Main Title |
Methane emissions from the U.S. petroleum industry : final report / |
Author |
Harrison, Matthew R. ;
Shires, T. M. ;
Baker, R. A. ;
Loughran, C. J.
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Other Authors |
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CORP Author |
Radian International LLC, Austin, TX.;Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. Air Pollution Prevention and Control Div. |
Publisher |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, National Risk Management Research Laboratory. |
Year Published |
1999 |
Report Number |
EPA/600/R-99/010; EPA-68-D2-0160 |
Stock Number |
PB99-128159 |
Additional Subjects |
Methane ;
Emissions ;
Petroleum industry ;
Air pollution monitoring ;
Air pollution monitors ;
Air pollution sources ;
Stationary sources ;
Emission factors ;
Petroleum refining ;
Oil production ;
Crude oil ;
Transportation ;
Greenhouse gases ;
Greenhouse effect
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB99-128159 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
164 unnumbered pages ; 28 cm |
Abstract |
The report quantifies methane (CH4) emissions from the U.S. petroleum inustry by identifying sources of CH4 from the production, transportation, and refining of oil. Emissions are reported for the base year 1993 and for the years 1986 through 1992, based on adjustments to the base year calculations. An extensive literature search identified 54 reports as having some potential applicability for estimating CH4 emissions from the petroleum industry. Each report was reviewed and subjectively ranked based on data quality. Methods for estimating emissions were developed when data gaps were identified. For the base year 1993, approximately 98 billion (10 to the 9th power) standard cubic feet (Bscf) +/- 44% of CH4 emissions are attributed to the petroleum industry. Standard error propagation techniques were used to determine the precision of the estimate to a 90% confidence bound. |
Notes |
"EPA contract no. 68-D2-0160." "EPA/600/R-99/010." "David A. Kirchgessner, EPA project officer." "February 1999." Microfiche. |