Life Cycle GHG Emissions from Conventional Natural Gas Power Generation: Systematic Review and Harmonization (Presentation): NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory)

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Abstract

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.
Original languageAmerican English
Number of pages15
StatePublished - 2012

Publication series

NamePresented at the American Center for Life Cycle Assessment, InLCA XII, 26 September 2012, Tacoma, Washington

NREL Publication Number

  • NREL/PR-6A20-57229

Keywords

  • life-cycle assessment
  • meta-analysis
  • methane emissions

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