BMP of Oil and Gas Development

Air Quality

Air Quality Basics

Learn the basics of air quality as it relates to oil and gas development.

What role does oil and gas development play in air pollution?

What are the main pollutants from oil and gas development?

What federal and state laws govern oil and gas development?

Air Quality Issues

Impacts of oil and gas development on air quality is a growing concern across the Intermountain West. Of particular concern are flaring, venting and other processes that produce methane and fugitive emissions. Below you can find out more about these processes as well as how to reduce their impact on air quality.

Natural Resources Defense Council's article on Oil and Gas Production

New Energy Economy- Air Pollution From Oil and Gas Development

Flaring and Venting

Green Energy Solution- Flaring and Venting

The Oil and Gas Commission of British Columbias Information sheet on Flaring and Venting

Methane Emissions

EPA Web site- Major Methane Emission Sources and Opportunities to Reduce Methane Emissions

Methane to Markets Partnership- Links to methane information, recovery use opportunities and more...

ICF International on behalf of the Methane to Markets Partnership- Oil and Gas Methane Emission Reduction Best Practices

Fugitive Emissions

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change- National Greenhouse Gas Inventories Programme- Fugitive Emissions From Oil and Natural Gas Activities

Air Quality Standards and Monitoring

Monitoring emissions is essential to controlling pollutants during oil and gas development.

Monitoring Techniques for Air Emissions

Western Regional Air Partnership monitoring procedures

Estimating greenhouse gas emissions from oil and gas industry operations

SANGEA emissions monitoring

Estimating flaring and venting volumes

State Air Quality Regulations

State Air Quality Regulations

Colorado

Montana

New Mexico

Utah

Wyoming

How does my state compare to others?

Development and Technology

Innovations in technology and process are essential to reducing impacts of oil and gas development

Recommended technologies and practices from Natural GasSTAR

Technology used to remove pollutants in vent gas

Quantam leap natural gas dehydrator

Anadarko, Enhancing Air Quality: Reducing Flashing Emissions

Who Should I Contact For More Information

Federal and State Contacts: Search by state and find your local air agency's contact information.

EARTHWOKS: EARTHWORKS is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting communities and the environment from the destructive impacts of mineral development in the U.S. and worldwide.

Natural GasSTAR: This Web site is home to the Natural Gas STAR program that encourages oil and gas companies to adopt efficient and cost effective technologies to reduce emissions.

Red Lodge Clearinghouse: This website is a joint project of the Natural Resource Law Center. This site provides information on the key concepts of the Clean Air Act as well as links to additional information on air quality regulations.

Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality: This Web site provides real time online air quality monitoring for a variety of sites.

 

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