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Leak Detection And Repair – LDAR – Fugitive Emission Management

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LDAR or more specifically Leak Detection and Quantification (LDAR) is a program that identifies unintended or fugitive VOC and methane emissions from equipment in an oil and gas, chemical, or petrochemical installation. LDAR drives maintenance activities to reduce emissions to the atmosphere effectively.

Once the initial preparation phase is done, every potential leaking source is examined on site by technical specialists with best available techniques (FID / PID, OGI cameras, High Flow Sampling etc.). All emission data is then processed and put in a compliant report.

With the recent launch of the new EU Methane Regulation, LDAR has become much more complex.

New requirements of the EU Methane Regulation include:

  • emission measurements from venting and incomplete combustion. Measuring fugitive emissions is only part of the puzzle.
  • specific deadlines to hit
  • different measurement frequencies for different asset types
  • faster repair of leaks and defined repair thresholds

Intero - The Sniffers is specialized in managing emissions and has over 30 years of experience. Rely on accurate and high-quality LDAR measurements and advisory so you can minimize product loss and save costs.

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The EU Methane Regulation is here

The new EU Methane Regulation is here

The Regulation has launched and enters into force on August 4, 2024. LDAR surveys have now become much more complex. We guide you through this new regulatory framework.

Case studies

TotalEnergies Belgium

What does 20 years of LDAR for TotalEnergies in the Port of Antwerp tell us?

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Gasunie

Gasunie has realized significant results over the years with our LDAR program and emission quantification.

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Genel Energy

Genel Energy in Iraq contacted us to perform LDAR in their new Sarta facility in Kurdistan.

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Shell Deutschland GmbH

According to Shell Deutschland GmbH, LDAR is more than just holding a camera. Why did they reach out to us?

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Regulations, standards, and protocols

Regulations, standards, and protocols we comply with

  • OGCI – Oil & Gas Climate Initiative
  • EPA-453-R95-017
  • NEN-EN 15446
  • VLAREL 11.1 and VLAREL 11.3
  • NTA8399:2015
  • MilieuMonitor 14 and 15
  • NL Activiteitenbesluit / ZZS regulations
  • Chemelot
  • 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOOOa
  • AER Directive 060
  • Saudi Aramco Protocol
  • ADNOC Gas Processing Guidelines [Ref: HSE-GU-025 (rev 1); Dec 2018]
  • RCER
  • Shem-13.06
  • QP procedure for implementation of methane leak detection and repair (LDAR) program
  • ISPRA
  • Clean Air Law 5768 – 2008
  • OGMP 2.0 – Oil and Gas Methane Partnership
  • EU Regulation on methane emissions reduction in the energy sector (2024/1787)

Benefits

Identify, quantify, and reduce

Accurate LDAR surveys enable efficient prioritization of repair and maintenance tasks, directing attention towards problematic areas or components.

Comply with regulatory standards

Show that you comply with regulatory standards regarding emission reduction targets, ensuring that you manage your reputation effectively.

Deliver compliant reports

Deliver reports with detailed emission figures to your stakeholders using software