Resources

Natural Gas 101

We frequently share information about the work we do. Our public meetings are one of the ways we communicate updates to those interested in our efforts in the PAPA. Below, presentations from our recent 101 series:

Preserving Air Quality



Installing Selective Catalyst Reduction technology (SCR), pictured above, on drilling rigs can reduce NOx emissions by more than 90 percent.

In this meeting, we discussed ozone formation in Wyoming and how we’re working to aggressively and proactively address air quality issues. We reviewed our current efforts to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) and volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions to include: Liquids Gathering System (LGS), SCR, upgrading drilling rigs/fit-for-purpose rigs, producing operations like tank controls, capturing fugitive emissions and monitoring, and ozone contingency plans.

For more on our efforts to preserve air quality.

Presentation: Preserving Air Quality

Protecting Water Resources

We take precautions to confirm that the natural gas development process does not impact underground drinking water sources, installing back flow prevention devices and ensuring that all inactive wells are locked to prevent unauthorized access (pictured above).

In this meeting, we covered ground water protection, best management practices (such as locked wellheads and flowback prevention devices) and the hydraulic fracturing process. In addition we discussed responsible water use, including our reuse and recycling of water on site.

For more on water protection.

Presentation: Protecting Water Resources

Preserving Wildlife and Habitat


Reclamation in progress

In the meeting, we discussed efforts to minimize disturbance, including directional drilling, concentrated Development Areas (DAs) and Liquids Gathering Systems (LGSs). We also reviewed our commitment to funding wildlife studies, as well as our reclamation process.

For more on preserving wildlife and habitat and funding important research.

Presentation: Preserving Wildlife and Habitat