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Understanding OTM-45: A Benchmark for PFAS Air Testing and Compliance

By: Blake Ericson, Martha Maier, and Bryan Vining How does OTM-45 work for PFAS testing? The EPA introduced OTM-45 in 2021 as a benchmark for PFAS stack testing and as a starting point for future PFAS stack testing standards. OTM-45 identifies and determines concentrations in mass per unit gas volume sampled of specific PFAS compounds …

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Pipeline: How you manage land data & processes directly affects your workload

Constantly feeling behind is overwhelming. Your time is dominated by searching and sifting through data from multiple sources. Deadlines are missed due to tracking issues. And project stakeholders aren’t getting the information they need in a timely manner. Typical solutions are to hire more people, outsource, or just suck-it up. However, technology has brought about …

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How AI-Powered Thermal Imaging Improves Leak Detection, Alarm Verification and Response

The integration of artificial intelligence with fixed, continuous vision technology has transformed camera-based leak detection by enabling timely action through early detection and remote alarm verification. It targets certain coverage gaps challenging to address with standard industry practices, given the limitations of their fundamental design and objective. Traditional vision methods, such boots on the ground, …

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The Inherent Value of Permanent Downhole Gauges

An overview of the operational and financial benefits of optimizing production and field development with real-time downhole data Abstract Traditionally, analytical models and simulation forecasts are made up of many assumptions and have significant error factors. These uncertainties are due to a lack of reliable data on the specific wells and reservoirs which are being …

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On the DIMATE Roadmap: New UT developments

DIMATE plans to develop ultrasonic gateways to transfer the proprietary data formats of this group of devices to DICONDE and to integrate ultrasonic testing, similar to digital and DICONDE-compliant radiographic testing, into a workflow without media breaks and digital discontinuities. Ultrasonic measurement data, in particular pipe wall thickness measurements, could then be made available to …

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Pandell Leadership Series: Unlocking Efficiency – Revolutionizing Corporate ARO Reporting Through Technology

How Technology Helps Garner Information from Work Already Done Are you managing your Asset Retirement Obligations (ARO) effectively? Despite software solutions purpose-built for oil and gas companies to manage, track, and calculate ARO, many companies choose to manage their ARO programs using spreadsheets. But as ARO Management has grown in importance and complexity, managing an …

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How Real-Time Downhole Monitoring Helps Reduce Operating Costs

Downhole Monitoring Basics: How utilizing real-time downhole data can help reduce equipment failures and minimize operational spending Operating Costs For Oil & Gas Producers As is the case in any industry, it is critical for oil and gas producers to keep operating costs to a minimum so as to maximize their profitability. Beyond just reducing …

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3 Powerful Ways to Conserve Energy in 2024

The United States (U.S.) accounts for more than 80% of the energy consumption in North America. The energy industry – among other industries – add their fair share to this energy consumption and also contribute to global warming. These problems affect the planet and they also create additional business expenses – especially for large emitters of carbon …

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Cybersecurity Challenges in the Energy Industry – Are You Ready?

Canada’s energy sector consists of oil, coal, natural gas, hydroelectricity, nuclear power, renewable resources among other sources of energy. Its energy facilities have contributed around 11.8% to the nominal GDP in 2022 – a significant contributor to the economy. Cyber-attacks and other criminal activities can threaten the operations – and finances – of these organizations having a …

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