Environmental

Oil and gas operators face growing expectations to improve operational performance, manage risk, and demonstrate responsible emissions management. Finalized New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) rules for OOOOa and OOOOb sites enable a more efficient, data-driven approach to Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) compliance. Under these regulations, operators can use traditional Optical Gas Imaging...

Closed-loop gas capture (CLGC) offers a viable pathway for the oil and gas sector to reduce flaring, improve sustainability, and minimize environmental impact during midstream upsets. Instead of flaring gas during disruptions, this technology re-injects the gas for short term storage until the issue is resolved. Two recent trials in the Midland Basin demonstrated the feasibility and benefits of...

As global pressure mounts to reduce methane emissions, the energy industry faces increasingly stringent regulations to detect and repair leaks. In December 2023, the EPA finalized rules, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) OOOOb and Emissions Guidelines, mandating facilities to implement robust Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) programs. These programs can leverage either traditional...

Methane emissions measurement technologies are evolving rapidly and becoming increasingly efficient over the last few years. The purpose of this paper is to introduce recent technological advancements that have helped operators in the US with more in-depth methane leak insights, improving the performance of emissions mitigation programs, ensuring proper management of associated risks, and...

Nowadays, concerns about global warming and the rise in greenhouse gasses grow each day. A major contributor to this is the hydrocarbon methane (CH₄) in natural gas. These concerns have caused government agencies, such as the United States Environmental Protection Agency, to require companies to reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions their oil wells release into the atmosphere. One such...