Production Technology Transfer Workshop - Rock Springs 2008
May 1, 2008 Rock Springs, WY
Agenda | Logistics | Registration
Co-sponsored by EPA, EnCana, the Petroleum Association of Wyoming, and the Independent Petroleum Association of Mountain States (IPAMS) this free one day workshop will focus on reducing methane emissions from the natural gas production sector. Participants will engage in a peer-based exchange of technical and economic information on practices currently in use today. Presentations will include detailed information that participants can use to conduct feasibility assessments of these practices at their operations.
|
| Agenda for Production Technology Transfer Workshop [top] |
| |  |
| 8:00 am - 8:30 am | Continental Breakfast and Registration - Compliments of EnCana
|
| 8:30 am – 8:45 am | Welcome & Opening Remarks
|
| 8:45 am – 9:00 am | EPA Natural Gas STAR Program - EPA Gas STAR Team
An overview of the Natural Gas STAR Program and its technical resources.
|
| 9:00 am – 10:15 am | EnCana Energy Efficiency and Environmental Innovation Funds - Encana
In this presentation EnCana shares its experience funding new reduction opportunity research. It will cover topics such as low-bleed level control projects and directed inspection and maintenance using infrared leak imaging.
|
| 10:15 am – 10:45 am | Break - Compliments of EnCana
|
| 10:45 am – 11:15 am | Reduced Emissions Completions
Natural Gas STAR Partners share their experience reducing emissions from well completions in the Green River Basin.
|
| 11:15 am – 11:45 am | Vapor Recovery Unit Applications in Wind River - EnCana
This discussion provides an overview of methane emissions and reduction opportunities from storage tanks and other designed vents. EnCAna will discuss it's application of vapor recovery units to reduce these emissions in its Wind River assets.
|
| 11:45 am – 12:45 pm | Lunch - Compliments of EnCana
|
12:45 pm – 1:30 pm |
Producer Best Management Practices - ICF International
This presentation will cover several cost-effective methane reduction opportunities, including compressor technologies and practices and using smart automation systems on natural gas wells with plunger lifts.
|
| 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm | Solar Powered Pumps Methanol Injection Pumps - BP
In this presentation BP will share its experience in reducing methane venting through the use of solar powered methanol injection pumps.
|
| 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm | Shell Experience in Methane Emission Mitigation - Shell Rocky Mountain Production, LLC
This presentation provides an overview of methane emissions and reduction activities in selected Shell assets.
|
| 2:45 pm - 3:00 pm | Closing Remarks and Networking
|
| 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Site Tour: Western Wyoming Community College Oilfied Training Center
|
Logistics for Producers Technology Transfer Workshop [top]
Workshop Venue:
Western Wyoming Community College
2500 College Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82901
(P) 307-382-1600
Local Hotel:
Wingate Inn
525 Gateway Blvd
Rock Springs, WY 82901
307-382-5181
Please request group rate of $129 by referring to “EPA Natural Gas STAR Workshop”
Local Transportation: City Cab Company: 307-382-1100
Co-Sponsors: EnCana, the Petroleum Association of Wyoming, and the Independent Petroleum Association of Mountain States (IPAMS)
Workshop attire is business casual.
Registration for Producers Technology Transfer Workshop [top]
After Friday, April 25th please register on-site for the workshop.