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Newsroom
Newsroom
This page features current news items, press releases, and announcements about the Natural Gas STAR Program. The Program's quarterly newsletter, the Partner Update, is also featured.
Current News:
- The Natural Gas STAR Partner Update – Spring 2009 (PDF) (10 pp, 1.8 MB)
This issue contains an article detailing activities that Eni has implemented to cost-effectively reduce methane emissions, the debut of a new article series, Prospective Projects Spotlight, covering cost-effective methane emission reduction project ideas that have not yet been reported to the Program, a description of a study underway to update selected natural gas industry emission factors, and an update and information on the recently proposed Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule. - New Report Assesses Natural Production Emissions and Reduction Opportunities in the Barnett Shale Area (PDF) (45 pp, 414K, About PDF)
This study out of Southern Methodist University aims to develop an emissions inventory of air pollutants from oil and natural gas production in the Barnett Shale area, and to identify cost effective emissions control options. - Satellite Launched Can Detect Methane From Oil and Gas Systems (PDF) (1 pg, 604K, About PDF)
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) recently launched the Greenhouse Gases Observing Satellite, also known as GOSAT, on January 23, 2009. This significant event marks the launch of the first satellite dedicated to measuring greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide and methane, from space. - EPA Welcomes GAZ-SYSTEM S.A. to Natural Gas STAR International (PDF) (1 pg, 462K, About PDF)
EPA and Poland's natural gas transmission company, GAZ-SYSTEM S.A., recently signed an agreement to work together on reducing methane emissions. GAZ-SYSTEM S.A. headquartered in Warsaw, is a state company that operates Poland's domestic gas transportation pipelines. - EPA Announces 2008 Natural Gas STAR Award Winners
On November 12, 2008 at the 15th Annual Implementation Workshop in San Antonio, TX, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized a select group of Natural Gas STAR partners for their outstanding accomplishments in methane emission reductions achieved, implementation of technologies and practices, and support of Program activities, initiatives, and outreach. Please review the Natural Gas STAR Award Winners page for more information and the list of winners. - Methane to Markets Methane International #12 (PDF)
(11 pp, 672K, About PDF)
This issue reports on the Partnership-wide meeting in Monterrey, Mexico, welcomes Chile as the newest Partner Country, includes information on the 2010 Partnership Expo in India, and announces a new round of U.S. EPA grant funding for recovery and use projects.
Archived Items:
- Natural Gas STAR Partner Updates
- News and Press Releases
- Natural Gas STAR Award Winners
- Methane to Markets Methane International