Friday, January 29, 2016
Pennsylvania’s Plans For Controlling Methane Emissions From Shale Gas Operations
On January 20thPennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection Secretary John Quigley hosted a webinar to announce the steps his
department will take to control methane emissions associated with
unconventional natural gas activities in the Commonwealth. He outlined an
aggressive plan he and Governor Wolf believe is necessary to reduce
Pennsylvania’s contribution of greenhouse gas emissions. He noted that
Pennsylvania currently ranks second behind Texas in natural gas production so
they feel the emissions must be addressed sooner rather than later. The
Secretary offered some immediate steps that will help address what they believe
are the unaccounted for emissions from shale gas wells and support facilities.
- See more at: http://www.natlawreview.com/article/pennsylvania-s-plans-controlling-methane-emissions-shale-gas-operations#sthash.rHjsGiGe.dpuf
On January 20thPennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Secretary John Quigley
hosted a webinar to announce the steps his department will take to
control methane emissions associated with unconventional natural gas
activities in the Commonwealth. He outlined an aggressive plan he and Governor Wolf believe
is necessary to reduce Pennsylvania’s contribution of greenhouse gas
emissions. He noted that Pennsylvania currently ranks second behind
Texas in natural gas production so they feel the emissions must be
addressed sooner rather than later. The Secretary offered some immediate
steps that will help address what they believe are the unaccounted for
emissions from shale gas wells and support facilities.
hosted a webinar to announce the steps his department will take to
control methane emissions associated with unconventional natural gas
activities in the Commonwealth. He outlined an aggressive plan he and Governor Wolf believe
is necessary to reduce Pennsylvania’s contribution of greenhouse gas
emissions. He noted that Pennsylvania currently ranks second behind
Texas in natural gas production so they feel the emissions must be
addressed sooner rather than later. The Secretary offered some immediate
steps that will help address what they believe are the unaccounted for
emissions from shale gas wells and support facilities.
He identified the scope of their concern by noting
that Pennsylvania has over 3,000 unconventional gas well pads, over 500
unconventional gas compressors stations and 12,000 miles of pipelines
to move the gas. They believe the combined annual methane leaks from
these facilities are equivalent to the annual emissions of five coal
fired power plants. Secretary Quigley noted that while efforts have been
undertaken by the industry and some companies to identify and reduce
methane emissions, not enough has been done on a statewide basis. DEP
therefore offered a four point plan that will surpass the EPA’s New
Source Performance Standards for controlling methane emissions.
that Pennsylvania has over 3,000 unconventional gas well pads, over 500
unconventional gas compressors stations and 12,000 miles of pipelines
to move the gas. They believe the combined annual methane leaks from
these facilities are equivalent to the annual emissions of five coal
fired power plants. Secretary Quigley noted that while efforts have been
undertaken by the industry and some companies to identify and reduce
methane emissions, not enough has been done on a statewide basis. DEP
therefore offered a four point plan that will surpass the EPA’s New
Source Performance Standards for controlling methane emissions.
The four point plan includes:
- See more at: http://www.natlawreview.com/article/pennsylvania-s-plans-controlling-methane-emissions-shale-gas-operations#sthash.rHjsGiGe.dpuf
On
January 20thPennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Secretary John Quigley hosted a webinar to announce the steps his
department will take to control methane emissions associated with
unconventional natural gas activities in the Commonwealth. He outlined
an aggressive plan he and Governor Wolf believe is necessary to reduce
Pennsylvania’s contribution of greenhouse gas emissions. He noted that
Pennsylvania currently ranks second behind Texas in natural gas
production so they feel the emissions must be addressed sooner rather
than later. The Secretary offered some immediate steps that will help
address what they believe are the unaccounted for emissions from shale
gas wells and support facilities. - See more at:
http://www.natlawreview.com/article/pennsylvania-s-plans-controlling-methane-emissions-shale-gas-operations#sthash.rHjsGiGe.dpuf
January 20thPennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Secretary John Quigley hosted a webinar to announce the steps his
department will take to control methane emissions associated with
unconventional natural gas activities in the Commonwealth. He outlined
an aggressive plan he and Governor Wolf believe is necessary to reduce
Pennsylvania’s contribution of greenhouse gas emissions. He noted that
Pennsylvania currently ranks second behind Texas in natural gas
production so they feel the emissions must be addressed sooner rather
than later. The Secretary offered some immediate steps that will help
address what they believe are the unaccounted for emissions from shale
gas wells and support facilities. - See more at:
http://www.natlawreview.com/article/pennsylvania-s-plans-controlling-methane-emissions-shale-gas-operations#sthash.rHjsGiGe.dpuf
On January 20thPennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Secretary John Quigley
hosted a webinar to announce the steps his department will take to
control methane emissions associated with unconventional natural gas
activities in the Commonwealth. He outlined an aggressive plan he and Governor Wolf believe
is necessary to reduce Pennsylvania’s contribution of greenhouse gas
emissions. He noted that Pennsylvania currently ranks second behind
Texas in natural gas production so they feel the emissions must be
addressed sooner rather than later. The Secretary offered some immediate
steps that will help address what they believe are the unaccounted for
emissions from shale gas wells and support facilities.
hosted a webinar to announce the steps his department will take to
control methane emissions associated with unconventional natural gas
activities in the Commonwealth. He outlined an aggressive plan he and Governor Wolf believe
is necessary to reduce Pennsylvania’s contribution of greenhouse gas
emissions. He noted that Pennsylvania currently ranks second behind
Texas in natural gas production so they feel the emissions must be
addressed sooner rather than later. The Secretary offered some immediate
steps that will help address what they believe are the unaccounted for
emissions from shale gas wells and support facilities.
He identified the scope of their concern by noting
that Pennsylvania has over 3,000 unconventional gas well pads, over 500
unconventional gas compressors stations and 12,000 miles of pipelines
to move the gas. They believe the combined annual methane leaks from
these facilities are equivalent to the annual emissions of five coal
fired power plants. Secretary Quigley noted that while efforts have been
undertaken by the industry and some companies to identify and reduce
methane emissions, not enough has been done on a statewide basis. DEP
therefore offered a four point plan that will surpass the EPA’s New
Source Performance Standards for controlling methane emissions.
that Pennsylvania has over 3,000 unconventional gas well pads, over 500
unconventional gas compressors stations and 12,000 miles of pipelines
to move the gas. They believe the combined annual methane leaks from
these facilities are equivalent to the annual emissions of five coal
fired power plants. Secretary Quigley noted that while efforts have been
undertaken by the industry and some companies to identify and reduce
methane emissions, not enough has been done on a statewide basis. DEP
therefore offered a four point plan that will surpass the EPA’s New
Source Performance Standards for controlling methane emissions.
The four point plan includes:
- See more at: http://www.natlawreview.com/article/pennsylvania-s-plans-controlling-methane-emissions-shale-gas-operations#sthash.rHjsGiGe.dpuf
