From gyom2004 at hotmail.com  Mon Jun  1 02:35:39 2009
From: gyom2004 at hotmail.com (Guillaume FABRE)
Date: Mon,  1 Jun 2009 02:35:39 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [GHG Network] Steel EF
Message-ID: <20090601063539.66333C18003@milkyway.forumone.com>

Need to understand:

The IPCC gives a generic value of 1.06tonCO2e/ton steel (IPCC vol. 3).

But most literature give >2tonCO2e/ton steel.

Does anyone know why such a difference? I dont think it all comes from transport or process.

Thanks

From heede at climatemitigation.com  Mon Jun  1 11:39:10 2009
From: heede at climatemitigation.com (Rick Heede)
Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:39:10 -0600
Subject: [GHG Network] Steel EF
In-Reply-To: <20090601063539.66333C18003@milkyway.forumone.com>
Message-ID: <C649523E.C2C1%heede@climatemitigation.com>

My inventory for Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy on Minnesota
Steel Industries' proposed 2.5 million tonne/yr integrated iron mine and
steel mill (diesel fuel, natural gas, electricity, commuting, product
shipping, misc CO2, and blasting emissions) estimated 1.95 kg CO2e per kg
steel. Of course, this is only one plant, and includes both the mine and the
pelletizer, but saves energy by retaining heat in the pellets prior to
Direct Reduction Plant as well as eliminating transportation from typical
mine and pelletizer to steel mill. My estimate for trucking product 500
miles is >5 percent of total. Clearly, plants vary tremendously in
efficiency, plant type, electricity supply, and transportation.
See climatemitigation.com/publications for details.
Rick Heede, climatemitigation.com, Snowmass Colorado

On 6/1/09 12:35 AM, "Guillaume FABRE" <gyom2004 at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Need to understand:
> 
> The IPCC gives a generic value of 1.06tonCO2e/ton steel (IPCC vol. 3).
> 
> But most literature give >2tonCO2e/ton steel.
> 
> Does anyone know why such a difference? I dont think it all comes from
> transport or process.
> 
> Thanks
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From dschatsky at rcn.com  Mon Jun  1 16:26:44 2009
From: dschatsky at rcn.com (David Schatsky)
Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 16:26:44 -0400
Subject: [GHG Network] cost to perform a corporate GHG inventory
In-Reply-To: <200905300406.BWD11790@mr01.lnh.mail.rcn.net>
References: <4a205fa3.47c1f10a.06df.ffff8d3f@mx.google.com>
	<200905300406.BWD11790@mr01.lnh.mail.rcn.net>
Message-ID: <DE78C433FF5C44008C5AA0A987DFDB9E@DAVIDIBM>

Thanks, all, for your thoughts and comments on this question. I've put
together my initial findings in a post on my blog at
http://greenresearch.wordpress.com/.

 

If you have any further thoughts, or, inevitably, corrections, feel free to
post a comment on the blog or to e-mail me.

 

I look forward to continuing our dialog.

 

Best regards,

 

David Schatsky

 

--

 

 

On Thu, 28 May 2009 15:44:53 -0400

"David Schatsky" <dschatsky at rcn.com> wrote:

 

> I am looking for data or a framework that companies can use to

> estimate the costs associated with performing a GHG inventory. As you

> know, the costs may vary widely, but they are correlated with factors

> such as size of the company, the complexity of operations, whether

> the company already has a data management system, and some other

> factors. I imagine the components of cost vary to some degree as

> well, ranging from allocating internal manpower to developing and

> deploying new information systems or other monitoring infrastructure

> to fees paid to external consultants.

> 

>  

> 

> A GHG inventory cost estimator would enable companies to budget and

> plan appropriately for conducting one and benchmark their own

> spending against industry norms. If nothing like this exists, I

> believe there is an opportunity in creating one, one in which I would

> be interested.

> 

>  

> 

> Any tips, leads, or data points are welcome. Thanks.

> 

>  

> 

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From philj at co2group.co.nz  Wed Jun  3 19:02:25 2009
From: philj at co2group.co.nz (Phil Jones)
Date: Wed,  3 Jun 2009 19:02:25 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [GHG Network] Refrigerants
Message-ID: <20090603230225.3F699C18005@milkyway.forumone.com>

Hi,

I'm looking for information on the types of HFC refrigerants which are typically used as coolants in domestic and commercial refrigeration units.  Specific information on units supplied to the Australia/New Zealand market would be ideal.

I understand that the GWP of these refrigerants vary (e.g. from 11700 for HFC-23, aka R-23, down to 140 for HFC-152a), so I'm assuming that new models are using the lower GWP HFCs (or even the non-HFC, natural refrigerant CO2, R-744).

Any information on the extent to which higher GWP HFCs have been (are being) used in refrigeration units would be useful.

Thanks,
Phil

From gurj at xlauk.com  Mon Jun  8 09:09:00 2009
From: gurj at xlauk.com (Gurj at XLAUK)
Date: Mon, 8 Jun 2009 14:09:00 +0100
Subject: [GHG Network] energy efficient technology inplementation
Message-ID: <3403DFF9F5174FD7BB83E0657564D0C1@xlPC>

 

Hi All,

 

We are looking to start a small scale CDM project in India (South East Asia
and North Africa) to Implement Energy Efficient Technologies in industrial
and residential sectors, we have raw technical knowledge however are not
familier with the methods of the CDM scheme.   

 

We would be very grateful to receive some guidance from someone with
experience of small scale CDM projects especially within the energy
efficiency scope.  

 

Any help and guidance please!!! 

 

Regards,

Gurj Sohal BSc CAAD

Operations Manager

Hazara House

 

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*	Solid Investment Co
*	Maharaja Real Estate U.K
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From gordon_reynolds at harvard.edu  Fri Jun  5 08:15:47 2009
From: gordon_reynolds at harvard.edu (Reynolds, Gordon R)
Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2009 08:15:47 -0400
Subject: [GHG Network] Refrigerants
In-Reply-To: <20090603230225.3F699C18005@milkyway.forumone.com>
References: <20090603230225.3F699C18005@milkyway.forumone.com>
Message-ID: <B0767F93730FF446ABCB0968D5313FE905641976@ENTWEXMB0000000.university.harvard.edu>

Phil,

HFC 134a is a popular refrigerant, widely used in automotive and some of
the newer chiller systems.  It's has a GWP of 1300.

Gordon
-----Original Message-----
From: discuss-bounces at ghgnetwork.org
[mailto:discuss-bounces at ghgnetwork.org] On Behalf Of Phil Jones
Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2009 7:02 PM
To: discuss at ghgnetwork.org
Subject: [GHG Network] Refrigerants

Hi,

I'm looking for information on the types of HFC refrigerants which are
typically used as coolants in domestic and commercial refrigeration
units.  Specific information on units supplied to the Australia/New
Zealand market would be ideal.

I understand that the GWP of these refrigerants vary (e.g. from 11700
for HFC-23, aka R-23, down to 140 for HFC-152a), so I'm assuming that
new models are using the lower GWP HFCs (or even the non-HFC, natural
refrigerant CO2, R-744).

Any information on the extent to which higher GWP HFCs have been (are
being) used in refrigeration units would be useful.

Thanks,
Phil
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From pvalen01 at gmail.com  Wed Jun 10 10:09:11 2009
From: pvalen01 at gmail.com (Patrick Valentino)
Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:09:11 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [GHG Network] Forestry
Message-ID: <20090610140911.8E3E4C1805B@milkyway.forumone.com>

Potentially, forestry will play a significant role in abating climate change.  Or more accurately, it will potentially play a significant role in creating offsets within a cap and trade program whether or not it has an impact on climate change at all. But of all the sectors in which offsets are available, forestry is probably the least understood. 

I am a graduate student at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) studying International Energy Management and Policy.  I am trying to understand a few things about forestry and hope somone on this network can help me out.

Among the questions I have, of which there are many, are:

In Afforestation, Reforestation and REDD projects...

1)Do project developers buy or lease the land on which the project takes place?

2)What size projects are really available for these different types?

3)How are these projects financed? (ie. contracts with investor for credits vs. maintain credit ownership etc.)

4)Are these projects taking place on public or private lands?

I'll leave it there but would like to speak with anyone with this type of knowledge in more detail if they see fit.

Thanks
Patrick


From Dan.Harding at earthscan.co.uk  Thu Jun 11 06:27:01 2009
From: Dan.Harding at earthscan.co.uk (Dan Harding)
Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:27:01 +0100
Subject: [GHG Network] New Book on CDM
Message-ID: <01767B7F8B46DB4486065880B7D2D1D4058476A0@JJSRV02.intranet.jxj.com>

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From discuss-owner at ghgnetwork.org  Thu Jun 11 23:18:06 2009
From: discuss-owner at ghgnetwork.org (Michael Gillenwater [moderator])
Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:18:06 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [GHG Network] =?utf-8?q?OQI_releases_brief_on_=E2=80=9CMaintainin?=
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From edgarhcm at gmail.com  Wed Jun 17 10:02:16 2009
From: edgarhcm at gmail.com (Edgar Cruz)
Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:02:16 +0200
Subject: [GHG Network] Looking for documentation of success motor
	substitution programs
Message-ID: <7004a10a0906170702s133d1ff9i318ee4069bdc9252@mail.gmail.com>

Dear experts

I am currently looking for detailed documentation of success cases of motors
substitution programs in the industry and I would appreciate your guidance
as I am working on a feasibility study for a potential CDM program of
activities in that field. The cases can be from any country and not
necessarily from developing countries.


Kind regards



EDGAR CRUZ
Consultant in Energy and Climate Strategies
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From nbenazon at sympatico.ca  Wed Jun 17 13:46:17 2009
From: nbenazon at sympatico.ca (Netta Benazon)
Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:46:17 -0400
Subject: [GHG Network] GHG intensity data for plastic processing subsectors
In-Reply-To: <7004a10a0906170702s133d1ff9i318ee4069bdc9252@mail.gmail.com>
References: <7004a10a0906170702s133d1ff9i318ee4069bdc9252@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <001201c9ef73$84668ac0$8d33a040$@ca>

Does anyone know where I could find greenhouse gas intensities (i.e.
quantity of GHG or CO2-eq per  kg resin processed ) for plastic processed in
the following sub sectors: 


 

326111

Plastic Bag and Pouch Manufacturing


326114

Plastic Film and Sheet Manufacturing


326121

Unlaminated Plastic Profile Shape Manufacturing


326122

Plastic Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing


326130

Laminated Plastic Plate, Sheet (except Packaging), and Shape Manufacturing


326140

Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing


326150

Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing


326160

Plastic Bottle Manufacturing


326191

Plastic Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing


326193

Motor Vehicle Plastic Parts Manufacturing


326196

Plastic Window and Door Manufacturing


326198

All Other Plastic Product Manufacturing

 

The data is for GHG emitted during the plastic processing stage rather than
the total GHG emissions associated with the production of the product from
the raw materials, thru to end use.

 

I would appreciate any information available.  

 

Netta Benazon

 

 

From: discuss-bounces at ghgnetwork.org [mailto:discuss-bounces at ghgnetwork.org]
On Behalf Of Edgar Cruz
Sent: June-17-09 10:02 AM
To: Discuss at ghgnetwork.org
Subject: [GHG Network] Looking for documentation of success motor
substitution programs

 



Dear experts

I am currently looking for detailed documentation of success cases of motors
substitution programs in the industry and I would appreciate your guidance
as I am working on a feasibility study for a potential CDM program of
activities in that field. The cases can be from any country and not
necessarily from developing countries.


Kind regards



EDGAR CRUZ
Consultant in Energy and Climate Strategies



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From biotech at tnpl.co.in  Thu Jun 18 03:22:19 2009
From: biotech at tnpl.co.in (shankar)
Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 03:22:19 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [GHG Network] water as refrigerants used as coolant in VAM
Message-ID: <20090618072219.B1AC3C1805F@milkyway.forumone.com>

I'm looking for information on the types of HFC refrigerants which are typically used as coolants in domestic and commercial refrigeration units. 

Earlier we used the HFC 23 as a coolant in the cooling unit and now we change the technology and reduced the usage of HFC 23 and using water as a coolant in the VAM where GWP for water is low.

I understand that the GWP of these refrigerants is low and I would like to know that we can claim the CDM benefit based on these refrigerants usage.
Kindly provide us the information and suggestion for the same if there is any claim regarding the same at the earliest.

Thanks,
Shankar.G.J

From dahodge at deloitte.co.nz  Thu Jun 18 20:53:34 2009
From: dahodge at deloitte.co.nz (David Hodge)
Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:53:34 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [GHG Network]  Refrigerants
Message-ID: <20090619005334.E4996C1800E@milkyway.forumone.com>

Hi Phil,

There's some useful information in the refrigferants section of MfE's 2007 guidance GHG reporting document, if you haven't already seen it.

http://www.mfe.govt.nz/publications/climate/guidance-greenhouse-gas-reporting-2008-09/html/page3.html

Cheers,
David

From credcsecretariat at yahoo.com  Fri Jun 19 16:50:51 2009
From: credcsecretariat at yahoo.com (Etiosa CREDC)
Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:50:51 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [GHG Network] Energy Efficiency Survey in Nigeria
Message-ID: <598246.36258.qm@web110209.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Dear All,
The Community Research and Development Centre (CREDC) is conducting a research in Nigeria with the objectives to elicit information that will serve as a guide to draft policy that will strengthen regulatory measures to use energy more efficiently in Nigeria and to identify commercially and behaviorally low-cost ways of reducing energy consumption in the residential, public and private sectors in Nigeria. The research will also help to identify renewable energy potentials in the different regions of Nigeria.
?
Please we will greatly appreciate it if you can help us fill the attached questionnaire and send it to us. Kindly spare us 5-10 minutes of your time. Please send the completed questionnaire to me directly at etiosa at credcentre.org or to my colleague Agharese Edevbaro at ese at credcentre.org by 30th June 2009
?
We will appreciate it if you can forward this email to your colleagues, networks and list serves. We want to gather information from different regions of Nigeria, so kindly help us to widely disseminate this questionnaire to your Nigerian contacts. 
?
CREDC is a non-governmental, non-profit organization committed to the sustainable management of the environment and environmental resources. Details of our activities can be found in our website www.credcentre.org 
?
Regards,
?
Etiosa Uyigue



Etiosa Uyigue ?(M. Sc).?
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From biotech at tnpl.co.in  Sat Jun 20 00:13:42 2009
From: biotech at tnpl.co.in (biotech)
Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:43:42 +0530
Subject: [GHG Network] water as refrigerants used as coolant in VAM
In-Reply-To: <0KLG00IYM062XH50@vms173019.mailsrvcs.net>
References: <6C48122047E4E44B9DDD47F9D9D2FDA911466616@server.ADEPT>
	<0KLG00IYM062XH50@vms173019.mailsrvcs.net>
Message-ID: <20090620041342.M21599@tnpl.co.in>

Sir,

Thank you for your reply. We are using Lithium bormide as refrigerant and absornet in Vapour Absorption Machine(VAM) which is not GHG gas and i dont kwno the GWP of the same. Kindly help us to provide the data using the same and about the claiming the CDM benefits.

Thanks and regards,

shankar.G.J.

On Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:25:04 -0700, Alex Spataru wrote 
> Dear Shankar: 
> I have recently looking at natural refrigerants (natural gas liquids 
> compounds like isobutene, propane, or isopentane) to replace man made 
> refrigerants. Their GWP is somewhere between 3 and 20 and they are excellent 
> working fluids. How applicable either of these natural refrigerants (or 
> blends of these refrigerants) might be to your applications depends on the 
> overall system design and what exactly you are trying to achieve. I am not 
> familiar with the acronym VAM - what does it stand for? 
> Alex 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: discuss-bounces at ghgnetwork.org [mailto:discuss-bounces at ghgnetwork.org] 
> On Behalf Of shankar 
> Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 12:22 AM 
> To: discuss at ghgnetwork.org 
> Subject: [GHG Network] water as refrigerants used as coolant in VAM 
> 
> I'm looking for information on the types of HFC refrigerants which are 
> typically used as coolants in domestic and commercial refrigeration units. 
> 
> Earlier we used the HFC 23 as a coolant in the cooling unit and now we 
> change the technology and reduced the usage of HFC 23 and using water as a 
> coolant in the VAM where GWP for water is low. 
> 
> I understand that the GWP of these refrigerants is low and I would like to 
> know that we can claim the CDM benefit based on these refrigerants usage. 
> Kindly provide us the information and suggestion for the same if there is 
> any claim regarding the same at the earliest. 
> 
> Thanks, 
> Shankar.G.J 
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From to at ensoles.org  Mon Jun 22 05:51:12 2009
From: to at ensoles.org (Teni Odujinrin)
Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:51:12 +0100
Subject: [GHG Network] Forestry
In-Reply-To: <20090610140911.8E3E4C1805B@milkyway.forumone.com>
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Hi Patrick,

The project developers in most situations lease the land, for e.g. in Nigeria land belongs to the Governor of the State and as such all anyone can ascertain is a leasehold for 99 years. In the case of forestry projects most project developers just lease the land from the State Govt. for about 10-50 years allowing them to reap the profits, however a sharing formula exists which the state Govt will get a % of the profits accrued.
Size projects we are talking 250-10,000 HA.
Financing of the projects depends on the developers usually a bank and project finance.

Hope this helps!

Regards


Teni Odujinrin LLM (Warwick), BL
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ENSOL 
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From: discuss-bounces at ghgnetwork.org [mailto:discuss-bounces at ghgnetwork.org] On Behalf Of Patrick Valentino
Sent: 10 June 2009 15:09
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Subject: [GHG Network] Forestry

Potentially, forestry will play a significant role in abating climate change.  Or more accurately, it will potentially play a significant role in creating offsets within a cap and trade program whether or not it has an impact on climate change at all. But of all the sectors in which offsets are available, forestry is probably the least understood. 

I am a graduate student at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) studying International Energy Management and Policy.  I am trying to understand a few things about forestry and hope somone on this network can help me out.


Among the questions I have, of which there are many, are:

In Afforestation, Reforestation and REDD projects...

1)Do project developers buy or lease the land on which the project takes place?

2)What size projects are really available for these different types?

3)How are these projects financed? (ie. contracts with investor for credits vs. maintain credit ownership etc.)

4)Are these projects taking place on public or private lands?

I'll leave it there but would like to speak with anyone with this type of knowledge in more detail if they see fit.

Thanks
Patrick

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From stephwang at gmail.com  Mon Jun 22 03:46:41 2009
From: stephwang at gmail.com (Stephanie Wang)
Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 03:46:41 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [GHG Network] Calculation of LUCF emissions
Message-ID: <20090622074641.725DCC18003@milkyway.forumone.com>

Is there an official method for calculating a country's LUCF emissions as a percentage of global LUCF emissions? 

http://unfccc.int/resource/docs/2005/sbi/eng/18a02.pdf

In many cases a country has negative LUCF emission and I'm wondering if they can also be calculated for the UN as a negative percentage.

Thanks! 

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From ralph.strebel at mac.com  Tue Jun 23 22:05:21 2009
From: ralph.strebel at mac.com (Ralph Strebel)
Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:05:21 +0800
Subject: [GHG Network] Forestry
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Hi Patrick,

I will try to answer your questions from the perspective of working in
Indonesia and the Asia-Pacific area.

In general (many parts of the world) the forests belong to the state and not
to private individuals.  Generally the leasing situations is such that one
has a concession for the land, much like a timber company does.  This means
one dose not actually have land rights but instead has land use rights and
the rights to the profits of the land.

I would also say that A/R projects tend to be much smaller then REDD
projects.  A/R is very expensive and labor intensive with a lot of up front
costs and no real revenues until trees are in the ground for 5-7 years.
REDD projects tend to have a faster commercial upside and range in size from
15,000 ha to 750,000+ ha.  I would say the average project though is about
80,000 to 200,000 ha.

Financing is varied, from ODA funding to private financing to government
funding.  I would think that most projects have multiple financing streams.
I.e development bank money, NGO funds, provincial govt. funds, private
equity financing, forward sales of credits, etc.

Most if not all projects (REDD) take place on public land as most forests in
the world are owned by the sate.  This is the case in most developing
countries.  A/R projects as they are smaller, might take place more often on
private land but honestly I deal much more with REDD then A/R and am not in
much a position to say.

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On 22/06/2009 5:51 PM, "Teni Odujinrin" <to at ensoles.org> wrote:

> Hi Patrick, The project developers in most situations lease the land, for
> e.g. in Nigeria land belongs to the Governor of the State and as such all
> anyone can ascertain is a leasehold for 99 years. In the case of forestry
> projects most project developers just lease the land from the State Govt. for
> about 10-50 years allowing them to reap the profits, however a sharing formula
> exists which the state Govt will get a % of the profits accrued. Size projects
> we are talking 250-10,000 HA. Financing of the projects depends on the
> developers usually a bank and project finance. Hope this
> helps! Regards Teni Odujinrin LLM (Warwick), BL Executive Director ENSOL
> Centre of Excellence on Climate Change to the Federal Government 4th Floor,
> Adamawa Plaza Plot 1099 1st Avenue, Central Business District, Nigeria Mobile:
> +234 706 812 2760 Email: to at ensoles.org Website: www.ensoles.org ? Please
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> discuss at ghgnetwork.org Subject: [GHG Network] Forestry Potentially, forestry
> will play a significant role in abating climate change.  Or more accurately,
> it will potentially play a significant role in creating offsets within a cap
> and trade program whether or not it has an impact on climate change at all.
> But of all the sectors in which offsets are available, forestry is probably
> the least understood. I am a graduate student at Columbia University's
> School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) studying International
> Energy Management and Policy.  I am trying to understand a few things about
> forestry and hope somone on this network can help me out. Among the
> questions I have, of which there are many, are: In Afforestation,
> Reforestation and REDD projects... 1)Do project developers buy or lease the
> land on which the project takes place? 2)What size projects are really
> available for these different types? 3)How are these projects financed? (ie.
> contracts with investor for credits vs. maintain credit ownership etc.) 4)Are
> these projects taking place on public or private lands? I'll leave it there
> but would like to speak with anyone with this type of knowledge in more detail
> if they see 
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From philj at co2group.co.nz  Tue Jun 23 16:30:20 2009
From: philj at co2group.co.nz (Phil Jones)
Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:30:20 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [GHG Network] Wastewater treatment emissions
Message-ID: <20090623203020.8DB0FC18009@milkyway.forumone.com>

Hi,

I would like to obtain confirmation that the only GHG that needs to be accounted for, from on-site wastewater treatment, is methane.

I understand that nitrous oxide emissions are generally negligible from onsite treatment, although there is a level of emissions from nitirification of discharged effluent (in receiving aquatic environments).

Also, I understand that CO2 (either from the aerobic breakdown of the solid waste, or from the flaring or combustion of captured methane) does not need to be considered (essentially because it is part of the short-term carbon cycle - same principle as burning of biomass under ISO14064 and The GHG Protocol).

I'd appreciate any comments on the above, and references to relevant literature would be great.

Thank you,
Phil

From dahodge at deloitte.co.nz  Wed Jun 24 21:24:07 2009
From: dahodge at deloitte.co.nz (David Hodge)
Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:24:07 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [GHG Network] Refining Petroleum Emissions Factors
Message-ID: <20090625012407.B1D19C1805C@milkyway.forumone.com>

Hi Everyone,

I'm just reviewing the NZ ETS draft regulations, and I noticed that some emissions factors for refining petroleum seemed very high. 

I would appreciate if anyone knowlegeable in this area could tell me if they look about right. Note that they are all in kilotonnes per tonne.

The EFs are with regard to using the following crude oil products (for energy or feedstock purposes) in the process of refining petroleum:  
1. Refinery gas 5.53 ktCO2e/t
2. Fuel Oil 3.02 ktCO2e/t
3. Ashphalt 3.12 ktCO2e/t
4. Other intermediate crude oil 3.15 ktCO2e/t

Thanks

David Hodge

From nisithad at brandix.com  Fri Jun 26 05:31:55 2009
From: nisithad at brandix.com (Nisitha Dasanyake)
Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:31:55 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [GHG Network] Carbon footprint of raw fabric
Message-ID: <20090626093155.2889CC18009@milkyway.forumone.com>

Hi,

If any one know good litreture data on the ghg emissions from cotton farm and before to textile processing please send me.

Also if you know details about standard value for per meter elastic GHG emissions that also please send to me.

Thanks

Nisitha

From aspataru at adeptgroup.net  Mon Jun 29 19:02:17 2009
From: aspataru at adeptgroup.net (Alex Spataru)
Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:02:17 -0700
Subject: [GHG Network] Request for assistance
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Dear all:
Has anyone worked out the life-cycle emission reductions due to biodiesel
produced from algae stock?
Your help is much appreciated.
Alex
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