Methods Of Reducing And Removing Fugitive And Waste Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Background/Objectives

Global climate change is a significant risk to global market stability and quality of life. Higher global temperatures can lead to extreme weather, food, and water shortages, and increased outbreaks of infectious diseases. Mitigating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is an important part of long-term climate sustainability.

Approach/Activities

Major sources or GHG emissions are orphan oil and gas wells, landfills, and industrial plants. Utilizing innovative technology, we locate, identify, and quantify GHG emissions rates to aid prioritizing sites for remedial action. Our internal research and development team has developed and installed novel biofilter media that efficiently oxidizes methane to reduce its GHG potential.

Results/Lessons Learned

Aerial magnetic surveys are the only feasible tool for locating undocumented oil and gas wells over a project area. Methane quantification is a critical component of ranking point source emissions to maximize project benefits, and methane biofilters are an innovative solution to treat waste gases where remediation is feasible.

Presenter

KYLE METZ Kyle is a petroleum geologist and project manager at Parsons. He leads Parsons’ orphan well programs and serves on our internal research and development team, where he markets our innovative methane biofilter technology.

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