Announcements

Expedition Provides New Insight on Gas Hydrates in Gulf of Mexico
A joint-federal-agency 15-day research expedition in the northern Gulf of Mexico yielded innovative high-resolution seismic data and imagery that will help refine characterizations of large methane hydrate resources in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf. Read project summary

Methane Hydrates Funding Opportunity
The DOE Office of Fossil Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory announces the release of the Methane Hydrates Funding Opportunity for research projects, with two application submission deadlines: July 10, 2013 and July 26, 2013. The funding opportunity addresses the following areas: (1) characterization of gas hydrate deposits, (2) response of gas hydrate reservoirs to induced change, and (3) response of methane hydrate systems to natural environmental change. Selected research projects will support program goals to determine the (1) likelihood of methane hydrates as a potential energy resource and (2) their role in the natural environment.

• To view the content / description of the Funding Opportunity Announcement please visit the FedConnect website (Reference Number DE-FOA-0000891).
• To view a Synopsis of the Funding Opportunity Announcement or to access the Forms and Instructions necessary for applying please visit the Grants.gov website.

Hydraulic Fracturing Data Collection Tools Improve Environmental Reporting, Monitoring, Protection Two data collection tools specifically developed for hydraulic fracturing are available to help regulatory agencies monitor drilling and completion operations and enhance environmental protection. Read project summary

DOE Accord Seeks Accelerated Development of Alaska's Vast Unconventional Energy Resources Development of potentially vast and important unconventional energy resources in Alaska – including viscous oil and methane hydrates – could be accelerated under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed today by the state’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

Unconventional Gas and Oil Technologies Funding Opportunity
The DOE Office of Fossil Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory announces the release of the Unconventional Gas and Oil Technologies Funding Opportunity for research and development projects, with a proposal submission deadline of June 17, 2013, 11:59PM (EST). The funding opportunity addresses the following areas: (1) Reduced Footprint of Unconventional Gas and Oil Development; (2) Assuring, Monitoring, and Mitigating Issues Related to Methane Emissions, Wellbore Integrity, and Zonal Isolation; and (3) Reducing Water Usage and Resource Degradation through Smarter and Less Water-Intensive Unconventional Resource Stimulation. This announcement is a critical component of the DOE portfolio to advance the environmentally-sound development of unconventional domestic natural gas and oil resources and it will support ongoing programmatic efforts to (1) improve our understanding of the nature and impacts of unconventional resource development, (2) develop improved technologies and engineering practices to ensure these resources are developed safely and with minimal environmental impact, and (3)increase supply of U.S. oil and gas resources in order to enhance national energy security and further reduce energy imports.

• To view the content / description of the Funding Opportunity Announcement please visit the FedConnect website (Reference Number DE-FOA-0000894).
• To view a Synopsis of the Funding Opportunity Announcement or to access the Forms and Instructions necessary for applying please visit the Grants.gov website.

2012 Small Producer Program Request for Proposals Released As related to the Title IX, Subtitle J, Section 999 (Energy Policy Act of 2005) R&D program, the request for proposals (RFP) for the Small Producer Program area has been released. It is requested that proposals be submitted in advance of the due date, which is June 12, 2013 at 4 p.m., central time, to allow for electronic receipt processing. Interested parties should review the documents and instructions concerning the solicitation without delay. The most current RFP information can be found on the Program Consortium's Current Request for Proposals web page.

2012 Unconventional Resources Program Request for Proposals Released As related to the Title IX, Subtitle J, Section 999 (Energy Policy Act of 2005) R&D program, the request for proposals (RFP) for the Unconventional Resources Program area has been released. It is requested that proposals be submitted in advance of the due date, which is June 5, 2013 at 4 p.m., central time, to allow for electronic receipt processing. Interested parties should review the documents and instructions concerning the solicitation without delay. The most current RFP information can be found on the Program Consortium's Current Request for Proposals web page.

E&P Focus Newsletter - A quarterly publication highlighting the latest developments in R&D being carried out by NETL

Fire In The Ice - Methane Hydrate R&D Program Newsletter

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