Life Cycle GHG Emissions from Conventional Natural Gas Power Generation: Systematic Review and Harmonization (Presentation)

Conference · Sat Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 2012

OSTI ID:1056750

Heath, G; O'Donoughue, P; Whitaker, M

This research provides a systematic review and harmonization of the life cycle assessment (LCA) literature of electricity generated from conventionally produced natural gas. We focus on estimates of greenhouse gases (GHGs) emitted in the life cycle of electricity generation from conventionally produced natural gas in combustion turbines (NGCT) and combined-cycle (NGCC) systems. A process we term "harmonization" was employed to align several common system performance parameters and assumptions to better allow for cross-study comparisons, with the goal of clarifying central tendency and reducing variability in estimates of life cycle GHG emissions. This presentation summarizes preliminary results.

• Research Organization: National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Analysis and Evaluation
• DOE Contract Number: AC36-08GO28308
• OSTI ID: 1056750
• Report Number(s): NREL/PR-6A20-57229
• Resource Relation: Conference: Presented at the American Center for Life Cycle Assessment, InLCA XII, 26 September 2012, Tacoma, Washington; Related Information: NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory)
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

03 NATURAL GAS
32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT
METHANE EMISSIONS
META-ANALYSIS
Energy Analysis