Directed Inspection and Maintenance at Gas Processing Plants and Booster Stations
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Natural gas processing plants and their associated compressor booster stations emit an estimated 36 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of methane annually. More than 24 Bcf of total methane losses from gas plants are fugitive emissions from leaking compressors and other equipment components such as valves, connectors, seals, and openended lines. Implementing a directed inspection and maintenance (DI&M) program is a proven, cost-effective way to detect, measure, prioritize, and repair equipment leaks to reduce methane emissions.
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