Event Overview
This class will provide a high-level, non-technical overview of sources and quantities of methane emissions from US oil and gas facilities. It will examine multiple methane detection and measurement technologies, comparing relative strengths and weaknesses. This program will introduce the proposed federal penalties for methane emissions and the potential costs incurred for incurring methane emissions penalties. Requirements to qualify gas for designation as Responsibly Sourced Methane (“RSG”) and means of obtaining that certification will be discussed, as well as potential benefits from certification. Successful progress in the gas industry in reducing methane emissions will be described. Attendees will acquire a better understanding of the financial and operational impacts of methane emissions and emission mitigation efforts.
Attendees will receive 2 Professional Development Hours (PDH) upon completion.
Learning Objectives
- Gain a non-technical understanding of sources of methane emissions from US oil and gas operations.
- Learn about available technologies and practices to identify, measure and control methane emissions from the natural gas supply chain.
- Receive an introduction to methane emissions rules and penalties issued by EPA.
- Acquire a high-level view of Responsibly Sourced Gas (“RSG”), including achieving the designation and potential benefits.
- Recognize the potential impacts on operating costs, gas commodity price and revenue associated with methane emissions and RSG.
Who Should Attend
Any relatively new employee of a gas industry entity and experienced gas industry professionals (administrative, financial, operations, legal, marketing, and other disciplines) seeking to broaden their understanding of the natural gas industry.
Meet Your Instructor
J. Richard Moore
Dick Moore has more than 40 years of experience in the energy industry including jobs in both regulated and unregulated segments of this industry. He has held senior management positions in oil and gas exploration and production companies, interstate and intrastate natural gas pipelines, gas and electric utilities as well as natural gas gathering, processing and marketing companies.
Mr. Moore previously served on the Board of Directors of the Gas Processors Association and has held a position as adjunct faculty in the economics department at Richland College in Dallas. He serves as faculty for the Energy Executive Course at the University of Idaho and the Legislative Energy Horizons Institute of the Pacific Northwest Economic Region as well as the Professional Development Institute at the University of North Texas and has been a speaker on energy topics for the Maguire Energy Institute at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.