How to Reduce Fugitive Emissions From Gas Pipelines in Alberta
by Thomas Webster on Tue, Oct 26, 2021 @ 12:10 PM
Fugitive emissions are a major target in the fight against climate change. While many jurisdictions, including Alberta, regulate fugitive emissions in the oil and gas industry, most policies focus on …
Why Fugitive Emission Leak Detection is Critical for SAGD Operations
by Thomas Webster on Tue, Oct 12, 2021 @ 12:10 PM
Bitumen produced from oil sands, largely by SAGD (Steam-Assisted Gravity Drainage), is the largest component of Alberta’s oil and gas production, and these operations are set to continue to provide th …
Meet and Exceed Fugitive Emissions Standards for Valves in Alberta Refineries
by Thomas Webster on Thu, Sep 30, 2021 @ 10:09 AM
Fugitive emissions—the unintentional leaks of vapours or gases (typically methane) from pressurized equipment into the atmosphere—have been the focus of increasingly strict standards and regulations i …
Choosing Grab Sampling Systems for Sampling of Water in SAGD Operations
by Thomas Webster on Thu, Sep 16, 2021 @ 14:09 PM
In SAGD processes, steam is injected downhole to heat bitumen, allowing it to flow to the surface. The steam returns to the surface as an oil/water mixture, which must be separated so the oil can be r …
Why Mechanical Seal Support Material Matters for Northern Alberta Oil and Gas Operations
by Thomas Webster on Wed, Sep 15, 2021 @ 09:09 AM
Centrifugal pumps at chemical plants and refineries rely on mechanical seals to prevent fluid from escaping. Every seal connection is a potential leak point, and leaks can lead to fugitive emissions, …
Why Reducing Fugitive Emissions in Alberta Oil and Gas Operations Is Critical
by Thomas Webster on Thu, Sep 09, 2021 @ 09:09 AM
Alberta oil and gas operations have started to become more aware of fugitive emissions—the unintended leaks of vapours or gases, typically methane, from pressurized equipment into the atmosphere. Fugi …