Environmental, Economic, and Energy Assessment of the Ultimate Analysis and Moisture Content of Municipal Solid Waste in a Parallel Co-combustion Process

This research discerns how municipal solid waste (MSW) composition influences the heating value and air pollution for the co-combustion of coal with MSW using five MSW composition scenarios, four of which were derived by a reduction of plastics, organics, paper, or a combination thereof, as compared to the national average MSW composition.

Kenneth B. Medlock III, Pedro Alvarez December 27, 2013

Center for Energy Studies | Journal

Shale Gas in China: Prospects, Concerns, and Potential International Collaboration

A paper that briefly examines the current situation and outlook for  shale gas in China, and explores existing and potential  avenues for international cooperation. Published by the International Shale Gas and Oil Journal Subscription required.

Kenneth B. Medlock III November 1, 2013

Center for Energy Studies | Research Paper

Barnett study develops decline analysis, geologic parameters for reserves, production forecast - Part 1 of 2

A comprehensive study of the reserve and production potential of the Barnett Shale integrates engineering, geology, and economics into a numerical model that allows for scenario testing based on several technical and economic parameters. Part 1 summarizes the geologic characterization, per-well decline analysis, and productivity tiering required to feed into the detailed modeling of future reserve and production forecasts. The conclusion (Part 2) examines full field economics and production and reserve forecasts.

Kenneth B. Medlock III October 22, 2013

Center for Energy Studies | Journal

Changes in the Operational Efficiency of National Oil Companies

The evolution of revenue efficiency of national oil companies (NOCs) is examined using data on 61 oil companies from 2001-09. Published by The Energy Journal.

Peter R. Hartley, Kenneth B. Medlock III January 25, 2013