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Held in Conjunction with: Orphan, Abandoned, Idle, and Marginal Wells: Opportunities with Plugging, Repurposing, Carbon Credits and More

Methane Monitoring Associated with Well Plugging & Abandonment for Active, Marginal, Idle, and Orphan Wells

29 February 2024

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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Who Should Attend

This introduction to methane monitoring, measurement, and quantification is for all those who would like to understand the requirements and regulations regarding methane emissions and to be able to design a measurement and monitoring solution, complete with the appropriate types of technologies, techniques, and safety protocols.

Objectives

Detail the various methane emissions regulations and requirements for compliance and funding
Describe guidance, methods, protocols and qualification requirements
Develop planning, access, safety plans
Review equipment and field examples
Match the need with the appropriate equipment and procedure

Course Content

Introduction to Methane Monitoring, Measurement, & Quantification

Understanding Varied Requirements: IIJA Funding, Carbon Registries, State Requirements, etc.

Orphan Well Plugging using IIJA monies required to do MM starting 1/1/24.
Several states seeking methane monitoring support.
Federal Guidance vs Carbon Registry Protocols

Guidances, Methods, Protocols, and Qualification Requirements

DOE Guidance & EPA Method 21 for Orphan Wells
Carbon Registries (requirements & how they vary)
MERP/NEMRI considerations for MCWs
Qualified Measurement Specialist

Associated Considerations & Safety

Planning
Access & Safety
Type of Well (e.g., Orphan, Idle, MCW, Active, ?)
Presence or Absence of Infrastructure
Weather & Interference Conditions

Methane & Gas Monitoring, Measurement/Quantification, & Characterization

Methods may vary depending on well type, purpose, infrastructure, etc.
Choosing Equipment/instrumentation
Measurement Accuracy & Considerations
Data Collection & Documentation

Equipment/Field Examples/Research

OGI Technology & ALL Consulting
VentBuster & Well Done Foundation
Hawk Vent Gas Meter & PetraCat
High Flow Meter & Heath
- Montrose Environmental
- Xplorobot handheld IR methane measurement, imaging tool
University Research Findings
Federal Program Findings

Closing Remarks

$395

Expires on
19 February, 2024

Member/Govt. Early Fee

$425

Expires on
19 February, 2024

Non-Member Early Fee

$495

Expires on
29 February, 2024

Regular Member/Govt. Fee

$525

Expires on
29 February, 2024

Regular Non-Member Fee

Price Includes

Educational Credits: 10 PHD; 1.0 CEU

RLA Learning Center

850 Cranberry Woods Dr

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 16066

United States

+1 724 741 1000

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J. Daniel Arthur ALL Consulting LLC

Meeting Planner +1 918 560 2683

Director, Innovation and Emerging Science and Technology +1 918 560 2604

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