Transmission and Storage Technology Transfer Workshop: Partner Experiences in Methane Emissions Mitigation
June 7, 2018, Glen Allen, Virginia
EPA's Natural Gas STAR and Methane Challenge programs convened a technology transfer workshop to discuss emission sources and mitigation options in the Transmission and Storage segment. The event was hosted by Dominion Energy, Inc. in Glen Allen, VA. Presentations made during the workshop are listed below.
- Welcome & Opening Remarks
Pamela Faggert, Chief Environmental Officer & Senior Vice President Sustainability, Dominion Energy
A presentation was not provided for the welcome and opening remarks. - Natural Gas STAR and Methane Challenge Program Updates
Jerome Blackman, Natural Gas STAR and Methane Challenge Program, U.S. EPA
Sarah Menassian, Natural Gas STAR and Methane Challenge Program, U.S. EPA - Methane Emissions from the Natural Gas Supply Chain
Tim Vaughn, Senior Research Associate, Energy Institute, Colorado State University
This presentation is not available. - Leak Detection Research Along the Transmission Segment
Buddy Secor, Engineering Operations Supervisor, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Session 1: Partner Experiences in Methane Emissions Mitigation
Moderator: Jerome Blackman, EPA
- Utilizing Temporary Compression to Minimize Methane Emissions
Amy Kapuga, Consumers Energy - Designing Isolation Valves to Minimize Gas Loss
Christa Fine, Iroquois Gas Transmission
This presentation is not available. - Methane Blowdown & Leak Mitigation Technologies on Pipelines & Compressor Stations
Rick Loveless, Northern Natural Gas
Session 2: Partner Experiences in Methane Emissions Mitigation
Moderator: Jerome Blackman, EPA
- Venting Gas Recovery Systems and Gas Release Minimization Practices
Gary Jedrosko, Dominion Energy - Replacing Compressor Rod Packing
Charles Humphrey, Southern California Gas Company - Implementation of a Methane Reduction & Reporting Program for a ONE Future Company
Jim Tangeman, Kinder Morgan
Service Provider Roundtable Panel
Moderator: Steve Michener, Tetra Tech, Inc.
- Innovative Financial Tool for Compressor Station Retrofits
Paul Hosking, Fluid Sealing Association - Leak Detection Technology & Methodology
Leighton King, Heath Consultants Inc. - Zero Emission Vacuum and Compressor (ZEVAC): The Right Tools Can Change Operating Cultures
Vernon Thompson, Enercon - Regional Methane Monitoring Networks
Ted Weaver, LongPath Technologies, Inc. - Best Practices to Reduce Venting and Flaring with Economic Benefit
Jeff Voorhis, HY-BON Engineering