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Energy security of China focusing on natural gas
Andrsová, Nicola ; Čajka, Radek (advisor) ; Müller, Štěpán (referee)
The diploma thesis deals with the energy security of China, mainly with the question considering energy mix, consumption, infrastructure network and diversification of importers in natural gas field. The analysis of research question is done mainly from the data of international energy organizations, from the Chinese government data and other sources, which enable to describe mentioned problems. From the People's Republic of China perspective, it focuses on the detailed description of gas pipeline infrastructure, importers and subjects, which are involved in energy sector. Risks and threats, which should occur from signed partnerships or projects, were taken into consideration too. The aim of this work is to define and evaluate the energy security of PRC, its energy policy mainly in natural gas field when considering present situation as well as possibilities for the future. Than the diploma thesis outlines the role of natural gas in Chinese energy mix, state of the gas sector in China and evaluation of projects, which take place in China's gas sector or will occur in the future.
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Energy potential of Poland with focus on slaty gas
Balák, Jan ; Fiedler, Jan (referee) ; Pospíšil, Jiří (advisor)
This master's thesis informs its reader about actual energetical situation of Poland and its probable future. The thesis focus on shale gas resesources in the world and Poland and methods of its mining and procesing. Main problematics of determining, designing and technology of TEG dehydration unit were described in this thesis.
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Potential of shale gas for EU
Kloz, Ondřej ; Ježek, Tomáš (advisor) ; Štípek, Vladimír (referee)
This diploma thesis determines potential benefit of shale gas and its influence on price of gas on European market. For this purpose was chosen two variants, which have the best chance to decrease price of gas on European market. The first variant is extraction of shale gas directly in Europe. The size of deposits and cost estimates indicates the biggest potential from both variants. Possible extraction could be able to decrease significantly price of gas on European market. Nevertheless the present attitude of Europe to extraction can limit this potential. The second variant is import of LNG, which have already helped to decrease price of gas significantly in many European countries. Nevertheless its possible influence on price decline of gas is limited. Expenditures connected with LNG prevent to greater price decline on the possible level of extraction. Moreover Europe has to face to great competition from Asia, where considerable part of gas supply move to. Final benefit of LNG will depend mostly on the size of available supply.
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Russian Federation and its position on the global natural gas market
Dlouhý, Petr ; Müller, Štěpán (advisor) ; Taušer, Josef (referee)
The bachelor work deals with the world gas market and its development since 2000 focusing on the Russian Federation's standings on this market. The analysis of the role of Russia in the world trade in natural gas is based on a set of data containing world reserves, production and consumption volumes information as well as the main trade flows among the major exporters and importers of this commodity. Very important part of the analysis is mapping of the Russian gas sector and its corporate and political background. The so called shale revolution is also taken into account. Shale gas is about to have an impact on some of the world's commodity markets. The main goal of this work is to assess the position of the Russian Federation on gas market between 2000 and 2012 and then to predict how much and under which circumstances may the position of this country on the gas market shift.
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Natural gas in the world economy with a focus on new trends in the EU
Polednik, Petr ; Vošta, Milan (advisor) ; Machytka, Daniel (referee)
This bachelor thesis deals with natural gas and its importance for the world economy. The thesis focuses on new trends in the EU which mainly relate to shale gas and the transportation of natural gas. The first chapter characterizes generally natural gas, its origin and its way from a reservoir to a consumer. It also analyzes the controversial extraction of shale gas. The second chapter focuses on individual regions and leading countries in production, consumption, export and import of natural gas. It also describes natural gas reserves and transportation and the world's biggest gas companies. The third chapter, which deals with countries of the EU, contains the same subheads as the previous chapter. Moreover, it describes the development of the EU energy policy.
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The role and differences of traditional international trade centers
Plaček, Lukáš ; Sato, Alexej (advisor) ; Dvořák, Jiří (referee)
The thesis discusses the differences and the role of the traditional centers of international trade. It is conducted through comparative analysis of the two ports in the open and closed economy - Rotterdam and Alexandria. In the first chapter, that is based on the theoretical and analytical frame, are specified the relevant facts and empirical findings in the field of international trade, centers of the international trade and maritime transport. The second chapter named Characterization and comparison of national economies deeper investigates the environment in which are the selected ports located. Chapter three and four deal with the Rotterdam respectively Alexandria in the detail view consisting of a historical context, profile and description of the port, the commodity structure, current development, future plans, related industrial regions and areas. The last chapter contains a comparison of the Rotterdam and Alexandria, including SWOT analysis.
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USA and the energy revolution of shale gas
Bednaříková, Markéta ; Bič, Josef (advisor) ; Straková, Eliška (referee)
The thesis refers to the extraction of unconventional shale gas, which is one of the most discussed topics of last few years. It was not considered to be profitable until the end of the 20th century. What made the extraction cost-effective was the combination of hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling. While the first chapter characterize the shale gas and informs about the historical development, the second chapter aims at the economic impacts. Falling price of gas caused by the overproduction decreases the costs of enterprises and expenditures of households. The unemployment declines too. The third chapter describes the view into the future and utilization of shale gas in energetics, because the cheap gas makes the electricity production cost less. Then the possibility of gas export will be considered. Shale gas is nowhere extracted as much as in the USA. Therefore, it could be exported abroad. However, the exports of LNG could increase the value of dollar, which could badly affect the exporters of American products.
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Current and future trends in world trade and extraction of shale gas
Brückler, Jaroslav ; Müller, David (advisor) ; Trojanová, Kamila (referee)
This thesis look into extraction and trade of shale gas. The aim of this thesis is to simply explain to the readers the basic principles of trade with the shale gas and to present its possibilities in extraction and its use. I also describe all side affects, that are related to the extraction and trade with the shale gas such as, impact on the environment or the price of the natural gas. The thesis provides the reader with the basic knowledge of processing of the shale gas, possibilities of its extraction and trade and of its positive or negative impacts on world trade with the natural gas.
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Shale Extraction in the U.S. from the 1970s to the Turn of the Millennium: The Path to Energy Independence?
Záhradníková, Lea ; Johnson, Zdenka (advisor) ; Szobi, Pavel (referee)
Master's s thesis determines potential influence of "shale miracle" observed in the U.S. since the first decade of new millennium on energy independence which has been one of the U.S. policy priorities since the 1970s' oil shocks. Technological development and innovations supported by the government triggered an unexpected and in its way unique boom, which significantly strengthened the U.S. economy. The thesis examines impact of oil crises on the U.S. energy policy, history of unconventional gas and oil extraction, and the federal involvement in energy R&D programs. Energy independence is analyzed in terms of three fundamental pillars (reducing the amount of imported oil, reducing the energy intensity of economy and increasing energy self-sufficiency). All of the models, schemes and calculations cover a period of 1973-2013. Two indicators -- improving self-sufficiency and decreasing energy intensity of the economy -- speak in favor of achievable energy independence. However, deficient energy balance suggests otherwise. In case the need to fill the gap between energy production and consumption by foreign oil imports (which have been at their historically highest values since the 1990s) remains, then a complete energy independence as well as security is just an illusion.
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Dopad technológií na sektor zemného plynu v USA
Zelenická, Petra ; Němcová, Ingeborg (advisor) ; Zhao, Min Qiang (referee)
The aim of the thesis is to describe structural changes in the U.S. natural gas industry after implementation of hydraulic fracturing method which exploit natural gas from shale. In order to provide a complex description; environmental, market impacts and political interests are taken into consideration. Consequently, cluster analysis looks for a change in relations among various factors arising on the market. Tested periods are carefully chosen according to market events and results of statistical tests. One may conclude, it is a complexity of market, technology improvement and government behaviour which influence natural gas industry in USA.
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