Keeping up with CEDRI reporting all Operators/ Owners need to be aware of this NEW REQUIREMENT. Implemented Crude Oil and Natural Gas Facilities for which Construction, Modification, or Reconstruction Commenced after 9/18/2015 (60, subpart OOOOa) 60.5420a(b) Annual Report (Version 3.00) in CEDRI (April 8, 2021) NOTE: As required by 40 CFR 60.5420a(b)(11), beginning on July 7, 2021, ..
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The process we use for detecting methane gas at affected facilities is the preferred method accepted by the EPA. METHANE GAS LEAKS The Quad Oa regulation is very clear on the detection by an Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) camera; 60.5397a What fugitive emissions GHG and VOC standards apply to the affected facility which is the ..
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While it is true that Methane is a colorless, odorless and highly flammable gas, out in the field during our surveys, the gas imposes little threat to inspectors.  If we were in an enclosed facility, additional precautions are taken. There are however other naturally occurring gases that pose far more significant dangers.  For example, if ..
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An important EPA roll back of methane gas regulations was voted on and passed the Senate 52-42 on Wednesday 28 April 2021. This ruling should bring the focus of everyone in the industry back toward compliance with QUAD Oa regulations. It supports the services our company provides in saving money with maintaining compliance with the ..
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On April 21, 2021 the FAA released some changes to the current rules on Drone operations over crowds and at night. This is a link to the published changes Press Release – New Drone Rules Take Effect Today (faa.gov). https://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=25980 Our pilots are all Part 61 and 107 certified and have updated all their certifications. ..
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During the DD process in the purchase of new assets, be aware that since 2017 all methane gas assets should have had at least one Quad Oa compliance inspection and a report provide electronically to the EPA. These reports are required to be saved for 5 years and be available at the office of the ..
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We are working with ICI and have obtained a draft copy of the User Manual for the software and will be willing to provide you a copy. Be aware this manual is a rapidly changing with the continuous upgrades to the software. If you would like to be put on the mailing list for the ..
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This is a great link to the most current copy of SubPart OOOOa. https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?node=sp40.8.60.oooo_0a&rgn=div6 For the small and medium sized operators, it can be a daunting task to not only review but stay on top of all the details for your operations. Over our 50 years in the industry, we have found there just are ..
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Through the use of IR 8640 camera, drones and FLASH PRO, periodic inspections of SOLAR PANEL farms make it easy to identify damaged, or faulty cells that effect the productivity of the FARM. Inspections after construction along with annual scheduled flights, proactive maintenance and replacement can be performed rather than reactive repairs after large outages. ..
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With the high tech cameras and lasers mounted to our drones we are able to detect suspected methane gas leaks with extreme accuracy. The systems provide levels of gas detection, location and visual images of the surveyed pipeline. Our procedures and protocol provide more information than required by current ROW regulations and procedures. The information ..
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