5900-104 Annual Reporting Form for Production Sector

OMB Control No. 2060-0328
Expires 09/30/2018

Company Information

Annual Report
2015

Company Name:
Contact:
Title:
Address:

City, State, Zip Code:
Telephone:
Fax:
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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.

EPA Form No. 5900-104

BMP 1: Identify and Replace High-Bleed Pneumatic Devices
Summary of Emission Reduction Activities
Please include aggregate information in this section for all locations. If multiple facilities/locations are
represented, additional detail by specific facility/location can be provided in the table below.
A. Facility/location identifier information:
(If only one location note here, otherwise use table below.)
B. Project 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
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 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 $3.50/Mcf]

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

devices

Optional: Additional details by location
Facility/Location
identifier Information

# 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 ($)

BMP 2: Install Flash Tank Separators on Glycol Dehydrators
Summary of Emission Reduction Activities
Please include aggregate information in this section for all locations. If multiple facilities/locations are
represented, additional detail by specific facility/location can be provided in the table below.
A. Facility/location identifier information:
(If only one location note here, otherwise use table below.)
B. Project 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
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
*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

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

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 $3.50/Mcf]

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

flash tank
separators

Optional: Additional details by location
Facility/Location
identifier Information

# Flash Tank
Separators Installed

Total Cost of
Replacements
(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 ($)

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

Summary of Emission Reduction Activities
Please include aggregate information in this section for all locations. If multiple facilities/locations are
represented, additional detail by specific facility/location can be provided in the table below.
A. Facility/location identifier information:
(If only one location note here, otherwise use table below.)
B. Project 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):

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

Number of units installed:
Frequency of practice:

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:

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

Mcf

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 $3.50/Mcf]

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

Optional: Additional details by location
Facility/Location
identifier Information

Frequency of
Practice/Activity/# of
Installations

Total Cost of
Replacements
(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.

Previous Years' Activities
Use the table below to report any past activities implemented, but not previously reported to the Natural Gas STAR Program
Year
BMP 1
# Devices
Total Cost of
Estimated
Value of Gas
Identify and Replace HighReplaced
Replacements
Reductions
Saved ($)
Bleed Pneumatic Devices
(incl. equipment
(Mcf/yr)
and labor) ($)

Year

BMP 2
Install Flash Tank
Separators on Glycol
Dehydrators

# Flash Tank
Separators
Installed

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

Estimated
Reductions
(Mcf/yr)

Value of Gas
Saved ($)

Year

PRO/Activity

Frequency of
Practice/Activity
or # of
Installations

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

Estimated
Reductions
(Mcf/yr)

Value of Gas
Saved ($)

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.

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
 DI&M: leak detection using lower emission threshold

 Automate compressor systems operation to reduce
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venting
Catalytic converter installation (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 controls (10 years)*
Install electric compressors (10 years)*
Install electric motors (10 years)
Install electric motor 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*
Reduce gas venting with fewer compressor engine
startups and improved engine ignition*
Replace compressor cylinder unloaders (10 years)*
Replace gas starters with air or nitrogen (10 years)*
Turbine fuel use optimization

Dehydrators

 Convert pneumatics to mechanical controls
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(10 years)*
Install condensers on glycol dehydrators (10 years)
Install flash tank separators on glycol dehydrators
(10 years)*
Reduce glycol circulation rates in dehydrators*
Replacing glycol dehydrators with desiccant
dehydrators (10 years)*
Reroute dehydrator/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: survey and repair leaks*
Pipelines

 Inject blowdown gas into low pressure mains or fuel
gas system*

 Pipeline replacement and repair
 Use hot taps for in-service pipeline connections*
 Use pipeline pump-down techniques to lower gas
line pressure before maintenance*
Pneumatics/Controls

 Capture/use gas released from gas-operated
pneumatic pumps

 Convert gas pneumatic controls to instrument air
(10 years)*

 Convert natural gas-driven chemical pumps
(10 years)*

 Convert pneumatics to mechanical controls
(10 years)*

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Install controllers on gas-assisted methanol pump
(10 years)
Install/convert gas powered separators to solar
powered separators (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)
 Convert water tank blanket from natural gas to CO2
(10 years)*

 Eliminate unnecessary equipment and/or systems*

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Appendix (continued)
Appendix (continued)
Tanks
 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) on storage tanks
(10 years)*
 Install VRUs on pipeline liquid/condensate tanks
(10 years)
 Recover gas during condensate loading*
 Reduce excess blanket gas blow-by to the
atmosphere
 Replace leaking above-ground tanks (10 years)
 Route gas to compressor suction/blowcase vessel
(10 years)
 Use protective tank coatings to reduce leaks
(10 years)

 Heat tracing to prevent control valves from freezing

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(10 years)*

 Install automated shut-in cycle units to reduce well
venting (10 years)

 Install flash tank separator on water gathering
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Valves

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 Artificial lift: use compression (10 years)
 Artificial lift: use pumping unit (10 years)
 Artificial lift: use to reduce blowdown in gas wells

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 for
hydraulically fractured natural gas wells*
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

open
Install BASO® valves (10 years)*
Install plugs on valves and open ended lines
(10 years)
Test and repair pressure safety valves*

and emissions

 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)

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(10 years)
Flare reduction program
Improve system design/operation
Install flares (10 years)*
Install pilotless burner controls (10 years)
Install purge reducer on flare (10 years)
Nitrogen rejection unit optimization*
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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