November Airborne Natural Gas Pipeline Leak Detection Washington State Citizens Committee On Pipeline Safety Johan Wictor
U.S. Oil & Gas Methane Emissions »Source: Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions1 f 1 f and Sinks 1990 – 2005, USEPA, April, 2007 Total 346 Bcf equates to: $2.42B in lost revenue (at $7/Mcf); Gas supply capable of heating almost 5 million U.S. households/year;
ALMA
Airborne Laser Optical Unit
The ALMA Advantage Improves public safety Enhances pipeline integrity High sensitivity Economical Enhances standard visual inspection Proven technology Reliable Provides historical data
Potential Methane Leak
RMOTC/DOE Test September 2006 The Rocky Mountain Oilfield Testing Center is an integral part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Fossil Energy Program. The RMOTC operates a 10,000 acre field- scale testing facility located 64 km north of Casper, WY. All testing is conducted under real-world conditions Successful test results
Are we doing the right thing?
In Summary Johan Wictor –