Methane Hydrate Research and Development Amendments Act of 2015

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 1215 Methane Hydrate Research and Development Amendments Act of 2015 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Energy. Stay informed on legislative developments.

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Congressional Summary of S 1215

Methane Hydrate Research and Development Amendments Act of 2015

This bill amends the Methane Hydrate Research and Development Act of 2000 to revise and reauthorize the Department of Energy's (DOE) program of methane hydrate research and development.

In carrying out the program, DOE may award grants to, or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with, institutions that: (1) drill a test well and perform a long-term hydrate production test on land in the U.S. Arctic region within 4 years, (2) drill a test well and perform a long-term hydrate production test in a marine environment within 10 years, or (3) drill a full-scale production test well at a location to be determined by DOE.

DOE must conduct a long-term environmental monitoring program to study the effects of production from methane hydrate reservoirs.

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Current Status of Bill S 1215

Bill S 1215 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 6, 2015. Bill S 1215 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on May 6, 2015. Bill S 1215's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. as of May 19, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1215

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1215

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

- Arctic and polar regions

- Atlantic Ocean

- Climate change and greenhouse gases

- Energy research

- Energy storage, supplies, demand

- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research

- Gulf of Mexico

- Marine and coastal resources, fisheries

- Oil and gas

- Research administration and funding

- Research and development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1215

Methane Hydrate Research and Development Amendments Act of 2015

A bill to amend the Methane Hydrate Research and Development Act of 2000 to provide for the development of methane hydrate as a commercially viable source of energy.

Methane Hydrate Research and Development Amendments Act of 2015