Topic Area 1 Environmental R D

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Topic Area 1 Environmental R D: NOTE: This descriptive area provides an overview of Technical Topic Area 1 only. YOU MUST READ THE ENTIRE FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT DOCUMENT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, EVALUATION CRITERIA AND INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PREPARE AN APPLICATION UNDER Technical Topic Area 1 and/or 2. Please scroll to the bottom of this page to access the Funding Opportunity Announcement. Topic Area 1 Environmental R D (DE-PS26-08NT00209-01) The scope of work related to this area should address the constraints to development of domestic natural gas and oil resources, the most significant priorities identified in the 2007 Oil Shale Environmental Workshop, and the environmental issues that impact access to Alaska's energy resources as well as their production. Applications are sought to: Area 1.1 Produced Water and Other Natural Gas and Oil Environmental Issues Develop new, lower-cost produced water treatment and/or handling technologies, such as down-hole separation. Develop technologies or scientific data to allow the economic beneficial use of produced water. Conduct scientific studies to address specific ecological, environmental, or regulatory concerns that limit producers' options for managing produced water, including surface discharge (e.g., scientific studies to support new water discharge standards). Area 1.2 Water Management Solutions to Enable Oil Shale Resource Development Develop an integrated basin/regional baseline for surface and groundwater data (quality and quantity) and GIS-based analytical tools for analyzing and manipulating with the data. Analyze generated constituents and water consumption from process-specific technologies for evaluation of Best Available Control Technology. Area 1.3 Alaska Environmental Solutions Develop technology or practices that may lead to reduced environmental disturbance associated with exploration or production, especially as activities move increasingly toward frontier basins and other under-explored areas. Research that may lead to earlier tundra access in the winter or later tundra access in the spring while maintaining or enhancing current levels of environmental protection. Research leading to more efficient use or allocation of water resources for ice road and ice pad construction, possible EOR applications, or other uses. Develop alternatives to ice roads and ice pads, especially for application in hilly or rolling terrain, or in areas where water resources are relatively scarce. Develop technologies for environmentally responsible development of local oil or gas resources near Alaska's remote villages leading to the reduced need to ship and store diesel fuel for local power generation. Research topics should include small-scale drilling and completion capability, evaluation of conventional and unconventional natural gas for use in remote areas, and development of technology and strategies for use of produced water in arctic climates. Identify and evaluate the quantity, quality, and location of natural seeps, and determine potential capture mechanisms for use as an energy source.