Metering and Regulating (M&R) Stations
Metering and regulating stations (M&R) track the volume of natural gas as it is transported and distributed. M&R stations use …
Issues
The Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance
IRMA is a multi-sector initiative that offers independent, third-party auditing and transparency at mine sites using its 400+ page standard.
Loopholes in the Clean Water Act
Loopholes in the Clean Water Act allow mines to pollute clean water Hardrock mines produce millions, sometimes billions of tons …
Landfills
Growing volumes of solid waste are processed and disposed of at municipal landfills, a practice that can increase the levels of …
Gas Storage
Natural gas consumption changes based upon economic conditions, weather, and price. To ensure adequate supply, utilities keep reserves in Underground Natural Gas Storage (UNGS) facilities. These include depleted oil and gas fields converted water aquifers old salt caverns.
Gathering Pipelines
Gathering pipelines move gas and oil from drilling sites to processing plants, refineries, and transmission and distribution pipelines. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) estimates that there are 240,000 miles of onshore gathering lines nationwide, but the rapid growth in domestic oil and gas production means there could be much more than that.
Gravel Packing
Gravel packing is a sand-control method used to prevent the production of formation sand. Gravel packing is used in conjunction …
