Clearing the air: how continuous monitoring supports compliance with the latest EU methane regulations

The EPA's revised New Source Performance Standards for methane emissions from oil and gas operations come into effect as soon as March 2024. Learn what you need to know to ensure compliance and continued success—especially when using a continuous monitoring solution such as Nubo Sphere.
This article explores the advantages of continuous monitoring when used for periodic screenings. It includes guidance on the latest EPA regulations found in NSPS OOOOb and GHGRP Subpart W with an eye to efficiently reducing emissions through periodic screenings. Operators interested in upcoming regulations of sources built, modified, or reconstructed before December 6, 2022, can expect similar standards to those found in NSPS OOOOb, but only after state laws have been created in line with the EP
Continuous methane emissions monitoring with Nubo Sphere equips oil and gas operators with year-round oversight of oil and gas assets, quick detection of fugitive methane emissions and actionable insights in support of LDAR activities. The EPA has introduced standards for using continuous monitoring aimed at reducing emissions without unduly increasing operators’ workloads. This article provides in-depth guidance to working with these regulations, focusing on work practices for continuous monito