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Held in Conjunction with: AAPG Orphan, Abandoned, Idle, and Marginal Wells Conference

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

20 February 2025

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Overview
Description
Pricing
Venue

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

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

Early Registration

Deadline – 10 February 2025

Member*	$395
Non-Member	$425

Standard Registration

Member*	$495
Non-Member	$525

*Member rates apply to AAPG members who are current members in good standing.

Price Includes: Course Materials; Morning and afternoon breaks; Lunch
Educational Credits: 10 PHD; 1.0 CEU

Registration/Payments/Cancellations

No refunds will be issued after 5 February 2025. Participants who are unable to attend the event may designate a substitute to attend in their place. Cancellations, substitution requests and registration questions should be sent to Customer Service at [email protected].

Tulsa, OK - Hyatt Regency

100 East Second Street

Tulsa Oklahoma 74103

United States

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Instructors
Contacts

J. Daniel Arthur ALL Consulting LLC

AAPG Event Manager +1 918 560 2683

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

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