Ascent Resources recently announced that nearly all of its natural gas production in the Utica Shale of eastern Ohio had achieved the top Grade A certification under the MiQ methane emissions standard supported by methane detecting laser technology.
In addition, to being one of the largest privately held E&P companies in the U.S. in terms of asset size and net production, Ascent places a strong emphasis on responsible operations. This focus has led to several partnerships including with Bridger Photonics, a Montana-based company that utilizes aerial methane detecting technology, Gas Mapping LiDAR, to detect, locate and quantify methane emissions.
“Ascent is committed to providing clean, reliable and affordable energy that is responsibly sourced. That foundational principle enabled us to achieve multiple top-tier, third-party certifications and we expect that our work with Bridger will further enhance our existing emissions detection and elimination efforts in a cost-effective way,” Ascent COO Keith Yankowsky commented in a release by the Oklahoma City-based company on Sept. 29.
Aerial methane detecting technologies like Gas Mapping LiDAR have grown in popularity with operators due to their ability to detect emissions more efficiently than alternative methodologies, according to the release.
The first scans will begin the week of Sept. 29, with the subsequent flights occurring quarterly so that Ascent can ensure it maintains the requirements for MiQ’s gas certification standards. After each scan, Bridger provides Ascent with a digital map that includes methane plume imagery, emission size and concentration, and GPS coordinates of every detected emission.
“Ascent is focused on its ESG initiatives and taking the steps to meaningfully reduce its emissions. We’re excited to partner with Ascent and provide actionable data that will help them reach their sustainability goals,” stated Bridger’s vice president of operations, Ben Losby.
Ascent, which is also the largest producer of natural gas in the state of Ohio, participates in other responsibly sourced gas opportunities in addition to certifying its production with MiQ such as Cheniere Energy’s quantification, monitoring, reporting, and verification (QMRV) research and development project. The Cheniere project is focused on more thoroughly understanding emissions and detection technologies associated with the upstream natural gas and oil production sector.
Recommended Reading
Marketed: Providence Energy Partners III LP Permian Non-op Opportunity
2024-10-16 - Providence Energy Partners III LP retained RedOaks Energy Advisors for the sale of certain non-operated working interest properties located in the Permian Basin.
Marketed: BP E&P GoM ORRI Opportunity
2024-10-16 - BP Exploration & Production Inc. retained Indigo Energy Advisors for an offshore overriding royalty interest acquisition opportunity in the Gulf of Mexico and Louisiana.
Ovintiv to Divest Permian Assets Amidst M&A Rumors
2024-10-02 - Ovintiv is marketing assets in the Permian Basin amidst rumors that the Denver-based E&P is looking to join in on the M&A frenzy.
Spicewood Acquires Multiple Permian Basin Mineral Interests
2024-10-22 - Spicewood Mineral Partners added mineral and royalties interests in the Midland and Delaware basins, operated by E&Ps including Occidental Petroleum, ConocoPhillips and BP.
Marketed: Stone Hill Exploration and Production Four Well Package in Ohio
2024-09-10 - Stone Hill Exploration has retained EnergyNet for the sale of a four well package including two proved developed producing wells in Harrison County, Ohio.
Comments
Add new comment
This conversation is moderated according to Hart Energy community rules. Please read the rules before joining the discussion. If you’re experiencing any technical problems, please contact our customer care team.