Form 5900-104 Annual Report for the Production Sector

OMB Control No. 2060-0328

Approval Expires 3/31/2008

Company Information

Annual Report
2007

Company Name:
Gas STAR Contact:
Title:
Address:

City, State, Zip Code:
Telephone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Business Units/
Locations Reporting:

Production
Sector
Annual Report Summary
Please mark the activities your company executed and submit a report page for each facility/location it was implemented

BMP 1: Identify and replace high-bleed pneumatic devices
BMP 2: Install flash tank separators on glycol dehydrators
Partner Reported Opportunities (please specify):

Period covered by report:
Signature:

From:

To:
Date:

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Gas STAR allows certain technologies/practices to count towards a company’s emission reductions beyond the year they were initially
implemented. For example, a technology implemented in 2007 can accrue emission reductions in future years. Gas STAR designates
the length of time that these reductions accrue as “sunset dates.” The Appendix lists these sunset dates. Companies can choose to
allow EPA to apply the sunset dates or choose to report each technology/practice on an annual basis (i.e. not using sunset dates).

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In addition to reporting methane emissions reductions, you are welcome to include other information about your company’s participation
in Natural Gas STAR in the “Additional Program Accomplishments” section of this form. The Natural Gas STAR Program will use any
information entered in this section to recognize the efforts and accomplishments of outstanding partners.

EPA Form No. 5900-104

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BMP 1: Identify and Replace High-Bleed Pneumatic Devices
Current Year Activities
A. Facility/location identifier information:
(Note: Each facility requires its own reporting form)

B. Facility summary:
Number of devices replaced:

C. Cost summary:
devices

Percent of system now equipped with
low/no-bleed units:

%

D. Methane emissions reduction:

Mcf

Estimated cost per replacement
(including equipment and labor): $

/replacement

E. Are these emissions reductions a one-year reduction or a
multi-year reduction?
One-year
Multi-year
If Multi-year:
Partner will report this activity once and let EPA
automatically calculate future emission reductions based on
sunset date duration (BMP 1 has a sunset period of 7 years).
Partner will report this activity annually.

Please identify the basis for the emissions reduction estimate, using the space provided to show any calculations
Standard calculation

Calculation using default

Methane emissions reduction = [Annual emissions from high-bleed
devices being replaced (in Mcf/yr) - Annual emissions for the
replacement devices (in Mcf/yr)] x Number of devices replaced

Methane emissions reduction = 124 Mcf/yr x Number of devices replaced

Other (please specify):

Please specify your data source:

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Field measurement
Manufacturer specifications

F. Total value of gas saved:

$

Total value of gas saved = Methane emissions reduction (in Mcf) x
Gas value (in $/Mcf) [If not known, use default of $7.00/Mcf]

G. How many high-bleed
devices do you plan to
replace next year?

devices

Previous Years' Activities
Use the table below to report any past activities implemented, but not previously reported to the Natural Gas STAR Program
Year

# Devices Replaced

Total Cost of Replacements
(incl. equipment and labor) ($)

Estimated Reductions
(Mcf/yr)

BMP 1 Comments: Please use the back of the page for additional space if needed.

Value of Gas Saved
($)

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BMP 2: Install Flash Tank Separators on Glycol Dehydrators
Current Year Activities
A. Facility/location identifier information:
(Note: Each facility requires its own reporting form)

B. Facility summary:
Number of flash tank separators
installed:

separators

Percent of dehydrators in system
equipped with flash tank separators:

%

D. Methane emissions reduction:

Mcf

C. Cost summary:
Estimated cost per flash tank
separator installation (including
equipment and labor):
$

/installation

E. Are these emissions reductions a one-year reduction
or a multi-year reduction?
One-year
Multi-year
If Multi-year:
Partner will report this activity once and let EPA
automatically calculate future emission reductions based
on sunset date duration (BMP 2 has a sunset period of 10
years).
Partner will report this activity annually.

Please identify the basis for the emissions reduction estimate, using the space provided to show any calculations
Standard calculation

Calculation using default

Methane emissions reduction = [Average gas throughput (in MMcf/yr) x
Methane emissions reduction per flash tank installation = [TEG
170 scf/MMcf x 0.90] / 1,000
circulation rate (in gal/hr) x Methane entrainment rate (in scf/gal)* x
hours of operation (in hrs/yr) x 0.90] / 1,000
*If methane entrainment rate is
not known, use a default value
Please specify your data source:
of 3 scf/gal for energy
Field measurement
exchange pumps or 1 scf/gal
for electric pumps

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Manufacturer specifications

Other (please specify):

F. Total value of gas saved:

$

Total value of gas saved= Methane emissions reduction (in Mcf ) x
Gas value (in $/Mcf) [If not known, use default of $7.00/Mcf]

G. How many flash tank separators do
you plan to install next year?

flash tanks

Previous Years' Activities
Use the table below to report any past activities implemented, but not previously reported to the Natural Gas STAR Program
Year

# Flash Tank
Separators Installed

Total Cost of Installation
(incl. equipment and labor) ($)

Estimated Reductions
(Mcf/yr)

BMP 2 Comments: Please use the back of the page for additional space if needed.

Value of Gas
Saved ($)

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Partner Reported Opportunities (PROs)
(For more details on PROs, visit epa.gov/gasstar/techprac.htm)

Current Year Activities
A. Facility/location identifier information:
(Note: Each facility requires its own reporting form)

B. Activity description: Please provide a separate PRO reporting form for each activity and facility reported
Please specify the technology or practice that was implemented
(choose from the list in the appendix or describe your own):

Please describe how your company implemented this
activity:

C. Level of Implementation (check one):
Number of units installed:
Frequency of practice:

E. Are emissions reductions a one-year reduction or a
multi-year reduction?
One-year
Multi-year

units
times/year

If Multi-year:
Partner will report this activity once and let EPA
automatically calculate future emission reductions based
on sunset date duration*.
Partner will report this activity annually.

E. Methane emissions reduction:

Mcf

F. Cost summary: Estimated cost of implementing this
practice/activity (including equipment and labor): $

Please identify the basis for the emissions reduction estimate, using the space provided to show any calculations
Actual field measurement

Other (please specify):

Calculation using manufacturer specifications/other source
G. Total value of gas saved:

$

Total value of gas saved = Methane emissions reduction (in Mcf)
x Gas value (in $/Mcf) [If not known, use default of $7.00/Mcf]

H. To what extent do you expect to implement this
practice next year?

Previous Years' Activities
Use the table below to report any past implementation of this PRO, but not previously reported to Natural Gas STAR
Year

Frequency of
Practice/Activity or #
of Installations

Total Cost of Practice/Activity
(incl. equipment and labor) ($)

Estimated Reductions
(Mcf/yr)

Value of Gas
Saved ($)

PRO Comments: Please use the back of the page for additional space if needed.
* Gas STAR allows certain technologies/practices to count towards a company’s emission reductions beyond the year they were initially
implemented. For example, a technology implemented in 2007 can accrue emission reductions in future years. Gas STAR designates the
length of time that these reductions accrue as “sunset dates.” The Appendix lists these sunset dates. Companies can choose to allow EPA to
apply the sunset dates or choose to report each technology/practice on an annual basis (i.e. not using sunset dates).

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Additional Program Accomplishments
The Natural Gas STAR Program will use any information entered here to recognize the efforts and achievements of
outstanding partners.
Please include any additional information you would like to share about your company’s participation in Natural Gas
STAR. Examples may include:
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Activities to strengthen your program (e.g., training/education, innovative technologies or activities, pilot
projects, employee incentive programs).

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Efforts to communicate your participation and successes (e.g., internal newsletters, press releases,
company Web site).

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Participation in Natural Gas STAR program activities (e.g., contributions to case studies, presentation at
annual workshop).

Additional Accomplishments:

Additional Accomplishments Comments: Please use the back of the page for additional space if needed.

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Appendix

Methane Emission Reduction Technologies & Practices—
Production Sector
The list below describes a variety of methane emission reduction technologies that Natural Gas STAR partners in the production
sector have implemented and reported to Natural Gas STAR. You may use this list as a guide when completing your annual report.
Sunset dates (i.e. the length of time a technology or practice can continue to accrue emission reductions after implemented) are one
year in duration unless otherwise noted in parentheses. An asterisk (*) indicates that a technical document related to the technology
or practice is available online at epa.gov/gasstar/techprac.htm.
Compressors/Engines

Pipelines

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ƒ Inject blowdown gas into low pressure mains*
ƒ Pipeline replacement and repair
ƒ Using pipeline pumpdown techniques to lower gas

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Automate systems operation to reduce venting*
Automated air/fuel ratio controls (10 years)*
Catalytic converter installation (10 years)
Convert engine starting to nitrogen (10 years)*
Convert to low pressure compressor starters
(10 years)
Eliminate unnecessary equipment and/or systems*
Increase compression capacity to reduce
venting/flaring
Install electric compressors (10 years)*
Install electric motors (10 years)
Install lean burn compressor (10 years)
Redesign blowdown systems and alter ESD
practices*
Reducing emissions when taking compressors offline*
Reducing methane emissions from compressor rod
packing systems*
Replace gas starters with air (10 years)*
Replace ignition - reduce false starts*
Turbine fuel use optimization

Dehydrators

ƒ Install condensers on glycol dehydrators (10 years)
ƒ Install flares (10 years)*
ƒ Optimize glycol circulation and install of flash tank
separators in dehydrators *

ƒ Replacing gas-assisted glycol pumps with electric
pumps (10 years)*

ƒ Replacing glycol dehydrators with desiccant
dehydrators (10 years)*

ƒ Reroute glycol skimmer gas*
ƒ Shutdown glycol dehydrator stripping gas in winter
Directed Inspection & Maintenance

ƒ DI&M at compressor stations*
ƒ DI&M: leak detection using lower emission threshold
ƒ DI&M: survey and repair leaks

line pressure before maintenance *
Pneumatics/Controls

ƒ Capture/use gas released from gas-operated
pneumatic pumps

ƒ Convert gas pneumatic controls to instrument air (10
years)*

ƒ Convert gas-driven chemical pumps to instrument air
(10 years)*

ƒ Convert pneumatics to mechanical controls
(10 years)*

ƒ Install controllers on gas-assisted methanol pump
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(10 years)
Install electronic flare ignition devices (10 years)*
Install no bleed controllers (10 years)
Install non-venting dump controllers (10 years)
Reduce gas pressure on pneumatic devices

Tanks

ƒ Consolidate crude oil production and water storage
tanks (10 years)*

ƒ Convert water tank blanket from natural gas to
produced CO2 gas (10 years)*
Install evactors (10 years)
Install flash gas compressors (10 years)
Install hydrocarbon liquid stabilizer (10 years)
Install pressurized storage of condensate (10 years)*
Installing VRUs on crude oil storage tanks
(10 years)*
ƒ Protective tank coatings to reduce leaks (10 years)
ƒ Recycle line recovers gas during condensate
loading*
ƒ Reduce excess blanket gas blow-by to the
atmosphere

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Valves

ƒ Install BASO valves (10 years)*
ƒ Install plugs on valves and open ended lines
(10 years)
ƒ Test and repair pressure safety valves*

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Appendix (cont.)
Wells

Other

ƒ Artificial lift: gas lift (10 years)
ƒ Artificial lift: pressure swabbing
ƒ Connect casing to vapor recovery unit OR Install

ƒ Capture and use waste heat to reduce gas usage

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compressors to capture casinghead gas (10 years)*
Gas well "smart" automation system (10 years)*
Gas well unloading time optimization*
Green completions*
Install automated shut-in cycle units to reduce well
venting (10 years)
Install flash tank separator on water gathering
system (10 years)
Install pumpjacks on low water production gas wells
(10 years)*
Install pumps for separators (10 years)
Install soap launcher/soap unit (10 years)
Install velocity tubing strings (10 years)*
Installing plunger lift systems at gas wells (10 years)*
Installing plunger lift systems at gas wells (10 years)*
Lower heater-treater temperature*
Use foaming agents*

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and emissions
Flare reduction program
Install flares (10 years)*
Nitrogen rejection unit optimization*
Recover gas from separators
Re-inject gas for enhanced oil recovery
Re-inject gas into crude