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1. 1. Gas Flaring in Nigeria: Analyzing the Impact of Governance and Sustainability in the Niger Delta

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Global Studies

   Author : Chiedozie Franklin Otuonye; [2020]
   Keywords : Gas Flaring; Governance; Sustainability; Niger Delta; Conflict; Regulation; Corruption; Environment; Infrastructure; Oil and Gas; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Gas flaring is a global issue but more especially for developing countries who are faced with various health and environmental challenges. This research paper focusses on the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, who are among the highest ranked for the amount of natural gas flared in the process of oil exploration and extraction. READ MORE

3. 2. Utilizing geothermal heat and membrane distillation for sustainable greenhouse horticulture in Alberta, Canada: a multi-criteria analysis

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Naturresurser och hållbar utveckling

   Author : Rachael Gradeen; [2020]
   Keywords : Geothermal development; membrane distillation; EWF nexus; sustainable development; energy transition;

   Abstract : Growing populations are contributing to resource scarcity, making it ever more important for governments to address resource challenges in a holistic and integrated manner. Energy, water and food are examples of these critical resources, and the province of Alberta in Canada faces an interesting opportunity to tackle all three in tandem. READ MORE

4. 3. The cost of transparency : stock market reactions to the introduction of the extractive sector transparency measures act

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Eric Linder; [2018]
   Keywords : extractive sector transparency measures act; financial transparency; mandatory disclosure requirements;

   Abstract : This paper examines stock market reactions of affected firms to the introduction of the Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act, ESTMA. Using publicly available stock return data on Canadian listed mining firms and oil and gas producers an event study is employed to assess how the stock market reacted to the key events in leading up to the enactment of the Act. READ MORE

5. 4. EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF DETERMINANTS OF NATURAL GAS FLARING IN NIGERIA

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Reuben Nyong; [2017]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The World Bank has set 2030 as the year for the cessation of routine natural gas flaring in countries concerned. Nigeria is among the most consistent natural gas flaring nations on earth and natural gas flaring remains an intractable negative externality for approximately six decades of crude oil exploration in the country. READ MORE

6. 5. Effect of Petrophysical Parameters on Seismic Waveform Signatures : Review of Theory with Case Study from Frigg Delta Oil Field, Norway

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Geofysik

   Author : Gardar Gislason; [2016]
   Keywords : AVO; poroelasticity; AVFO; WIFF; seismic attenuation; seismic dispersion; AVO; poroelasticitet; AVFO; WIFF; seismisk dampning; seismisk dispersion;

   Abstract : Conventional AVO analysis has been used for the past 4 decades to aid in locating oil and gas reservoirs for extraction. It is, however, not possible to use it to acquire information on the porosity of the rock, the fluid saturation or other important petrophysical parameters. READ MORE