Tag: fugitive emissions

Valve World Americas had the pleasure of speaking with Larry Wilkerson, Supervisor of Air Fugitives at the Andeavor's Golden Eagle Refinery in Contra Costa County, California. He was delighted to discuss how he ended up in an environmental role, the main cause of leaks at the plant and the measures that are taken to prevent them from occurring.

The second Fugitive Emissions Summit Americas Conference & Exhibition, held on June 26th and 27th, 2018 has concluded.

The June 2018 issue of Valve World Americas includes an article with the technical team from Micromazza discussing the topic of lowering fugitive emissions.

Solon Belleville Springs are effective at preventing valve stem leaks that help reduce fugitive emissions. This is because they maintain the load on a seal, gasket or packing within valve actuators and/or other valve components, which is vital.

The Fugitive Emissions Summit Americas Conference and Expo, taking place on June 26th-27th, 2018 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas, aims to bring together a community of end users, manufacturers, distributors and suppliers to discuss the ever-changing world of fugitive emission control technologies and regulations.

ExxonMobil (Exxon), a frequent target of climate activists, is pledging to significantly reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.

The Fugitive Emissions Summit Americas Conference & Expo will take place on June 26th-27th, 2018 at the George R.

Valve World is presenting a Fugitive Emissions Course that will be held Thursday May 3, 2018 from 9:00am to 5:00pm at United Valve, 9916 Gulf FWY, Houston, Texas 77034.

During the first week of May 2018, Valve World is presenting two educational courses taking place in Houston, Texas.

Since the introduction of the U.S. Clean Air Act in 1963, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and individual states have set increasingly stringent consent decrees for fugitive emissions from industrial facilities. Many companies have implemented Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) programs, and industry groups have focused their efforts on helping member companies decrease valve emissions. Written by Greg Cole of A.W. Chesterton