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Know the Facts
about Emission Factors
A Primer by Dr. Susan Stuver Texas A&M Institute of Renewable Natural Resources
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Keane's philosophy is that providing leading edge Health, Safety & Environment and Operational Performance Efficiency in a consistent manner is mandatory and necessary to meet the expectations of the community and customers.
In a message from Keane's Chairman & CEO, 'every employee is empowered and expected to manage the safety and health of our employees and protection of the environment as they have been trained regardless of their level in the company.'*
* from Keane's website
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In December, EPA announced the first in a series of technical workshops to discuss Analytical Chemical Methods related to EPA's study of potential impacts of hydraulic fracturing on drinking water resources.
EPA is seeking subject-matter experts to contribute to the workshop.
Several experts will be invited to present research technical information, and others will contribute to technical discussions throughout the one-day workshop. This first workshop is scheduled for Monday, February 25, 2013 in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. |
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Supporting Research Effort Proposal
A Study to Identify & Measure the
Environmental Impact of Onshore Drilling
A project has been proposed to conduct a study that will determine how resource development can occur without negatively impacting the environment. It would address current practices that impact the environment and the practices that have been developed in order to protect the environment, as well as aid in determining what we can do better.
This study will include information about changes in regulations and practices/perceptions related to environmental concerns that will affect drilling in different areas. Read more here...
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Several EFD members will be presenting at the 2013 IADC Environmental Conference & Exhibition.
Elizabeth "Libby" Cheney, Global VP Environment, Health, Safety & Social Responsibility, Hess Corporation will be a Keynote speaker.Dan Whittle from the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) will present: 'Bridging the Gulf - Finding Common Ground on Environmental and Safety Preparedness for Offshore Oil and Gas in Cuba.'Karen Massam, Engineering Manager and Frank Mueller, Mi-SWACO will present Optimizing Drilling Waste Treatment to Meet Discharge Criteria.Aaron P. Trexler, Power Generation Product Line Director with GE Oil & Gas will discuss Improvements & Innovations for Engines. Rich Haut from the EFD team at HARC will present 'The EFD Program - Addressing Environmental Issues and Increasing Environmental Awareness.' |
Feb 4 - 6, 2013 - The Woodlands, TXFeb 5 - 6, 2013 - Houston, Texas
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Environmentally Friendly Drilling
Scorecard Prototype Tested
Two members of the EFD Scorecard team traveled to an operator's location in an upland woodlands ecosystem to test the scorecard with assistance from the operator's regional business offices. The operator, one of the sponsors of the EFD program, graciously offered this specific locale to work with the Scorecard Team in this effort. The team then traveled to the selected rig site to discuss the scorecard and other items with the rig crew.
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Energy Policy:Building on Abundance
Learning from the past, ensuring a bountiful future
Over the past few years, new oil and natural gas discoveries have been made in places like Ohio, Pennsylvania, and North Dakota. In just a few years, North Dakota has become the second-largest oil-producing state in the United States, behind only Texas. Pennsylvania is becoming a leading natural gas-producing state.
With new energy opportunities such as these, what does this mean for U.S. energy policy?
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U.S. Water Alliance
Upcoming Webinar:
January 15, 2013
(1:00 - 2:30pm CST)
Knowing Your Watershed and Assessing Potential Environmental, Economic, and Social Impacts.
Click here for registration and details.
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RPSEA 2012 Onshore Production Conference: Technology keys to Enhance Production Operations
The following presentations were made:
08123-16 'Development Strategies for Maximizing East Texas Oil Field Production'
09123-18 'Characterization of Potential Sites for Near Miscible CO2 Applications to Improve Oil Recovery in Arbuckle Reservoirs'
09123-14 'Green Oil: CO2-Enhanced Oil Recovery for America's Small Oil Producers'
10123-17 'Identifying and Developing Technology for Enabling Small Producers to Pursue the Residual Oil Zone (ROZ) Fairways of the Permian Basin, San Andres'
09123-20 'Creating Fractures Past Damage More Effectively With Less Environmental Damage'
09123-03 'Field Testing and Diagnostics of Radial-Jet Well-Stimulation for Enhanced Oil Recovery from Marginal Reserves'
11123-03 'Cost-Effective Treatment of Produced Water Using Co-Produced Energy Sources: Phase II Field Scale Demonstration and Commercialization'
09123-11 'Treatment and Beneficial Reuse of Produce Waters Using a Novel Pervaporation-Based Irrigation Technology'
09123-09 'Enhanced Oil Recovery from the Bakken Shale Using Surfactant Imbibition Coupled with Gravity Drainage'
10123-03 'Game Changing Technology of Polymeric Surfactants for Tertiary Oil Recovery in the Illinois Basin'
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The EFD program, funded by federal, state and foreign government agencies, industry and environmental organizations, provides unbiased science to policy makers and identifies, develops and tests new technologies, processes and systems to reduce the environmental footprint associated with oil and gas activities, from well site selection through natural gas compression. The program, approximately $4 million per year, is engaged in research and technology transfer activities from the Western Slope of the Rockies to the Ukraine, and from the North Slope of Alaska to Columbia (South America). Research includes land, air and water issues, as well as public perception investigations. The program was honored with the Chairman's Stewards Award for Environmental Partnership at the 2009 Annual Meeting of the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission. For more information, see: www.efdsystems.org.
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