Events
Working in partnership with industry, environmental professionals and local, state and federal regulatory agencies, the MSC hosts technical training sessions to help bring understanding to the regulatory, technical and safety processes to improve transparency and communications to avoid misconceptions about the industry. Check back soon for new events coming soon!
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DID YOU KNOW?
- More than 95% of the natural gas in PA is produced, processed and transported by MSC member companies.
- Non-MSC members are 3x more likely to have an environmental inspection result in a violation than an MSC member.
- The MSC’s Board of Directors consists of major producer, midstream and downstream companies in the Appalachian Basin.
- MSC Associate Members are comprised of suppliers, contractors and professional firms who work in the industry.
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Although the methodologies for detecting leaks at oil and gas facilities have undergone significant changes over the last several years, the importance of the optical gas imaging (OGI) camera has not diminished. New federal regulatory standards and voluntary initiatives continue to drive home the importance of this technology, which often acts as the cornerstone of a leak detection and repair (LDAR) program.
Join oil and gas industry stakeholders to obtain a refresher on OGI cameras with both classroom and “in-the-field” training sessions. The classroom session will review specific requirements, methodologies and theories related to the use of OGI cameras and the in-the-field session will include hands-on camera training. A certificate documenting completion will be provided at the conclusion of the course.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a company owned OGI camera for use during the outdoor field training. Those that do not have an OGI camera will share a camera provided by one of our expert speakers. Groups will be assigned upon arrival. Please plan to wear casual, comfortable clothing and footwear, and be prepared for light rain or cool weather conditions.
5.5 Professional Development Hours Available
On December 2, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) published the final rule related to emission reduction standards for methane and volatile organic compounds from new and existing oil and natural gas sources. The revisions to Subpart OOOOa are intended to align the rule with the Congressional Review Act of 2021 that eliminated certain rule amendments. Subpart OOOOb regulates affected facilities constructed, reconstructed, or modified after December 6, 2022. Subpart OOOOc is a model rule for states, which will be required to implement similar measures in state-level rulemaking within 24 months.
This training will include a detailed overview of the final rulemaking and the potential impacts on the unconventional and midstream industries in Pennsylvania. Subject matter experts will share their perspectives on many of the proposed areas of change, including monitoring wells to pneumatic controllers and compressors. At the conclusion, all speakers will participate in a panel discussion with an open question and answer session.
4.5 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HOURS AVAILABLE
