EXXONMOBIL – Methane management in unconventional operations
ExxonMobil is progressing a comprehensive methane management programme which is on track to meet its goal of reducing methane emissions by 15% in 2020, compared to 2016.
Through its Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) programme, Chevron uses prior experience to drive a continuous learning process. In some areas, Integrated Operations Centers are used with systems that remotely detect leaks and losses from equipment.
In addition, Chevron has removed or retrofitted all continuous high-bleed pneumatic controllers from its onshore US facilities and now uses low-emitting or non-continuous-bleed technologies to reduce emissions. Where electricity is available, electric and air-driven controllers and pumps are used, which do not emit methane when actuated.
Chevron has piloted several emerging technologies and remains encouraged that more effective and efficient tools will improve LDAR performance in the future. In addition to proprietary testing, Chevron serves on the Industrial Advisory Board of the Methane Emissions Technology Evaluation Center, which tests emerging methane-sensing technologies and evaluates their performance.
Chevron is leveraging its experience in methane emissions reduction to contribute to OGCI’s collective progress in its methane intensity target.
Member companies are expanding leak detection and repair campaigns, removing high-emitting devices, and reducing both flaring and venting.
ExxonMobil is progressing a comprehensive methane management programme which is on track to meet its goal of reducing methane emissions by 15% in 2020, compared to 2016.
In 2018, Repsol introduced a comprehensive set of internal metrics, targets and action plans to ensure meaningful progress towards climate change mitigation.
Saudi Aramco’s leak detection and repair programme, enables the mitigation of fugitive leaks, one of the largest sources of methane emissions in the industry.
Having reduced upstream operated carbon intensity by 20% since 2014, Eni is on track to achieve its company target of 43% reduction by 2025.
Reducing upstream methane emissions from oil and gas operations is an important component of CNPC’s Green Action Plan
bp has pledged to measure its methane emissions by 2023 and has enlisted Kairos to conduct aerial surveys.
To meet its ambitious new climate targets, Eni is partnering with Clarke Valve to test innovative shutter valves at a refinery in Italy.
Chevron has removed or retrofitted all continuous high-bleed pneumatic controllers from its onshore US facilities.