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Airborne Natural Gas Pipeline Leak Detection

Washington State Citizens Committee On Pipeline Safety Johan Wictor. Airborne Natural Gas Pipeline Leak Detection. U.S. Oil & Gas Methane Emissions. Source: Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions 1 f 1 f and Sinks 1990 – 2005, USEPA, April, 2007

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Airborne Natural Gas Pipeline Leak Detection

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  1. Washington State Citizens Committee On Pipeline Safety Johan Wictor Airborne Natural Gas Pipeline Leak Detection

  2. U.S. Oil & Gas Methane Emissions • Source: Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions1 f 1 f and Sinks 1990 – 2005, USEPA, April, 2007 • Total 346 Bcf equates to: $2.42B in lost revenue (at $7/Mcf); • Gas supply capable of heating almost 5 million U.S. households/year;

  3. ALMA

  4. Airborne Laser Optical Unit

  5. The ALMA Advantage • Improves public safety • Enhances pipeline integrity • High sensitivity • Economical • Enhances standard visual inspection • Proven technology • Reliable • Provides historical data

  6. Potential Methane Leak

  7. RMOTC/DOE Test September 2006 • The Rocky Mountain Oilfield Testing Center is an integral part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Fossil Energy Program. • The RMOTC operates a 10,000 acre field-scale testing facility located 64 km north of Casper, WY. • All testing is conducted under real-world conditions • Successful test results

  8. Are we doing the right thing?

  9. In Summary • Johan Wictor – 425-503-8127 • www.pergamusa.com • www.pergam-suisse.ch

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