Expansive Modern Guide to Methane Emissions Management

by Highwood Emissions Management

Thomas Fox , Chelsea Goral , Jessica Shumlich , Brendan Moorhouse , and Jeff Rutherford

This comprehensive course, Expansive Modern Guide to Methane Emissions Management, equips oil and gas professionals with essential knowledge to effectively manage methane emissions. It covers foundational concepts including methane properties, sources, and environmental impacts, as well as industry-specific challenges related to detection, measurement, and regulation. Participants will learn about the full emissions management process, from inventory building to certification and compliance with standards like OGMP 2.0 and MiQ. The course keeps pace with emerging technologies, regulatory updates, and voluntary initiatives, offering practical insights into cost-effective abatement strategies. Designed for all experience levels, it provides a strong base for advancing methane reduction efforts within organizations.Read more...

Who Should Take This Course
• Environmental compliance officers
• Beginners and experienced experts
• Oil and gas industry professionals
• Energy sector managers and consultants

What You Will Learn
• Methane detection and quantification basics
• Cost-effective methane reduction strategies
• Emissions inventory and estimation techniques
• Regulatory and voluntary compliance requirements

Why This Course Works
• To improve safety and environmental impact
• To maximize economic value and reduce losses
• To ensure regulatory and voluntary compliance
• To address climate change and stakeholder demands

Course contents

    Chapter 1 - Fundamentals of Methane Emissions Management Part 1

    01-01 - Introduction (5 min.)  Sample Lesson

    01-02 - Introduction To Methane Emissions (9 min.)

    01-03 - Methane: Basics and Properties (18 min.)

    01-04 - Sources of Methane Emissions (14 min.)

    01-05 - Sources of O&G Methane (34 min.)

    01-06 - Independent Research on Methane Emissions (32 min.)

    01-07 - The Holistic Emissions Management Process (21 min.)

    01-08 - Bottom-Up Inventories (34 min.)

    01-09 - Methane Measurement (Part 1) (22 min.)

    01-10 - Methane Measurement (Part 2) (23 min.)

    01-11 - Methane Reconciliation (12 min.)

    01-12 - Conclusion (5 min.)

    Chapter 2 - Fundamentals of Methane Emissions Management Part 2

    02-01 - Introduction (9 min.)

    02-02 - Part 1 Recap (17 min.)

    02-03 - Methane Regulations - Part 1 (9 min.)

    02-04 - Methane Regulations - Part 2 (21 min.)

    02-05 - Methane Regulations - Part 3 (15 min.)

    02-06 - Voluntary Initiatives & Gas Certification - Part 1 (13 min.)

    02-07 - Voluntary Initiatives & Gas Certification - Part 2 (13 min.)

    02-08 - Voluntary Initiatives & Gas Certification - Part 3 (15 min.)

    02-09 - Capture, Destruction, Conservation and Repair (15 min.)

    02-10 - Marginal Abatement Cost Curves (MACCs ) (21 min.)

    02-11 - Operational Best Practices (16 min.)

    02-12 - Advancements In Methane Technology (23 min.)

    02-13 - Future Trends (11 min.)

    02-14 - Conclusions (5 min.)

    Chapter 3 - Voluntary Initiatives and Emissions Certifications

    03-01 - Introduction (5 min.)

    03-02 - The Emergence of Voluntary Initiatives (19 min.)

    03-03 - OGMP 2.0 (8 min.)

    03-04 - ONE Future (3 min.)

    03-05 - Other Commitments (5 min.)

    03-06 - MiQ Standard (4 min.)

    03-07 - EO100™ Standard for Responsible Energy Development (3 min.)

    03-08 - Other Certifications (4 min.)

    03-09 - Veritas Protocols (5 min.)

    03-10 - NGSI Methane Emissions Intensity Protocol (2 min.)

    03-11 - DOE MMRV Framework (11 min.)

    03-12 - Other Standardized Methodologies and Initiatives (6 min.)

    03-13 - Choosing a Voluntary Initiative (5 min.)

    03-14 - The Future of Voluntary Initiatives (5 min.)

    Chapter 4 - Methane Detection and Quantification Technologies Part 1: Technology Deep-Dive

    04-01 - Background (17 min.)

    04-02 - Introduction To Methane Measurement Technology (21 min.)

    04-03 - Detection And Quantification Basics (10 min.)

    04-04 - Periodic Soutions (13 min.)

    04-05 - Continuous Monitoring Solutions (6 min.)

    04-06 - Periodic Solutions (23 min.)

    04-07 - Continuous Monitoring Solutions (6 min.)

    04-08 - Regional-Level Technology & Considerations In Selecting Technology (21 min.)

    04-09 - Conclusion (8 min.)

    Chapter 5 - Achieving The OGMP 2.0 Gold Standard

    05-01 - Meet The Instructor (4 min.)

    05-02 - Introduction To OGMP 2.0 (8 min.)

    05-03 - Requirements (11 min.)

    05-04 - Developing A Level 1-3 Inventory (6 min.)

    05-05 - Materiality (5 min.)

    05-06 - Selecting Source - Level Technologies (3 min.)

    05-07 - Performing Representative Sampling (7 min.)

    05-08 - Performing Site Level Measurements (7 min.)

    05-09 - Extrapolation Of Measurements (4 min.)

    05-10 - Performing Reconciliation (6 min.)

    05-11 - Conclusion (3 min.)

    Chapter 6 - Methane Reconciliation and Measurement-Informed Inventories Part 1

    06-01 - Introduction (6 min.)

    06-02 - Background (8 min.)

    06-03 - The Changing Landscape of GHG Inventories (14 min.)

    06-04 - Building Methane Inventories (16 min.)

    06-05 - Methane Measurement Data - Part 1 (15 min.)

    06-06 - Methane Measurement Data - Part 2 (7 min.)

    06-07 - Moving Between Scales (11 min.)

    06-08 - Introduction To Uncertainty (30 min.)

    06-09 - Key initiatives, Commitments, and Protocols (16 min.)

    06-10 - Key Challenges & Solutions (15 min.)

    06-11 - Conclusions (15 min.)

    Chapter 7 - The Impact to International Producers of Europe's Methane Regulation

    07-01 - Introduction (21 min.)

    07-02 - What Producers Need to Know - Part 1 (25 min.)

    07-03 - What Producers Need to Know - Part 2 (15 min.)

    07-04 - Taking Action (21 min.)