5900-104 Annual Reporting Form for Production Sector

OMB Control No. 2060-0328
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Company Information

Annual Report
2010

Company Name:
Contact:
Title:
Address:

City, State, Zip Code:
Telephone:
Fax:
E-mail:

Production
Sector
Annual Report Summary
BMP 1: Identify and replace high-bleed pneumatic devices
BMP 2: Install flash tank separators on glycol dehydrators
Partner Reported Opportunities (please specify):

Period covered by report:

From:

To:

Partner Signature Required:
I hereby certify the accuracy of the data contained in this report.____________________________________________________________
Date

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Because the implementation of some technologies reduces emissions for multiple years, Natural Gas STAR allows certain activities to count
towards a company’s emission reductions beyond the initial year of implementation. Natural Gas STAR designates the maximum length of time
that these reductions may accrue as “sunset dates.” The Appendix lists these sunset dates. Companies can report the corresponding methane
emission reductions each year up to the allowable sunset date. Or, companies may wish to report reductions only once for the implementation
year, and have EPA automatically apply the sunset date and count those emissions for the allowable number of years.
In addition to reporting methane emissions reductions, you are welcome to include other information about your company’s participation in
Natural Gas STAR in the “Additional Program Accomplishments” section of this form. The Natural Gas STAR Program will use any information
entered in this section to recognize the efforts and accomplishments of outstanding partners.

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BMP 1: Identify and Replace High-Bleed Pneumatic Devices
Current Year Activities
A. Facility/location identifier information:
B. Facility summary:
Number of devices replaced:

C. Cost summary:
devices

Percent of system now equipped with
low/no-bleed units:

%

D. Methane emissions reduction:

Mcf

Estimated cost per replacement
(including equipment and labor): $

/replacement

E. Are these emissions reductions a one-year reduction or a
One-year
Multi-year
multi-year reduction?
If Multi-year:
Partner will report this activity once and let EPA
automatically calculate future emission reductions based on
sunset date duration (BMP 1 has a sunset period of 7 years).
Partner will report this activity annually up to allowed
sunset date.

Please identify the basis for the emissions reduction estimate, using the space provided to show any calculations
Standard calculation

Calculation using default

Methane emissions reduction = [Annual emissions from high-bleed
devices being replaced (in Mcf/yr) - Annual emissions for the
replacement devices (in Mcf/yr)] x Number of devices replaced

Methane emissions reduction = 124 Mcf/yr x Number of devices replaced

Other (please specify):

Please specify your data source:

o
o

Field measurement
Manufacturer specifications

F. Total value of gas saved:

$

Total value of gas saved = Methane emissions reduction (in Mcf) x
Gas value (in $/Mcf) [If not known, use default of $7.00/Mcf]

G. How many high-bleed
devices do you plan to
replace next year?

devices

Previous Years' Activities
Use the table below to report any past activities implemented, but not previously reported to the Natural Gas STAR Program
Year

# Devices Replaced

Total Cost of Replacements
(incl. equipment and labor) ($)

Estimated Reductions
(Mcf/yr)

BMP 1 Comments: Please use the back of the page for additional space if needed.

Value of Gas Saved
($)

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BMP 2: Install Flash Tank Separators on Glycol Dehydrators
Current Year Activities
A. Facility/location identifier information:
B. Facility summary:
Number of flash tank separators
installed:

separators

Percent of dehydrators in system
equipped with flash tank separators:

%

D. Methane emissions reduction:

Mcf

C. Cost summary:
Estimated cost per flash tank
separator installation (including
equipment and labor):
$

/installation

E. Are these emissions reductions a one-year reduction
or a multi-year reduction?
One-year
Multi-year
If Multi-year:
Partner will report this activity once and let EPA
automatically calculate future emission reductions based
on sunset date duration (BMP 2 has a sunset period of 10
years).
Partner will report this activity annually up to allowed
sunset date.

Please identify the basis for the emissions reduction estimate, using the space provided to show any calculations
Standard calculation

Calculation using default

Methane emissions reduction per flash tank installation = [TEG
circulation rate (in gal/hr) x Methane entrainment rate (in scf/gal)* x
hours of operation (in hrs/yr) x 0.90] / 1,000

Methane emissions reduction = [Average gas throughput (in MMcf/yr) x
170 scf/MMcf x 0.90] / 1,000

Other (please specify):

*If methane entrainment rate is
not known, use a default value
of 3 scf/gal for energy
exchange pumps or 1 scf/gal
for electric pumps

Please specify your data source:

o
o

Field measurement
Manufacturer specifications

F. Total value of gas saved:

$

Total value of gas saved= Methane emissions reduction (in Mcf) x Gas
value (in $/Mcf) [If not known, use default of $7.00/Mcf]

G. How many flash tank separators do
you plan to install next year?

flash tank
separators

Previous Years' Activities
Use the table below to report any past activities implemented, but not previously reported to the Natural Gas STAR Program
Year

# Flash Tank
Separators Installed

Total Cost of Installation
(incl. equipment and labor) ($)

Estimated Reductions
(Mcf/yr)

BMP 2 Comments: Please use the back of the page for additional space if needed.

Value of Gas
Saved ($)

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Partner Reported Opportunities (PROs)
For more details on PROs, visit epa.gov/gasstar/tools/recommended.html

Current Year Activities
A. Facility/location identifier information:
B. Activity description: Please provide a separate PRO reporting form for each activity reported. If reporting a DI&M
activity, please use a separate page for each location/facility surveyed.
Please specify the technology or practice that was implemented
(choose from the list in the appendix or describe your own):

Please describe how your company implemented this
activity:

C. Level of Implementation (check one):
Number of units installed:
Frequency of practice:

D. Are emissions reductions a one-year reduction or a
multi-year reduction?
One-year
Multi-year

units
times/year

If Multi-year:
Partner will report this activity once and let EPA
automatically calculate future emission reductions based
on sunset date duration*.
Partner will report this activity annually up to allowed
sunset date.

E. Methane emissions reduction:

Mcf

F. Cost summary: Estimated cost of implementing this
practice/activity (including equipment and labor): $

Please identify the basis for the emissions reduction estimate, using the space provided to show any calculations
Actual field measurement

Other (please specify):

Calculation using manufacturer specifications/other source

G. Total value of gas saved:

$

Total value of gas saved = Methane emissions reduction (in Mcf)
x Gas value (in $/Mcf) [If not known, use default of $7.00/Mcf]

H. To what extent do you expect to implement this
practice next year?

Previous Years' Activities
Use the table below to report any past implementation of this PRO, but not previously reported to Natural Gas STAR
Year

Frequency of
Practice/Activity or #
of Installations

Total Cost of Practice/Activity
(incl. equipment and labor) ($)

Estimated Reductions
(Mcf/yr)

Value of Gas
Saved ($)

PRO Comments: Please use the back of the page for additional space if needed.
*Because the implementation of some technologies reduces emissions for multiple years, Natural Gas STAR allows certain activities to count towards a
company’s emission reductions beyond the initial year of implementation. Natural Gas STAR designates the maximum length of time that these reductions may
accrue as “sunset dates.” The Appendix lists these sunset dates. Companies can report the corresponding methane emission reductions each year up to the
allowable sunset date. Or, companies may wish to report reductions only once for the implementation year, and have EPA automatically apply the sunset date
and count those emissions for the allowable number of years.

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Additional Program Accomplishments
The Natural Gas STAR Program will use any information entered here to recognize the efforts and achievements of
outstanding partners.
Please include any additional information you would like to share about your company’s participation in Natural Gas
STAR. Examples may include:
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Activities to strengthen your program (e.g., training/education, innovative technologies or activities, pilot
projects, employee incentive programs).

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Efforts to communicate your participation and successes (e.g., internal newsletters, press releases,
company website).

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Participation in Natural Gas STAR program activities (e.g., contributions to case studies, presentation at
annual workshop).

Additional Accomplishments:

Additional Accomplishments Comments: Please use the back of the page for additional space if needed.

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Appendix
Methane Emission Reduction Technologies & Practices—
Production Sector
The list below describes a variety of methane emission reduction technologies that Natural Gas STAR partners in the production
sector have implemented and reported to Natural Gas STAR. You may use this list as a guide when completing your annual report.
Sunset dates (i.e., the length of time a technology or practice can continue to accrue emission reductions after
implemented) are one year in duration unless otherwise noted in parentheses. An asterisk (*) indicates that a technical
document related to the technology or practice is available online at epa.gov/gasstar/tools/recommended.html.

Compressors/Engines
 Automate compressor systems operation to reduce
venting*
 Catalytic converter installation (10 years)
 Convert engine starting to nitrogen and/or CO2 rich
gas (10 years)*
 Convert to low pressure compressor starters
(10 years)
 Eliminate unnecessary equipment and/or systems*
 Increase compression capacity to reduce
venting/flaring
 Install automated air/fuel ratio control systems (10
years)*
 Install electric compressors (10 years)*
 Install electric motors (10 years)
 Install electric starters (10 years)*
 Install lean burn compressor (10 years)
 Lower compressor purge pressure for shutdown*
 Perform gas recovery using slipstream (10 years)
 Redesign blowdown/alter ESD practices*
 Reduce emissions when taking compressors offline*
 Replace compressor rod packing systems*
 Replace gas starters with air (10 years)*
 Replace ignition/reduce false starts*
 Turbine fuel use optimization
Dehydrators
 Install condensers on glycol dehydrators (10 years)
 Install/convert gas-driven chemical pumps to electric,
mechanical, or solar pumps (10 years)*
 Install desiccant dehydrator (10 years)*
 Reduce glycol circulation rates in dehydrators*
 Reroute dehy./tank vents to flare or station suction
(10 years)*
 Reroute glycol skimmer gas*
 Shutdown glycol dehydrator stripping gas in winter
 Use rich glycol in glycol pumps
Directed Inspection and Maintenance
 DI&M at compressor stations*
 DI&M: leak detection using IR camera/optical
imaging
 DI&M: leak detection using lower emission threshold
 DI&M: survey and repair leaks

Pipelines
 Inject blowdown gas into low pressure system*
 Pipeline replacement and repair
 Use fixed/portable compressors for pipeline
pumpdown*
 Use hot taps for in-service pipeline connections*
Pneumatics/Controls
 Capture/use gas released from gas-operated
pneumatic pumps
 Convert gas-driven chemical pumps to instrument air
(10 years)*
 Convert gas pneumatic controls to instrument air (10
years)*
 Convert pneumatic devices to mechanical/electronic
(10 years)*
 Install/convert gas powered separators to solar
separators (10 years)
 Install controllers on gas-assisted methanol pump
(10 years)
 Install no bleed controllers (10 years)
 Install non-venting dump controllers (10 years)
 Reduce gas pressure on pneumatic devices
 Reduce venting from unlit pilot: install electronic
safety devices (10 years)*
 Replace bi-directional orifice meter with ultrasonic
meters*
 Replace chemical pumps with electronic flow
controllers (10 years)
 Use add-on controls to reduce emissions from
pneumatics (10 years)
Tanks
 Change out vent pallet (10 years)
 Consolidate crude oil production and water storage
tanks (10 years)*
 Convert water tank blanket from natural gas to CO2
(10 years)*
 Install evactors (10 years)
 Install flash gas compressors (10 years)
 Install hydrocarbon liquid stabilizer (10 years)
 Install pressurized storage of condensate (10 years)*
 Install vapor recovery units (VRUs) (10 years)*
 Install vapor recovery units on pipeline
liquid/condensate tanks (10 years)*

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Appendix (continued)
Tanks
 Recycle line recover gas during condensate loading*
 Reduce excess blanket gas blow-by to the
atmosphere
 Replace leaking aboveground tanks (10 years)
 Route gas to compressor suction/blowcase vessel
(10 years)
 Use protective tank coatings to reduce leaks (10
years)
Valves

 Heat tracing to prevent control valves from freezing
open

 Install automated shut-in cycle units to reduce well
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 Install plugs on valves and open ended lines
(10 years)

 Reduce venting from unlit pilot: install BASO valves
(10 years)*

venting (10 years)
Install flash tank separator on water gathering
system (10 years)
Install pumps for separators (10 years)
Install snubbing unit at wellhead
Install soap launcher/soap unit (10 years)
Lower heater-treater temperature*
Optimize gas well unloading times*
Perform reduced emissions completions*
Route casinghead gas to VRU or compressor (10
years)*
Use foaming agents to reduce blowdown frequency*

Other

 Capture and use waste heat to reduce gas usage
and emissions

 Test and repair pressure safety valves*

 Convert natural gas fired generator to solar power

Wells
 Artificial lift: gas lift (10 years)
 Artificial lift: install plunger lifts (10 years)*
 Artificial lift: install pumpjacks or rod pumps on gas
wells (10 years)*
 Artificial lift: install smart lift automated systems on
gas wells (10 years)*
 Artificial lift: install velocity tubing strings (10 years)*
 Artificial lift: pressure swabbing
 Artificial lift: use capillary strings (10 years)
 Artificial lift: use compression (10 years)
 Artificial lift: use pumping unit (10 years)
 Artificial lift: use to reduce blowdown in gas wells (10
years)*

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(10 years)
Flare reduction program
Improve system design/operation
Install flares (10 years)*
Install purge reducer on flare (10 years)
Install pilotless burner controls (10 years)
Optimize nitrogen rejection unit to reduce methane in
N2 reject stream*
Recover gas from separators
Re-inject gas for enhanced oil recovery
Re-inject gas into crude
Replace aged heaters with new efficient gas fired
heaters (10 years)

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