5900-103 Implementation Plan for Production Sector

OMB Control No. 2060-0328
Expires 07/31/2011

Company Information

Implementation
Plan

Partner Address Label Here

If the information provided above is incorrect,
please make corrections below.

Production
Sector

Company Name:

________________________

Gas Star Contact:

________________________

Position:

________________________

Address:

________________________

City, State, Zip Code:

________________________

Telephone:

________________________

Fax:

________________________

Email:

________________________

Implementation Plan Elements
ELEMENT 1
Best Management Practices (BMPs)
The following BMPs have been identified as significant opportunities to cost effectively reduce methane emissions from
the production sector. They were selected based on their applicability to the industry, economic feasibility, and costeffectiveness. There are 2 core BMPs for the production sector:
BMP 1
BMP 2

Identify and replace high-bleed pneumatic devices
Install flash tank separators on glycol dehydrators

For detailed information on these BMPs, please refer to the Lessons Learned publications on the Natural Gas STAR
Web site: epa.gov/gasstar/tools/recommended.html.
ELEMENT 2
Partner Reported Opportunities (PROs)
Current partners have reported many processes and technologies that are considered "other Best Management
Practices" by the program. New partners are encouraged to evaluate and report current and new practices or
technologies that cost effectively reduce methane emissions. PROs are made available to all partners, and can be
viewed at: epa.gov/gasstar/tools/recommended.html.
ELEMENT 3
Inventory Past Reductions
Partners are encouraged to report past methane emission reductions back to 1990. Accounting for these historical
reductions will create a permanent record of your company’s methane emission reduction efforts. More information is
available in the Spring 1999 Natural Gas STAR Partner Update, which can be viewed at:
epa.gov/gasstar/newsroom/partnerupdate.html.
The Implementation Plan is designed to be a dynamic tool for Natural Gas STAR Partners to plan their
program activities. As company priorities and plans shift over time, the Implementation Plan may be
revised or updated by submitting a new form to the program.

EPA Form No. 5900-103

OMB Control No. 2060-0328
Expires 07/31/2011

ELEMENT 1
Best Management Practices
BMP 1
Identify and Replace High-Bleed Pneumatic Devices
Pneumatic devices used to control and monitor gas and liquid flows and levels in
dehydrators and separators, temperature in dehydrator regenerators, and pressure in
flash tanks emit large amounts of methane into the atmosphere. Replacing these with
low- or no-bleed devices reduces or eliminates emissions and improves safety.
Will you be implementing this BMP?
Yes
If no, why?
Not cost effective
May consider at a later date
Other ________________________
Please describe: ________________________

Estimated Reduction
Potential
124 Mcf/year/device

No

If yes, at what scale will you be implementing this BMP?
Company Wide
Pilot Project
Other
Please describe: ________________________

Activity Summary
Number of high-bleed pneumatic devices in system?

________________________

Number of high-bleed pneumatic devices to be replaced?

________________________

Replacement Schedule
Number of high-bleed pneumatic devices to be replaced by the end of:
Year 1:

Year 2:

Year 3:

Year 4:

Additional Information on Anticipated Plans and Projects
If additional space is needed, please continue on the back.

OMB Control No. 2060-0328
Expires 07/31/2011

BMP 2
Install Flash Tank Separators on Glycol Dehydrators
Installing a flash tank separator in a glycol dehydrator facilitates the removal of
methane and natural gas liquids from the glycol stream. The recovered gas can
be put back into the pipeline, used as a fuel on-site, or flared.
Will you be implementing this BMP?
Yes
If no, why?
Not cost effective
May consider at a later date
Other ________________________
Please describe: ________________________

Estimated Reduction
Potential
170 scf/MMcf of throughput

No

If yes, at what scale will you be implementing this BMP?
Company Wide
Pilot Project
Other ________________________
Please describe: ________________________

Activity Summary
Number of glycol dehydrators currently equipped with flash tank separators
Number of glycol dehydrators suitable for flash tank installation?
Replacement Schedule
Number of flash tank separators to be installed by the end of:
Year 1:

Year 2:

Year 3:

Year 4:

Additional Information on Anticipated Plans and Projects
If additional space is needed, please continue on the back.

OMB Control No. 2060-0328
Expires 07/31/2011

ELEMENT 2
Partner Reported Opportunities
PROs
Your company may take advantage of additional technologies or practices to reduce methane emissions. These can be
reported to Natural Gas STAR as PROs. Following is a list of some of the PROs that have been reported by other Gas
STAR partners, which may be applicable to your operations (for more information on these PROs, please view:
epa.gov/gasstar/tools/recommended.html).
ϕ Install Vapor Recovery Units (VRUs)
ϕ Perform reduced emissions completions
ϕ Install electronic safety devices
PROs you will be implementing
PRO ________________________
At what scale will you be implementing this BMP?
Company Wide
Pilot Project
Other ________________________.

PRO ________________________
At what scale will you be implementing this BMP?
Company Wide
Pilot Project
Other ________________________

PRO ________________________
At what scale will you be implementing this BMP?
Company Wide
Pilot Project
Other ________________________

PRO ________________________
At what scale will you be implementing this BMP?
Company Wide
Pilot Project
Other ________________________

ϕ Install instrument air systems
ϕ Eliminate unnecessary equipment and/or systems
ϕ Install plunger lifts in gas wells
Please describe

OMB Control No. 2060-0328
Expires 07/31/2011

ELEMENT 3
Inventory Past Reductions
An inventory of past reductions will help to create a permanent record of your past efforts.
As a first step, many new partners find it useful to inventory and document past methane emission reduction
efforts. The inventory process helps companies quantify the success of their past activities and target future
emission reduction efforts. Historical emission reductions identified as part of the inventory process can be
reported to the Gas STAR Program.
Will you inventory past activities to include in your annual report?

Yes

No

If yes, please describe your company’s plans for reviewing past emission reduction activities.
________________________

The Natural Gas STAR Program thanks you for your time.
Please send completed forms to:

Regular Mail
The Natural Gas STAR Program
U.S. EPA (6207J)
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460

Express/Overnight Mail
The Natural Gas STAR Program
U.S. EPA (6207J)
1310 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005

Questions? Please call Roger Fernandez: (202) 343-9086 or Fax (202) 343-2202

The public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average 25 hours for each new response and 12
hours for subsequent responses. Send comments on the Agency's need for
this information, the accuracy of the provided burden estimates, and any
suggested methods for minimizing respondent burden, including through the
use of automated collection techniques to the Director, Collection Strategies
Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (2822T), 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20460. Include the OMB control
number in any correspondence. Do not send the completed form to this
address.