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Evaluation of Innovative Methane Detection Technologies

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1 Introduction
Executive Summary
1 Introduction Overview
1.1 Purpose of Document
1.2 Document Scope
1.3 Intended Audience
1.4 Framing the Guidance Document
1.5 Document Content
2 Characterization of Emissions
3 Regulations
3.1 Objectives & Introduction
3.2 Regulatory Barriers, Limitations, and Considerations
3.3 Areas of Opportunity
4 Technology
4 Technology Overview
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Technologies
4.3 Applications
4.4 Summary
5 Evaluation Guidelines and Principles
5 Evaluation Guidelines and Principles Overview
5.1 Defining System Objectives and Metrics
5.2 Design elements
5.3 Data Quality Objectives and Monitoring, Reporting, and Recordkeeping
5.4 Conclusion
6 Lessons Learned
7 Stakeholder Perspectives
Additional Information
Appendix A – Case Studies Summaries and Links
Appendix B – Characterization – Additional Material
Appendix C – Regulations – Additional Material
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Evaluation of Innovative Methane Detection Technologies
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This ITRC guidance provides an overview of existing and emerging methane detection technologies and their applications. Although primarily for use in the oil and gas supply chain, certain technologies may be applicable in other areas as well, which the document does not cover. The document provides the framework for industry and the regulatory community to evaluate and select the best methods to identify leaks or reduce emissions.

This document is intended for a wide audience including regulatory staff, technology developers and vendors, oil and gas producers, transmission companies, distribution utilities, and others to:

  • Enable users to evaluate, compare, and select suitable technologies to detect/quantify methane emissions from segments of the oil and gas (O&G) supply chain to:
    • Comply with existing and forthcoming leak regulations
    • Assist with inventory monitoring and reporting, and
    • Enhance safety
  • Identify regulatory barriers and opportunities for new or innovative technologies.

If you are visiting this site for the first time please review the Executive Summary of this guidance. All users may find Navigating this Website helpful.

Click here to go to Introduction Click here to go to Characterization Click here to go to Regulations Click here to go to Technology Click here to go to Evaluation Published by the Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council, September 2018

Permission is granted to refer to or quote from this publication with the customary acknowledgment of the source. The suggested citation for this document is as follows:

ITRC (Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council). 2018. Evaluation of Innovative Methane Detection Technologies. Methane-1. Washington, D.C.: Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council, Methane Team. https://methane-1.itrcweb.org.

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