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
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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?
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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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