22nd Annual Decisionmakers Conference Bay Planning Coalition

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1 22nd Annual Decisionmakers Conference Bay Planning Coalition Catherine Reheis-Boyd Western States Petroleum Association April 22, 2009

2 Sustainability 2

3 AB 32 Global Warming Solutions Act 2000 levels by levels by 2020 a 30 percent reduction 80 percent below 1990 by 2050 (Executive Order) Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Reduce carbon intensity 10 percent by 2020 Replace 20 percent of California on-road gasoline consumption 3 Applies to all refiners, blenders, producers or importers

4 Putting future energy demand into perspective 4

5 Marine air quality improvements sulfur Marine Fuel Sulfur Content IMO World Wide IMO ECA's CARB

6 Air quality improvements diesel 6

7 Air quality improvements diesel New ARB regulations accelerate benefits of new engine technology and fuel (ULSD) Heavy duty trucks and buses have 3 options must be retrofit with new particulate matter (PM) traps and replace older vehicles or engines PM emissions projected to be reduced by about 13 tons per day in 2014 and 3.5 tons per day in

8 Dredging is critical to energy sustainability Bay Area refineries supply transportation fuels that keep people and goods moving in California, Nevada, Oregon and other states All crude oil imports foreign and Alaska North Slope arrive in ships Proper and timely maintenance of shipping lanes/channels is essential to energy security and supports stable energy markets 8

9 Infrastructure and transportation fuel supply Demand for transportation fuels has been outpacing supply Future energy needs will be addressed through imports Marine infrastructure is a critical chokepoint CEC indicates California petroleum infrastructure at capacity 9 Local and regional congestion and air quality programs will influence future energy supplies Permitting issues also will impact future energy infrastructure and supplies

10 The future will require multiple sources/strategies Despite drop in demand, the U.S. needs to improve energy security by better utilizing domestic energy supplies We can develop U.S. energy safely and with environmental sensitivity We must: Add domestic supplies through greater access Conserve energy Use energy more efficiently 10 Develop alternative and renewable fuels and technologies

11 Climate change adaptations California Energy Commission study of climate change impacts on energy Infrastructure looks at: Marine vessel clearance under bridges, referred to as air draft Gravity assisted outfalls for wastewater discharges Increased coastal erosion impacts on petroleum infrastructure assets with ocean exposure Offshore petroleum production facilities 11 Source: Potential Impacts of Climate Change on California s Energy Infrastructure and Identification of Adaptation Measures, California Energy Commission, January 2009

12 Climate change adaptations State Lands Commission beginning to examine climate change and rising sea level in Marine Oil Terminal Engineering and Maintenance Standards (MOTEMS) 12

13 Federal stimulus plan California will receive $46 billion for infrastructure, education, affordable housing, green technology, and global warming Where the federal stimulus money is going Health and Human Safety 15.4 Labor Education Billions Transportation Science and Technology Energy Other Housing Water and Environment Public Safety Source: Governor s Office,

14 Energy access stimulus plan Allowing Energy companies to access petroleum resources off the California coast would: Generate $3 billion in economic output Provide 14,700 new jobs Create $162 billion in government revenue ( ) 14 Source: Strengthening Our Economy: The Untapped U.S. Oil and Gas Resources; ICF International, December 5, 2008

15 Oil spill prevention and response 15

16 Ballast water discharges WSPA is working with State Lands Commission/others to ensure effective enforcement of ballast water regulations Enforcement funded by fees on ocean-going vessels Regulations aim to expedite elimination of non-indigenous species discharge into state waters Propose using best available technology economically achievable 16

17 Invasive species protections U.S. EPA instituted a new Vessel General Permit (VGP) for the country on February 6, 2009 NPDES permit required for all vessels 79 feet and larger; covers 26 different discharges from vessels Permit challenged by environmental groups; awaiting court action 17

18 Water quality industrial Bay Area refineries: Are strong supporters of "best science" for TMDL s Provided funding for Regional Water Board development of selenium TMDL Installed substantial selenium controls Now relatively small source of Bay selenium discharges Upriver discharges dominate Bay loading SF Bay overall water quality has improved 18 In-bay point sources have made substantial investments in controls

19 19 Western States Petroleum Association