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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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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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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Moving into 2021 there are some important things WE would like to bring to your attention. First there is a new administration and the potential for a new review of the compliance requirements of Quad Oa. Over the years we have made ourselves Subject Matter Experts with Quad Oa and are working to reach out ..
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