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Fossil Fuels

Testimony
Research Priorities for Fossil Fuels: Technology for Greenhouse Gas Reduction
In testimony presented before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, James T. Bartis addresses critical R&D needs and opportunities associated with fossil energy.
Mar 2, 2009
News Release
Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Production Could Offer Major National Benefits
The federal government can spark the creation of a commercially competitive coal-to-liquids industry by fostering early development of plants that would produce transportation fuels from coal.
Dec 10, 2008
Research Brief
Alternative Fossil-Based Transportation Fuels: Economic Benefits and Environmental Concerns
Alternative fuels derived from oil sands and from coal liquefaction can cost-effectively diversify fuel supplies, but neither type significantly reduces U.S. carbon-dioxide emissions enough to arrest long-term climate change.
Nov 21, 2008
News Release
Alternative Fossil Fuels Have Economic Potential but Uncertain Environmental Consequences
Alternative sources of fossil fuels such as oil sands and coal-to-liquids have significant economic promise, but the environmental consequences must also be considered.
Oct 8, 2008
Report
Alternative Fossil Fuels Have Economic Potential but Uncertain Environmental Consequences
Alternative sources of fossil fuels such as oil sands and coal-to-liquids have significant economic promise, but the environmental consequences must also be considered.
Sep 19, 2008
Commentary
On Carbon Dioxide, a Better Alternative
Instead of the complicated
Nov 29, 2007
News Release
Diesel & Hybrid Vehicles Can Provide More Societal Benefits than Gas Autos
Cars and light trucks powered by advanced diesel technology or hybrid technology can provide larger societal benefits than traditional gasoline-powered automobiles. Vehicles fueled by E85 compare unfavorably with the other two alternatives.
Nov 8, 2007
Commentary
Green But Unsafe
Published commentary by RAND staff: Green But Unsafe, in Wall Street Journal, Europe Edition.
Apr 18, 2007
Commentary
Steer a Smarter Course Than Specific Mileage Goals
Published commentary by RAND staff: Steer a Smarter Course Than Specific Mileage Goals, in the Detroit Free Press.
Mar 16, 2007
News Release
RAND to Review Renewable Energy Study and Will Issue Corrected Version
December 5, 2006 News Release: RAND to Review Renewable Energy Study and Will Issue Corrected Version
Dec 5, 2006
Commentary
Paying for Our Transportation Needs
Published commentary by RAND staff: Paying for Our Transportation Needs, in the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Oct 25, 2006
Commentary
Fueling Opportunity
Published commentary by RAND staff: Fueling Opportunity in the Washington Times.
May 19, 2006
Commentary
Katrina Shows Supply Chain Needs National Attention
Published commentary by RAND staff: Katrina Shows Supply Chain Needs National Attention in the Los Angeles Business Journal.
Sep 26, 2005
News Release
High World Oil Prices and Technological Developments Could Make Shale-Derived Oil Competitive
Oil shale from the Western United States could become the source of millions of barrels of competitively priced oil each day in 20 to 30 years if technological, environmental and governance issues are resolved.
Aug 31, 2005
Research Brief
Gauging the Prospects of a U.S. Oil Shale Industry
Higher world oil prices and recent technological achievements are generating renewed interest in oil shale. However, based on technical design needs, initial commercial operations are likely more than a decade away.
Jan 1, 2004
News Release
Oil Refiners Expect Fuel Supplies Will Remain Volatile for Next Decade
Oil refiners expect fuel supplies and prices will remain volatile around the United States in the next few years, as refineries work to churn out fuels at near capacity levels in response to rising demand for petroleum products.
Aug 28, 2003
News Release
RAND Report Demonstrates New Method of Assessing Natural Gas and Oil Resources
A RAND report recommends a new and more comprehensive approach that land management agencies and energy consumers can use to better evaluate proposals for future natural gas and oil development on public lands.
Mar 27, 2003
Commentary
Iraqi Oil and the Global Economy
If Saddam Hussein is ousted as leader of Iraq, the United States will face critical decisions about the future of the world's second-largest oil reserves, writes policy analyst James Bartis.
Jan 6, 2003
Report
Assessing Natural Gas and Oil Resources: An Example of a New Approach in the Greater Green River Basin
This report presents a new approach to assessing natural gas and oil resources that is intended to help guide strategic land use planning by expanding the scope of these assessments to include economic and environmental considerations.
Jan 1, 2003
Testimony
Assessing Natural Gas and Oil Resources
Testimony presented before the U.S. House Committee on Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources on June 24, 2003.
Jan 1, 2003

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