Energy Transition Integrated Framework
Energy Transition Integrated Framework
Methane is a powerful and short-lived greenhouse gas, with a lifetime of about a decade and Global Warming Potential about 80 times greater than that of carbon dioxide (CO2) during the 20 years after it is released into the atmosphere. Addressing methane in production can be more affordable, relatively doable, and standards and best practices can play a key role across our industry.
What does good look like?
- Accurate measurement and quantification of methane emissions from production.
- Quality leak detection and repair (LDAR) program on entire production facility.
- Eliminate direct venting of methane.
- Aim for near zero upstream methane emissions.
How is it achieved?
- Deploying technologies and methods to detect, monitor and measure leaks and venting via IOGP-Ipieca-OGCI Report 661 Recommended Practcies for methane emissions detection and quantification technologies- upstream
- For each type of asset or facility, learning common leak paths, sources, and upset events through monitoring and then mitigating through maintenance, re-design, retrofits, or operating procedures.
- Minimizing leak sources, including low/high bleed pneumatic devices, tanks and thief hatches, flares when not required for safety, and quality control and maintenance of seals in flanges, compression, and other equipment.
See recommended publications below.
Recommended publications
Methane is a powerful and short-lived greenhouse gas, with a lifetime of about a decade and Global Warming Potential about 80 times greater than that of carbon dioxide (CO2) during the 20 years after it is released into the atmosphere. Addressing methane in production can be more affordable, relatively doable, and standards and best practices can play a key role across our industry.
What does good look like?
- Accurate measurement and quantification of methane emissions from production.
- Quality leak detection and repair (LDAR) program on entire production facility.
- Eliminate direct venting of methane.
- Aim for near zero upstream methane emissions.
How is it achieved?
- Deploying technologies and methods to detect, monitor and measure leaks and venting via IOGP-Ipieca-OGCI Report 661 Recommended Practcies for methane emissions detection and quantification technologies- upstream
- For each type of asset or facility, learning common leak paths, sources, and upset events through monitoring and then mitigating through maintenance, re-design, retrofits, or operating procedures.
- Minimizing leak sources, including low/high bleed pneumatic devices, tanks and thief hatches, flares when not required for safety, and quality control and maintenance of seals in flanges, compression, and other equipment.
See recommended publications below.
Recommended publications
