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Addressing Air Emissions
from Marcellus Shale
Natural Gas Production
Joe Osborne
GASP Legal Director
Lauren Burge
GASP Staff Attorney
Matt Walker
Clean Air Council
Community OutreachCoordinator
Buffalo Township Municipal Building
Washington County
June 20, 2012
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Group Against Smog & Pollution (GASP)
Pittsburgh-based organization
Has worked to address air quality issues in
southwestern PA for over 40 years
Education, advocacy, litigation
Specifically related to Marcellus Shale,
GASP focuses on:
Commenting on draft permits
Commenting on proposed regulations
or guidance Litigation and advocacy
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Clean Air Council
Marcellus Shale Program
Lawsuits against polluters or agencies
Track current rulemaking and write comments on regulations
Workshops on Community Tools
Work with residents to comment and testify on natural gas equipment
Train residents in monitoring and reporting on existing equipment
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Presentation Topics
Why air emissions from the natural gas industry are a
concern
What pollutants are associated with the industry
Details about proposed expansion to the Welling
Compressor Station
How individuals can participate in the decision-
making process by commenting on proposed air
permits
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Why Air?
Natural gas burns cleaner than coal per unit ofenergy generated.
But must consider air impact from entire natural
gas production process. Air pollution is generated from:
Well pad, impoundment construction
Well drilling, fracking, venting, and flaring
Truck traffic
Natural gas extraction, processing, transmission, and storage
Individually, these sources and activities may seem insignificant, butthere are many sources and the total impact is astounding.
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Active Compressor Stations and Drilled
Marcellus Wells (Dec. 2011)
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What Pollutants are Emitted?
1. Ozone precursors
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) A broad class of high vapor pressure organics
Some are carcinogenic
Can cause eye and respiratory tract irritation, headaches, dizziness
Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) Contributes to acid rain
Can cause respiratory inflammation; exacerbates asthma
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The Oil and Gas Sectors Contribution to
Ambient NOx and VOC can be Enormous
Consider other areas where drilling is common:
Southern Methodist University study (2009) inDallas-Fort Worth area, NOx and VOC emissions fromoil and gas sector exceeded emissions from all motor
vehicles. Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment
(2008) NOx and VOC emissions from O&Gdevelopment exceeded motor vehicle emissions forentire state.
Wyoming DEQ (2009) WY failed to meet federalhealth-based standards for ozone for first time,primarily due to O&G development.
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Wyoming Air Pollution
urce: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/03/08/wyoming-ait-pollution-gas-drilling_n_833027.html
Worse Than Los Angeles
All Last Year Due To Natural Gas Drilling
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the gas industry released more smog-forming emissionsthan all cars and trucks in the Dallas-Fort Worth
metropolitan area
New York Times article citing Armendarizs 2009 report, supported by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
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The Marcellus Shale play and other shale formations in the region are
perfectly situated to worsen existing ozone and PM nonattainment
areas in the Midatlantic and Northeast.
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What Pollutants are Emitted?
3. Air ToxicsBenzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylenes (BTEX)
Known human carcinogen
Neurotoxic, reproductive, developmental effects
Hydrogen sulfide Causes eye, nose, and throat irritation
Exposure at high concentrations results in permanent brain damage,death
Generally not present in Marcellus areas
Formaldehyde Known human carcinogen
Can cause asthma, coughing, fatigue, allergic reactions
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What are the Emissions Sources?
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Emissions Sources
1. Compressor Engines Fugitive emissions Engine exhaust
A modern 1200 hp compressor will emit approximately:
NOx 6 TPY
CO 1.5 TPY VOCs 1.5 TPY
HAPs 0.5 TPY (mostly formaldehyde)
Engines at Welling are larger two at 1380 bhp and nine at 1980 bhp
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Emissions Sources
2. Condensate tanks Source of VOCs
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Emissions Sources3. Production and Transmission Fugitive emissions
Leaking pipes, valves, flanges
4. Gas Processing
Dehydrators
Heaters
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Emissions Sources
5. Well Completions
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General Points: Natural Gas Air Issues
Complex web of minor pollution sources
Widely distributed across regions
Cumulative regional emissions add up fast Local Health issues from Hazardous pollutants
Poor air monitoring coverage
Adapted from Allen Robinson, Carnegie Mellonhttp://iom.edu/~/media/Files/Activity%20Files/Environment/EnvironmentalHealthRT/2012-Apr-30/Robinson.pdf
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To reiterate: air pollution is created
from a complex web of sources
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Whats in the Air?
http://www.npr.org/2012/04/05/150055142/science-and-the-fracking-boom-missing-answers
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Truck Traffic
NOx, PM, CO2
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Drilling Rig Engines
Fl i /V i
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Flaring/Venting
Source: Frank Finan HAPs, CH4
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Open-Air Water Impoundments
Source: DPCusa.org
Pi li L k
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Pipeline Leakages
CH4
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Fugitive Emissions/Leakages
Leakage from Compressor Stations. Source: EPA
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Compressor Stations
NOx, PM, CO2, VOCs, HAPs, CH4
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Dehydration UnitsMethane, VOCs, HAPs
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Condensate Tanks
VOCs & HAPs
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Unplanned Events
Lathrop Compressor Station Explosion on March 31st 2012, Susquehanna County
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Specifics on Health Impacts
from Air Pollution
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Potential Health Impacts from
Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) Low levels
eye, nose, throat & lung irritation
coughing, shortness of breath
tiredness, nausea
fluid build-up in lungs
High levels
rapid burning, spasms, and swelling of throat and upperrespiratory tract
reduced O2 in tissues fluid build-up in lungs
death
Source: http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxfaqs/TF.asp?id=396&tid=69
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Biggest NOx Contributors
Adapted from Allen Robinson, http://iom.edu/~/media/Files/Activity%20Files/Environment/EnvironmentalHealthRT/2012-Apr-30/Robinson.pdf
P t ti l H lth I t f
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Potential Health Impacts from
Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs)
VOCs Eye, nose, and throat irritation; headaches, loss
of coordination, nausea; damage to liver, kidney,
and central nervous system. Some can cause cancer in animals; some are
suspected or known to cause cancer in humans.
Examples: Benzene, Toluene
Aldehydes (formaldehyde)
-- Skin, eyes, nose, and throat irritation
VOCs: http://www.epa.gov/iaq/voc.html , Formaldehyde: http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/tfacts111.pdf ,Hydrogen Sulfide: http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxfaqs/tf.asp?id=388&tid=67
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/voc.htmlhttp://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/tfacts111.pdfhttp://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxfaqs/tf.asp?id=388&tid=67http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxfaqs/tf.asp?id=388&tid=67http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/tfacts111.pdfhttp://www.epa.gov/iaq/voc.html -
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Biggest VOC Contributors
Adapted from Allen Robinson, http://iom.edu/~/media/Files/Activity%20Files/Environment/EnvironmentalHealthRT/2012-Apr-30/Robinson.pdf
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Potential Health Impacts from Ozone
Throat irritation, congestion, coughing, and chest pain
Wheezing and breathing difficulties
Inflammation of lung linings (like sunburn)
Aggravation of asthma, bronchitis & emphysema andincreased susceptibility to pneumonia & bronchitis
Linked to bladder, breast, and lung cancers, stroke, diabetes,
and premature death
Permanent lung damage with repeated exposures
Source: http://www.epa.gov/air/ozonepollution/health.html
American Lung Association, Health Effects of Ozone and Particle Pollution, State of the Air, 2011; Presidents Cancer
Panel, Reducing Environmental Cancer Risk: What We Can Do Now, 2008-2009 Annual Report(National Cancer Institute,May 2010).
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How Local Conditions
Impact Air Quality
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Wet Gas vs. Dry Gas
Wet gas: natural gas that contains chemicalsbesides methane
Natural gas liquids (NGLs) = ethane, propane,butane,
Higher amounts of VOCs
Drygas: natural gas with lower quantities ofNGLs and a low moisture content
Lower amounts of VOCs Marcellus gas is generally dry except for the
western end
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Inversion
Warm air above cool air
No mixing
Air pollution trapped
Temp. inversion + low wind = severe smog
Areas w/ valleys/mts often have high pollution levels
Air Pollution, Weather and Topography
D i d Ai P ll i
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Downwind Air Pollution
Source: http://www.epa.gov/airtransport/whereyoulive.html
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How is Air Quality near this Industry
being Monitored?
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Not well Matched with Shale Plays
http://epa.gov/airquality/qa/monprog.html#SLAMS
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PA DEP Monitoring Sites (Criteria Pollutants)
http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/airwaste/aq/aqm/docs/Final_PA_Air_Monitoring_Network_Plan_2013.pdf
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PA DEP Monitoring Sites (Other Pollutants)
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Washington County Monitors
Four special-purpose VOC monitoring stationswill be installed in 2012.
These sites will be located in Washington
County near permanent natural gas processingfacilities.
One additional carbonyl monitor will beinstalled in 2012 (will be sited at one of thefour locations in Washington County for theproposed long-term VOC monitoring sites)
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DEP Monitors in Southwest Region
VOCs, Ozone, NOx, (CO, SO2, PM)Ozone, PM
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Welling Compressor Station
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Location
Location
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Location
Location
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Location
W lli St ti P ll ti S
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(2) Caterpillar G35I6B 1,380 bhp
(9) Waukesha P9390GSI 1,980 bhp
(2) John Deere 197-bhp diesel
(1) Flare, 98% control of dehy VOC
(1) Reboiler burner, 2.5 MMBtu/hr
(3) Condensate tanks and Vapory Recovery Units
Fugitive emissions
Blowdowns and emerency shutdown events
Welling Station Pollution Sources
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The Welling Station is open for public
comment until June 25th
Comments can generate an official public
hearing with DEP and MarkWest
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Air Pollution from Welling Station
Nox reduction guarantee of98.8%
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Wellings Potential to Emit
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VOCs from Fugitive Emissions
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Benzene
controlled benzene emissions from theassociated glycol dehydration unit process ventwill be 0.12 tpy (5.97 tpy uncontrolled).
Since MarkWest has demonstrated that theactual average benzene emissions from the glycoldehydration unit process vent associated with the130 MMscfd TEG dehydrator at Welling are less
than 1 tpy, MarkWest is exempt from the control,monitoring, and recordkeeping requirements forthe dehydrator.
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Potential Issues
Proper (detailed) greenhouse gas analysis Proper Aggregation Analysis
Public health impacts
Impacts on regional air quality
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A Proper GHG Analysis
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Natural Gas Star Program
Voluntary technologies and practices- EPA Natural Gas STAR Program
Ask MarkWest to Consider these Recommendations: Replace Gas Starters with Air or Nitrogen
Use low-bleed valves
Zero Emissions Dehydrators Use practices that prevent blow-downs of methane/VOCs
Reduce Natural Gas Venting with Fewer Compressor EngineStartups & Improved Engine Ignition
Install Electric Motor Starters
Install Electric Compressors reduce the chance of methane leakage
eliminates criteria pollutant emissions
emit less noise, require less maintenance, and improve operationalefficiency
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Technology Example #1
Redesign Blow Down Systems and Alter ESD Practices
Technology Example #2
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Technology Example #2
Zero Emissions Dehydrators
Technology Example #3
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Technology Example #3
Use electric engines
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How Can Residents Protect Air Quality?
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Public Participation
comment on natural gas equipment likecompressor stations and achieve publichearings and stronger permits
observe and report possible air quality issuesor violations to prevent pollution
Request and attend DEP public hearings andlocal township meetings
pressure gas companies to adopt bestavailable technologies
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Why Comment?
Air Quality permits affect local air quality and
public health
Participate in decision making process
DEP issued stronger permits
Public pressure can sway DEP decisions
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PA DEP Public Hearings
DEP will grant hearing and meeting if enough
people request it through comments
Allow local residents to interact with DEP and
gas company
Will announce on website or local papers
How to Participate in Public Hearings
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How to Participate in Public Hearings
Come and Speak
Come and Listen
Ask Questions during meeting
Support a view with quick testimony
Write comments after the hearing
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How to Write Comments and Testify
on Natural Gas Equipment
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Comments vs. Testimony
Comments
Written
Length can be as long as youd like
Testimony
Oral
Usually limited to 5 minutes
Public Education (of audience)
Can respond to Public Meeting discussion
The Basics
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The Basics(comments/testimony)
How do you start? Read the DEPs Review Memo
Required Info:
Name
Address
Phone number
Plan Approval # Where do you send them?
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What to Include (General)
Describe your personal story
Make your opinion clear
Use specific examples when possible
Suggest specific changes to parts of the permit
Suggest recommendations to permit
Ask questions about things you dont
understand Always ask for a public hearing
Answer these Questions to Get Started
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Answer these Questions to Get Started
How long have you lived in or traveled to the
area?
Why are you concerned about this compressor
station?
If you could have your way, what would you
want to happen with this compressor station?
What are your specific recommendations to
the PA DEP on this compressor station permit?
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Specific Air Permit Issues to Evaluate
Cumulative impacts
County/State compliance with air regulations-NAAQs
Green House Gas Tailoring Rule
Best Available Technologies
- EPA Natural Gas STAR Program
Air monitoring requirements
Call the Clean Air Council or GASP for help
the enclosed Comment and Response Document can only address those concerns
that specifically pertain to elements of the Plan Approval application for [thisspecific] compress station. - Northcentral Regional Office of DEP
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Writing Tips
Focus your testimony on using your strengthstell your own story in your own voice
Always relate your points back to the specificpiece of equipment you are commenting on
Use your experiences and local knowledge
Dont worry about having to include legal or
technical arguments
Nothing is too simple or short to write
Dont be intimidated
Clean Air Council Action Alerts
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Clean Air Council Action Alerts
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Citizen Monitoring
on Existing Operations
Ci i i i
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Citizen Monitoring
Common Senses Monitoring Monitor about once a week
On property or normal route
Use form to document relevant information
Make a Pollution Complaint to DEP 1-866-255-5158
EPA Natural Gas Drilling Tip line 1-877-919-4372
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
(215) 814-3139
Use keywords to identify the call, such as: natural gasoperations, drilling, Marcellus Shale, hydrofracturing
Visible Emission, Noise & Odors Complaint Form
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Fill out the Online Form and Make the Call
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http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/airwatch
Questions?
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Contact Info
Matt Walker, Community Outreach, Clean Air Council
Lauren Burge, Staff Attorney, GASP:
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]