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EPA Proposed Methane Rule Hearings Update

EPA Proposed Methane Rule Updates: Key Takeaways

Addressing climate change and improving air quality, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held hearings on methane rules January 10-12, 2023, in an effort to “strengthen and expand” proposals from November 2021.  Key Areas Subject to Updated EPA Methane Regulations  The EPA is looking to expand both the reach and frequency of methane emissions

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Pipeline Route Planning Using Updated Aerial & GIS Data

Updated Aerial & GIS Data Informs Pipeline Route Planning

Pipeline route planning of new infrastructure has its challenges, whether the line carries crude oil, natural gas, NGLs, refined products, or water of any sort. This is especially true when it crosses property lines, county jurisdictions, and fences. Navigating the landscape of both legal and physical obstacles can be challenging. With physical barriers, those objects

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Construction Site Monitoring Using Aerial Imagery

Aerial Construction Site Monitoring Can Help Prevent Costly Issues

During construction of any large project, from a single location such as a plant or development to wide-ranging jobs such as pipelines or other energy transmission systems, it’s vital for managers to understand progress and issues. Getting regular reports from various project managers is vital—but it’s fragmented. And it’s through their eyes, which often is

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