Leak quantification unlocks the potential to implement methane abatement programs to reduce emissions and meet emission reduction targets/goals. The leak sizes in the distribution system span over several orders of magnitude, and prioritization is the key strategy to have an effective methane abatement program.

In this discussion, discover how our clients have achieved a comprehensive understanding of its emissions by creating both bottom-up and actionable top-down inventories. This presentation will provide a detailed overview of their journey into the realm of data-driven network emissions analysis and the launch of their groundbreaking Super Emitter Program. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how gas operators can harness this knowledge for understanding, reporting, and implementing abatement strategies. Join us in this transformative discussion and be a part of the emissions management revolution in the gas industry, driven by CenterPoint Energy’s pioneering efforts with Picarro and the innovative approach to creating measurement-based inventories.

This panel panel discussed the Veritas Protocols in-depth, highlighting its importance in creating an informed inventory and intensity number for the complete supply chain. These protocols establish a scientifically-based standardized method for emissions reporting, with the companies involved required to ensure transparency and accountability. The panel emphasized the significance of the Veritas protocols and the advantages they bring to companies such as emission reductions, improved survey efficiency, and data-driven processes.

The panelists discussed the complications and potential possibilities related to emissions reporting and regulations across various states and countries. They highlighted the engagement with regulators and provision of transparent data as key in formulating effective regulations. They stressed on the importance of measurement and empirical data in aiding methane reduction programs and discussed how understanding leaks and quantifying risks can enhance repair effectiveness and safety measures.

Moderator: Jacob Cansler, Product Manager, Picarro          

Panelists:
Francois Rongere, Senior Director – Solution Architect Climate and Safety, Picarro
Amanda Harmon, Director, Zero Emissions Systems, GTI Energy
Jeremy Handler, Environmental Principal, NiSource
Stefano Guglielmo, Head of Asset, Performance & Technology, Italgas

Key Takeaways:

• The Time is Now: Urgency in measuring gas industry emissions.
• Standardization: Standardized protocols for accurate quantification.
• Increase Efficiency: Technology’s role in leak detection and efficiency.
• Find The Trends: Analyzing emission trends via monthly inventory comparisons.
• Regulation: Building effective regulations through engagement with regulators.
• Measure Everything: Importance of data in methane reduction.

Selected Links/Material:

• GTI Energy website
• Veritas, GTI Energy’s Methane Emissions Measurement and Verification Initiative
• Italgas, Energy in Transition Statement
• NiSource, Net Zero Goal
• OGMP 2.0
• Pipeline Safety: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair, Proposed Rule
• Transforming Leak Detection and Repair: A Deep Dive into PHMSA’s Proposed Amendments
• PCG Expert Talks: Francois Rongere on Navigating PHMSA, PPRM and Beyond