Download or read book Climate Change Scenarios for the Mackenzie Gas Project written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Mackenzie Gas Project is a proposal to develop three fields for production of natural gas in the Mackenzie delta area, Northwest Territories and to construct a 1200-km pipeline system to transport the gas and natural gas liquids (NGL) to northern Alberta. At present, climate change is a topic of general concern and interest in northern Canada, and the impacts of climate change on the project and the project's contribution to Canada's greenhouse-gas emissions will likely be raised in the environmental assessment and regulatory processes, which may include quasi-judicial hearings. While consideration of climate change issues is an important component of the environmental assessment and regulatory processes, the variety of climate change scenarios available for the project region is a potential impediment to such consideration. Therefore, a meeting of qualified experts was held in Calgary, Alberta on 10 October 2003 to determine appropriate scenarios for consideration by the Project. Present were representatives of the federal government, Imperial Oil (the leading proponent of the project), non-government organizations and Carleton University. This document is a report on the meeting, which includes comments on both the process and scientific considerations leading to unanimous adoption of climate change scenarios for the Mackenzie Gas Project. The scenarios described discriminate between northern and southern portions of Mackenzie Valley, divided roughly at the latitude of Fort Good Hope. The project is anticipated to be more sensitive to changes in temperature than to alteration of the precipitation regime. The simulations forecast an increase in mean annual temperature over the baseline period (1961-90) of between 1.0 and 2.5°C for 2010-2039, and an increase in winter temperature of between 0.6 and 3.1°C. Greater increases are simulated for the northern region than for the southern sector. Similarly, precipitation is projected to increase by about 6-10%. The GCM simulations indicate that climate warming will continue after 2039, with the departure from present conditions becoming progressively greater over time"--Executive summary.

Download or read book Mackenzie Gas Project River Crossings written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), established by the United Nations, has concluded that increased concentrations of carbon dioxide, methane and other "greenhouse" gases will lead to a warming of the world's climate. According to the "Mackenzie Basin Impact Study (MBIS) Final Report, 1997", a warming trend of 1.5°C occurred in the Mackenzie River basin between 1950 and 1997. Additionally, results from some general circulation models of the atmosphere indicate that the Mackenzie River region could experience a further temperature increase of 2.5°C to 3.5°C by the middle of the 21st century (MBIS, 1997). This would indicate an annual temperature increase of 0.05°C to 0.07°C in the Mackenzie River basin over the next 50 years or between 1.25°C and 1.75°C during the 25-year economic life of the Mackenzie Gas Project (MGP). A meeting of experts met in Calgary on 10 October 2003 to determine appropriate climate change scenarios for consideration by the MGP. The meeting reached the following conclusions based on the results of several global climate model (OCM) simulations (C.R. Burn, 2003): -MGP is anticipated to be more sensitive to changes in temperature than to alteration of the precipitation regime. -The simulations forecast an increase in mean annual temperature over the baseline period (1961-1990) of between 1.0°C and 2.5°C for 2010-2039, and an increase in winter temperature of between 0.6°C and 3.1°C. Greater increases are simulated for the northern region (north of Fort Good Hope) than for the southern region. -Precipitation is projected to increase by about 6% to 10% over the same time frame. -The GCM simulations indicate that climate warming will continue after 2039, with the departure from present conditions becoming progressively greater over time. 1.1 Study Objective: The objective of this study has been to assess what effect the general warming trend will have on the design flow of the rivers and thus the resultant design of the pipeline river crossings for the Mackenzie Gas Project. 1.2 Scope of Work: The study consisted of the following parts: -a review and summation of general research papers relevant to the impact of climate change on precipitation (rainfall and snowfall), timing of spring breakup, changes in peak flood flows and annual runoff, and variability of streamflow characteristics (Section 2.1); -a review of research and analysis specific to the Mackenzie River basin (Section 2.2); -an evaluation of the historic climatic and hydrometric data within the Mackenzie River basin (Section 2.3); and -an assessment of the impact that increased flow, if it occurs, could have on the design of pipelines at river crossings (Section 3.0)"--P. 1-2.

Download or read book Mackenzie Gas Project Environmental Impact Statement Supplemental Information written by Imperial Oil Resources Ventures Ltd and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Under the Terms of Reference [for the Mackenzie Gas Project], the project proponents are required to: [1] jointly develop, with the Inuvialuit, worst-case scenarios for the project that might affect wildlife harvesting and wildlife habitat, [2] identify ownership of the project components related to each scenario, [3] document the process used to develop the scenarios. This document will enable the Joint Review Panel to carry out certain responsibilities regarding the Inuvialuit Settlement Region (ISR). ... The Joint Review Panel is responsible for estimating the project proponents' potential liability for wildlife harvest compensation and wildlife habitat remediation in the ISR as a result of a worst-case scenario. This document provides five hypothetical scenarios, but it is the Joint Review Panel's responsibility to estimate the potential liability that would result if an incident occurred. ... To identify worst-case scenarios that could affect wildlife harvesting and wildlife habitat in the ISR, the project proponents and representatives of the Inuvialuit Game Council considered several alternatives, including: [1] fuel leaks or spills, [2] catastrophic failure at a gas conditioning facility, [3] well blowout during drilling, [4] pipeline rupture. Although the potential exists for a leak or spill while fuel is being stored, the volume of fuel released in an isolated incident would be limited. ... The ability to isolate sections of a gas conditioning facility would limit the volume of hydrocarbons released as a result of the catastrophic failure of any specific component of the facility. ... Therefore, the scenarios selected for a large-scale release of sweet natural gas were: [1] a blowout of gas and NGLs at a well in an anchor field. Three scenarios are described, one each for Niglintgak, Taglu and Parsons Lake. [2] a rupture of a gathering pipeline and release of gas and NGLs. Two gathering pipeline locations were chosen as examples: Taglu lateral, just north of the East Channel of the Mackenzie River - to represent a spill onto water, Storm Hills lateral, between the Storm Hills pigging facility and the Inuvik area facility - to represent a spill onto land. Although sweet natural gas would be released in all of the scenarios, it would dissipate into the atmosphere, or be ignited, as in the case of well blowout scenarios (see Blowout Scenario Assumptions). A continuous release of NGLs during a well blowout, and subsequent spill response, clean-up and reclamation, is considered to have the highest potential for affecting wildlife, wildlife harvesting and habitat"--ASTIS [online] database.

Download or read book Mackenzie Gas Project Technical considerations implementing the decision written by Canada. National Energy Board and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Foundation for a Sustainable Northern Future written by and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Subject to the full implementation of the Panel's recommendations, the Panel has concluded that the adverse impacts of the Mackenzie Gas Project and the Northwest Alberta Facilities would not likely be significant and that the Project and those Facilities would likely make a positive contribution towards sustainability. [...] The Panel would like to express its gratitude to the community field workers who travelled to various northern communities to The Panel would like to thank the Canadian Environmental explain the review process to everyone, and to the Aboriginal Assessment Agency, the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact interpreters who had the difficult task of simultaneously Review Board and the Inuvialuit Game [...] The prospect of these additional net gains without significant adverse impacts during the life developments was the basis of both the aspirations and the of the Project and effective use of the Project and associated apprehensions the Panel heard with respect to the Project. [...] The Proponents have committed to provide certain mitigations and enhancements with respect to the Project, the most In the Panel's view, the MGP offers a unique opportunity to build important of which include the establishment of the Aboriginal a sustainable future in the Mackenzie Valley and Beaufort Delta Pipeline Group, the negotiation of Access and Benefits regions. [...] The Proponents' committed to providing important mitigations and enhancements, mitigations and enhancements, the measures governments the most notable being the creation of the Mackenzie Gas Project would put in place, and the Panel's recommendations would, Impacts Fund.

Download or read book Mackenzie Basin Impact Study Final Report written by Stewart Jay Cohen and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the final report of the Mackenzie Basin Impact Study, a six-year collaborative research project which began in 1990 and was supported by the Canadian government, Northwest Territories government, B.C. Hydro, the University of Victoria, Esso Resources Ltd. and others. The purpose of the study was to look at the effect which a change in climate might have on the Mackenzie Basin, its lands, waters, and the communities that depend on them. Topics covered are: research results; and, round table discussions.

Download or read book A Choice of Futures written by Petr Cizek and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Global Climate Change Impacts in the United States written by U.S. Global Change Research Program and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2009-08-24 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Summarizes the science of climate change and impacts on the United States, for the public and policymakers.

Download or read book Mackenzie Basin Impact Study written by and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mackenzie Basin Impact Study is a six-year study supported by the Government of Canada's Green Plan and other sponsors to assess the potential impacts of global warming on the Mackenzie Basin region and its inhabitants. This interim report describes the study framework, structure, organization, methods and data, and identifies participants. It also discusses water, land resources, surficial geology and natural hazards, sea ice and coastal stability, terrestrial ecosystems/biomes, freshwater ecosystems, settlements, energy and mines, transportation and infrastructure, agriculture, tourism, the forest sector, Canadian defence policies and operations, and the methodology for development of climate change scenarios.

Download or read book Handbook of Cumulative Impact Assessment written by Jill A.E. Blakley and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2021-05-28 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This important Handbook is an essential guide to the state-of-the-art concepts, debates and innovative practices in the field of cumulative impact assessment. It helps to strengthen the foundations of this challenging field, identify key issues demanding solutions and summarize recent trends in forward progress, particularly through the use of illustrative case examples.

Download or read book Mackenzie Gas Project written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Environmental Impact Assessment of the Portion of the Mackenzie Gas Pipeline from Alaska to Alberta The Board s opinion written by Environment Protection Board and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Scenario Analysis written by Peggy Holroyd and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Environmental Impact Statement for the MacKenzie Gas Project Additional Information written by Imperial Oil Resources Ventures Ltd and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Scenarios and Responses to Future Deep Oil Spills written by Steven A. Murawski and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-07-04 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It has often been said that generals prepare for the next war by re-fighting the last. The Deepwater Horizon (DWH) oil spill was unlike any previous – an underwater well blowout 1,500 meters deep. Much has been learned in the wake of DWH and these lessons should in turn be applied to both similar oil spill scenarios and those arising from “frontier” explorations by the marine oil industry. The next deep oil well blowout may be at 3,000 meters or even deeper. This volume summarizes regional (Gulf of Mexico) and global megatrends in marine oil exploration and production. Research in a number of key areas including the behavior of oil and gas under extreme pressure, impacts on biological resources of the deep sea, and the fate of oil and gas released in spills is synthesized. A number of deep oil spills are simulated with detailed computer models, and the likely effects of the spills and potential mitigation measures used to combat them are compared. Recommended changes in policies governing marine oil exploration and development are proposed, as well as additional research to close critical and emerging knowledge gaps. This volume synthesizes state-of-the-art research in deep oil spill behavior and response. It is thus relevant for government and industry oil spill responders, policy formulators and implementers, and academics and students desiring an in-depth and balanced overview of key issues and uncertainties surrounding the quest for deep oil and potential impacts on the environment.

Download or read book Assessment of Environmental Protection Activities on the Mackenzie Valley Gas Pipeline Project written by Templeton Engineering Company and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Outlines the procedures with which an agency could maintain environmental control over the Mackenzie Valley gas pipeline project.

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