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Leak detection methods for natural gas pipelines

Highwood Emissions Management (“Highwood”) is a globally recognized leader in methane accounting and reporting for the oil and gas industry.
Upstream Americas, Heavy Oil – A pipeline transports CO2 from the Quest unit to injection sites for safe and permanent underground storage - Scotford Upgrader, near Fort Saskatchewan (northeast of Edmonton), Alberta in June 2015. Upon launching in 2015 Quest Carbon Capture and Storage Project will reduce CO2 emissions from Shell’s oil sands operations by more than one million tonnes a year by capturing CO2 from the Scotford Upgrader and permanently storing it deep underground. Quest is part of the Athabasca Oil Sands Project, a joint venture among Shell Canada Energy (60%), Marathon Oil Canada Corportation (20%) and Chevron Canada Limited (20%) and has received funding support from the governments of Alberta and Canada. HSSE approved 1177061-PC-D1-0434

This report provides an overview of various technologies used to detect methane leaks from pipelines. It contrasts legacy methods with more advanced solutions. The study includes a literature review and expert interviews to categorize and assess these technologies. Key findings emphasize the significance of pipeline methane emissions and the growing importance of modern detection methods for effective emissions management across the natural gas supply chain.

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Region
Global
Published
2022
Resource Type
Technical report
Category
Detection and quantification technologies
Sub-Category
Technology deployment
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