| BMP ID: |
6294 |
| Title: |
Proactively reduce NOx and VOC emissions to prevent ozone formation |
| Text: |
2009 BLM BMP Award to Encana Oil and Gas (USA) Inc.: "Proactively [implement] an extensive and complex set of BMPs to reduce the amount of fugitive NOx and VOCs stemming from operations [to reduce the formation and release of ozone]." |
| Source Publication Name: |
BLM 2009 Best Management Practices Awards |
| Citation Section: |
Responsible Stewardship of Air Resources |
| Citation Page: |
1 |
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| Usage Type: |
Recommended |
| Timing: |
• Production / Operation / Maintenance
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| Oil / Gas Field: |
Jonah Infill Drilling Project Area (GREATER GREEN RIVER) |
| Surface Ownership: |
• Federal
• State
• Private
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| Mineral Ownership: |
• Federal
• State
• Private
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| Primary Contact: |
Mr. Matt Spangler
BLM- Department of Interior |
| Phone: | 202-452-5130 |
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| Categories: |
Air Quality and Emissions
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| Location: |
Wyoming |
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| General Comments: |
"Encana Oil and Gas (USA) Inc. was recognized for Responsible Stewardship of Air Resources for its work in the Jonah field of western Wyoming. One of the key environmental issues associated with the development of natural gas resources in the Jonah field is air quality-related emissions -- specifically, nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) -- that are released into the atmosphere. Under specific temperate conditions, a chemical reaction between NOx and VOCs occurs in the air that results in the formation of ozone, which is an air pollutant regulated under the Clean Air Act. Encana responded to this issue by proactively implementing an extensive and complex set of BMPs to reduce the amount of fugitive NOx and VOCs stemming from its operations." |
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| Date Entered: |
2009-12-01 09:43 UTC |
| Last Updated: |
2011-07-17 12:50 UTC |
