Antarctic Treaty System An Assessment: Proceedings of a Workshop Held at Beardmore South Field Camp, Antarctica, January 7-13, 1985 (1986) / Chapter Skim
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18. Discussion on Technology and Economics of Minerals Development in Polar Areas
18. Discussion on Technology and Economics of Minerals Development in Polar Areas
Pages 265-268
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. DISCUSS ION In the discussion of offshore technologies, the experts reiterated that, in contrast to existing exploration technologies, which if costs could be accommodated make it nearly possible to conduct exploratory drilling in Antarctica, production systems suitable for potential hydrocarbon exploitation in Antarctica are still in the development phase; complete subsea production systems will be required in Antarctica because water depths there are too great to permit floating operations.
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The economics of antarctic offshore development will also be affected by distance from large consumer markets; the southern lands nearest Antarctica are not comparable to the high-population/high-oil-consuming areas of North America and Europe. With respect to the question whether gas, rather than oil, might exist in offshore Antarctica, geological science in Antarctica is rudimentary, and geochemical data will be required to determine whether gas exists there.
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In his view, highfrequency sounds produced by gas turbines in power stations located on the coast could have far more effect on marine mammals than the sounds associated with conventional offshore exploration and production activities.
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