent occurrences; the proposed pipelines would impact many private landowners and communities along the route; and the purported benefits of the project in reducing other forms of oil transport are uncertain given industry preferences.
PLG Rail Equipment Finance Presentation March 2014PLG Consulting
This document provides an overview of shale development impacts on transportation and logistics. It discusses how shale development has increased demand for rail transportation of materials like frac sand, crude oil, and feedstocks. It also notes that while shale-related rail traffic has grown, it remains relatively small compared to existing coal volumes. The document summarizes trends in various shale-related commodities and outlines questions around the future of industries like frac sand and crude by rail.
Industrial minerals oilfield minerals outlook 2014 finalPLG Consulting
1. The document discusses the state of the proppants market, including trends in demand and supply for different proppant types like natural sand, ceramics, and resin-coated sand.
2. It outlines key logistics components of the frac sand supply chain from mining to delivery at the wellhead and notes that efficient unit train operations are important for lowering costs.
3. New fracking techniques are driving increased demand for frac sand as well pad development and optimized well design techniques use more sand per well.
North America is experiencing increased crude oil production, primarily from Canadian oil sands and U.S. shale oil fields. This has challenged existing pipeline infrastructure, leading more producers to use rail as a flexible alternative to transport crude oil to domestic markets. While rail has benefits, the large increase in oil-by-rail shipments has raised safety concerns following several accidents, including a 2013 disaster in Quebec. Issues for Congress include evaluating proposed regulatory changes to improve rail safety for oil transport and balancing rail versus other transportation methods like pipelines or barges.
North American Oil & Gas and Petrochemical Supply Chain: Latest Impact to RailPLG Consulting
With the current news cycle, keeping well-informed about the petrochemical, oil and gas industries can be a full-time job. Executives looking to improve their operations and understand market dynamics should check out this presentation given by PLG Consulting at the Midwest Association of Rail Shippers (MARS) 2018 Summer Meeting, where we covered:
- How oil prices will affect hydrocarbon production
- Key frac sand and logistics trends
- Opportunities for chemical, plastics and crude by rail
- Petrochemical investment forecasts
This document discusses the risks of shipping Bakken crude oil by rail. It notes the rapid growth in rail shipments of crude oil from North Dakota due to insufficient pipeline capacity. It highlights the catastrophic 2013 derailment and explosion in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec that killed 47 people. The summary identifies three key factors that contributed to the risks: the high volatility of Bakken crude oil, the inadequacy of standard DOT-111 tank cars for transporting it, and poor rail safety procedures and lack of regulatory oversight. The document explores various strategies for mitigating these risks, such as improving tank car standards, stabilizing crude before shipment, and increasing oversight of the rail industry.
Presentation on current modes of ironore transportation in India,Challenges and opportunities. Presentation made in a seminar conducted by Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transportation, London held at New Delhi in December,2008.
Presented August 4, 2010 to the North Dakota Interim Pubic Safety and Transportation Committee by Cal Klewin, Executie Director of TRE and Joe Kiely, VP, Ports-to-Plains Alliance
The document discusses how rising rail use to ship crude oil is intensifying competition for rail access between oil, grain, and other resource producers. Recent federal regulations favor grain shipments over other sectors like energy. The review recommends letting expire orders that prioritize grain and eliminating the revenue cap on grain shipments by rail. This would be more consistent with principles of the Canada Transportation Act to not unduly favor one mode of transportation over others unless addressing a market failure. Rail has become increasingly important for energy and resource exports, with its value rising from $77 billion in 2002 to $123 billion in 2014.
PLG REFC presentation "Shale Development: The Evolving Transportation Impacts"PLG Consulting
This document provides an overview of shale development impacts on transportation and logistics. Key points include:
- Shale development has increased demand for rail transportation of frac sand, crude oil, and other products over the last decade.
- Frac sand and crude oil by rail volumes have grown significantly since 2010 but remain smaller than coal volumes transported by rail.
- Low natural gas prices are driving growth in gas-intensive industries like steel, fertilizer, and methanol production in the US.
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Traffic Growth and Transportation Safety in the Bakken Oil Producing Region
1. Traffic Growth and
Transportation Safety in the
Bakken Oil Producing
Region
Denver Tolliver
Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute
North Dakota State University
1
2. Introduction
Director: Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute
(UGPTI), North Dakota State University
Director: Mountain-Plains Consortium (MPC),
Region 8 University Transportation Center (NDSU)
Consortium member: Small Urban & Rural
Livability UTC (Montana State U.); NTI
• UGPTI’s Lakewood CO center develops/updates
FMCSA software: (1) inspection apps: e.g., Aspen, ISS,
QC; (2) investigative apps: e.g. , CAPRI, CDLIS Access,
UFA, CaseRite
2
3. 10,000-12,000 feet beneath surface
Shale Oil Formations in North Dakota
3
• Tight rock formation
• Hydraulic fracturing
• Horizontal drilling
North Dakota Oil and Gas Division
4. Horizontal versus Vertical Wells
8-12 horizontal
wells per 1,280
acre spacing unit
Vertical Well
4
Horizontal Well
5. Production Trends and Potential
ND is producing roughly 1 million barrels of oil per
day (BOPD)
Production may increase to 1.6 million BOPD
Dept. of Mineral Resources projects 10-14 billion
barrels of technically recoverable reserves
Industry projections (e.g., Continental Resources) are
much higher—e.g., 20+ billion barrels
Continental Resources estimates in-place oil reserves
of 900 billion barrels
60,000 new wells will be drilled over next 20-30 years
See following production charts
5
6. Annual Oil Production: North Dakota
300
Million barrels
250
200
150
100
50
0
1950
6
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
North Dakota is second leading state in oil production
7. Number of Oil Wells: North Dakota
90
80
Hundreds of Wells
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
1990
7
1995
2000
2005
2010
Currently: 10,000+ producing wells
2015
8. Critical Highway Transportation Issues
8
Unprecedented heavy truck traffic levels on twolane rural roads
1st slide following: shows truck ADT projections on
oil routes vs. traditional farm-to-market roads
Percent trucks 40% to 50% in many cases
Highways deteriorate quickly under heavy loads;
insufficient roadway widths result in narrow
shoulders
Truck severe injury crashes in oil region increased
by 1200% from 2008 to 2012, vs. 147% increase for
remainder of the state over the same period
See trend (2nd slide following) and map of crashes
(3rd slide following)
9. Avg. Projected Truck ADT on County Roads for Three
Heavily Impacted Oil Counties (with Control Case)
9
Slope County (not impacted by oil production) illustrates
traditional truck traffic levels
12. Materials and Product Flows
Inputs (e.g., sand, water, chemicals) move to well
site for hydraulic fracturing and production
Specialized equipment (drilling and workover rigs)
move to and from well site
1st slide following shows 2,300 drilling-related truck
trips per well
Outbound crude initially moves by truck to pipeline
or rail transfer location (2nd slide following); may
shift to small diameter pipe later in production
cycle
Outbound byproducts: e.g., salt water
12
13. Drilling Related Truck Movements per Well
Input or Byproduct
Water (Fresh)
Water (Waste): Out
Frac Tanks
Sand
Scoria/Gravel
Rig Equipment
Drilling Mud
Cement
Pipe
Other
13
Loaded Trucks
450
225
115
100
80
65
50
20
15
30
1,150
Loaded
Trucks
2,300
Loaded
and
Empty
Trucks
14. Current Mode Share Crude Oil
Gathering Movement
Movements from Wells to Transfer
Locations
27%
73%
14
North Dakota Pipeline Authority
Truck
Pipeline
15. Crude Oil Mode Shares: Line Haul
Currently 69% rail
Near-term projection: 90% rail
Reasons for rail dominance
15
Limited pipeline capacity (sized to historical
production)
Challenges/length of time in siting and
constructing new pipelines
Greater ease in capacity expansion of railroads
Lower cost of rail expansion
Rail access to a wider variety of markets →
premium prices
16. North Dakota Crude Oil Pipelines
16
North Dakota Pipeline Authority – Feb., 2013
17. System Capacities (Input not Throughput)
1600
Pipeline
forecast
uncertain
Thousand Barrels per Day
1400
1200
1000
800
Pipeline
600
Rail
400
200
0
2006
17
2008
2010
2012
North Dakota Pipeline Authority
2014
2016
18. Rail Movements
Shipments in multicar units or trainloads (e.g., 100+ cars)
Current share in ND ≈ 1,000 railcars per day
Equivalent to ten 100-car trains/day
If railroads maintain 70%+ share, could have 16-20
trainloads per day of crude oil at peak
Questions/potential issues
Line capacity: other goods Tankcar standards
Transload capacity
Accident exposure (train-miles)
Service levels and priorities Grade crossings
Classification/placarding
18
Risk assessment/routing
19. Hazmat Concerns
Bakken light crude: volatility and precise
chemical composition
Disposal of saltwater fracing mix
Reduction in flaring: leads to more natural gas
processing (LNG of CNG transport)
Fractionation: (NGLs)
Ethane (C2), Propane (C3), and Butane (C4)
Grade crossings: increasing truck and train traffic
at traditional low-volume crossings
Emergency preparedness and response
19
Pipeline spills
Train and truck movements through cities
20. ND Transportation Safety Advisory
Committee
Members
ND Highway Patrol
NDDOT
ND Emergency
Services
FHWA Division
FMCSA Division
FRA Division
Chief Inspector
Grade crossing
PHMSA Region
20
Missions
Gather input
Fact finding
Promote safety
Develop research and
technical assistance
work plan for
MPC/UGPTI
Leverage industry
resources