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The Natural Gas STAR Partner Update – Summer 2008 (PDF, 11 pp., 961 KB)
This issue contains an overview of DCP Midstream's use of aerial leak detection, a look at Laclede Gas and their Damage Prevention Department, an announcement about the upcoming 2008 Gas STAR Awards, and a discussion of the successes of multidicipline cross-functional teams in the Gas STAR program.
The Natural Gas STAR Partner Update – Spring 2008 (PDF, 11 pp., 592 KB)
This issue contains an overview of Consolidated Edison of New York’s Cast Iron Joint Sealing Robot (CISBOT), a summary of Southwestern Energy Company’s methane emission reduction activities, an announcement about the upcoming 2008 Annual Reporting Season, and an update on proposed greenhouse gas legislation introduced into Congress.
The Natural Gas STAR Partner Update – Winter 2007 (PDF, 9 pp., 531 KB)
This issue contains an article highlighting the 2007 Natural Gas STAR award winners, a description of ConocoPhillips Canada's innovative fugitive emissions management program, a summary of the 14th Annual Natural Gas STAR Implementation Workshop, and an announcement about the Methane to Markets Grants Solicitation.
The Natural Gas STAR Partner Update – Fall 2007 (PDF, 14 pp., 1,307 KB)
This issue provides a summary of the 2007 Natural Gas STAR Reporting Season, an announcement about the Methane to Markets Partnership Expo in China, an overview of EnCana's innovative methane emission reduction technologies and activities, and a description of Anadarko's use of Vapor Recovery Towers.
The Natural Gas STAR Partner Update – Summer 2007 (PDF, 11 pp., 778 KB)
This issue contains an announcement about the 14th Annual Natural Gas STAR Workshop, a description of Marathon's Casing-Conveyed Perforating system, a summary of PEMEX's methane emission reduction activities, and an overview of proposed climate change and energy related bills as relevant to the natural gas sector.
The Natural Gas STAR Partner Update – Spring 2007 (PDF, 8 pp., 845 KB)
This issue provides an announcement on annual reporting, a description of ConocoPhillips renewed commitment to the Natural Gas STAR Program, and information on Chevron's gas imaging infrared camera technology pilot program.
The Natural Gas STAR Partner Update – Winter 2006 (PDF, 10 pp., 2,268 KB)
This issue contains an announcement of the Natural Gas STAR International charter partners and signing ceremony, shares a Partner Profile on TransCanada and its new data tracking system, and also announces the Gas STAR 2006 award winners.
The Natural Gas STAR Partner Update – Fall 2006 (PDF, 7 pp., 520 KB)
This issue announces the Natural Gas STAR Program’s annual accomplishments,
shares save-the-date information for September’s Methane To Markets/Gas STAR International/ IPIECA events, as well as the Natural Gas STAR Annual Implementation Workshop, and also includes a Partner Profile on Duke Energy Field Services.
The Natural Gas STAR Partner Update - Summer 2006 (PDF, 9 pp., 978 KB)
This issue announces the new Natural Gas STAR International Program, provides information for the Natural Gas STAR Annual Implementation Workshop, and includes a Partner Profile on new partner, ConocoPhillips Alaska.
The Natural Gas STAR Partner Update - Spring 2006 (PDF, 9 pp., 639 KB)
This issue provides a description of airborne leak detection services developed by ITT Industries, an Implementation Manager's experience promoting Natural Gas STAR, and a brief explanation of how to win a Natural Gas STAR award.
The Natural Gas STAR Partner Update - Winter 2005 (PDF, 9 pp., 623 KB)
This issue provides a summary of the 12th Annual Natural Gas STAR Implementation Workshop, a spotlight on natural gas excess flow valves (EFVs), and a summary of the 2005 Natural Gas STAR award winners.
The Natural Gas STAR Partner Update - Fall 2005 (PDF, 8 pp., 329 KB) This issue provides a brief summary of the 2005 Natural Gas STAR reporting season, a description of Dynegy's use of aerial optical surveying and handheld optical imaging, an announcement on IOGCC endorsing the Gas STAR Program, and numerous other announcements from Gas STAR and Methane to Markets.
The Natural Gas STAR Partner Update - Summer 2005 (PDF, 10 pp., 853 KB)
This issue contains information on how GOADS data can help Gas STAR-related efforts, a brief look at leak locks, numerous announcements on Methane to Markets, and a spotlight on NiSource - focusing on the link between Climate Leaders and Natural Gas STAR.
The Natural Gas STAR Partner Update - Spring
2005 (PDF, 9 pp., 614 KB)
This issue provides an announcement on annual reporting, information on how partners reduce greenhouse gas emissions, summaries of five PROs, an announcement that proceedings of the November Methane to Markets meeting are available, and a spotlight on Newfield Exploration's PRO-OP process.
The Natural Gas STAR Partner Update - Winter
2004 (PDF, 14 pp., 475 KB)
This issue provides a summary of the Annual Implementation Workshop, an announcement of 2004 Gas STAR award winners, a summary of the Methane to Markets Ministerial Meeting, descriptions of processes to improve operational efficiencies and decrease methane emissions, and a spotlight on Enbridge Energy Partners, Inc.
The Natural Gas STAR Partner Update - Fall
2004 (PDF, 12 pp., 757 KB)
This issue provides an announcement on the Presidential Methane to Markets
Partnership, descriptions of processes to improve operational efficiencies
and decrease methane emissions, and a spotlight on Devon Energy Corporation.
The Natural Gas STAR Partner Update - Summer
2004 (PDF, 9 pp., 660 KB)
This issue provides information on tools to minimize pipeline emissions, instructions on how to identify processes to improve operational efficiency and increase profits, and a spotlight on Western Gas Resources.
The Natural Gas STAR Partner Update - Spring 2004 (PDF, 9 pp., 480 KB)
This issue provides information on BP's new methane emissions reductions technology, insight on emissions reductions at offshore platforms, and a spotlight on the El Paso Pipeline Group
The Natural Gas STAR Partner Update
- Winter 2003 (PDF, 7 pp., 552 KB)
This issue provides a summary of the 10th annual Gas STAR Implementation
Workshop and announces our 2003 Partners of the Year.
The Natural Gas STAR Partner Update
- Fall 2003 (PDF, 7 pp., 195 KB)
This issue summarizes the results of the 2002 annual reporting season,
describes three new available technical documents, introduces new Gas
STAR partners, and gives the highlights from Gas STAR's three summer technical
transfer workshops.
The Natural Gas STAR Partner Update
- Summer 2003 (PDF, 4pp., 75 KB)
This issue previews the individual company-specific emissions reduction opportunity
reports that will be sent out to all reporting partners later this year. It also
announces the dates and location for this year's Annual Natural Gas STAR Workshop
- October 27-29 in Houston, Texas.
The Natural Gas STAR Partner Update - Spring
2003 (PDF, 15 pp., 1.53 MB)
This issue highlights an announcement by the American Petroleum Institute (API)
to work toward 100% participation in Gas STAR, provides a summary of the 9th
annual Gas STAR Implementation Workshop, and showcases our 2002 Partners of
the Year.
The Natural Gas STAR Partner Update - Fall
2002 (PDF, 11 pp., 727 KB)
This issue highlights the Natural Gas STAR Program's annual results for 2001,
provides information on workshops and the upcoming annual Gas STAR Implementation
Workshop, and welcomes new Partners. This Partner Update also provides more
information on the on-line tools, as well as new EPA Volunteer Partnerships.
The Natural Gas STAR Partner Update - Winter
2002 (PDF, 16 pp., 1.24 MB)
This issue includes a summary of the 8th Annual Natural Gas STAR Workshop,
presents the Partners of the Year, and introduces six new partners. It also
highlights accomplishments for 2001 and describes the online program tools
that will soon be available.
The Natural Gas STAR Partner Update - Summer
2001 (PDF, 12 pp., 487 KB)
This issue highlights many of the Program's new tools, including; three
web based tools designed to analyze economics of the Program's BMPs and PROs,
and enhance and streamline data collection and annual reporting; two newly
developed Lessons Learned studies; three new Case Studies; and ten additional
PRO Fact Sheets. This Partner Update also reviews the successful and cost-effective
results of a study led by GTI on Directed Inspection and Maintenance Programs
in processing plants.
The Natural Gas STAR Partner Update - Winter
2001 (PDF, 10 pp., 3.68 MB)
The year 2000 proved to be a very successful year for Gas STAR with a record
number of new partners. Membership represents 65% of the transmission sector,
47% of the distribution sector, and 39% of domestic production. The Fall 2000
Partner Update highlights potential cost savings due to higher gas prices,
recaps some of the successes and accomplishments over the past year, as well
as offers technical news on a Partner Reported Opportunity, Clock Spring Repair.
The Natural Gas STAR Partner Update - Fall 2000 (PDF, 16 pp., 2.04
MB)
This issue highlights the expansion of Gas STAR into the gas processing sector.
It also features partners of the year and highlights from the 6th annual Natural
Gas STAR implementation workshop.
The Natural Gas STAR Partner Update - Spring
1999 (PDF, 16 pp., 1.43 MB)
This 16-page edition of the Partner Update features a recap of developments
with the Early Credit legislation before Congress and information on how STAR
partners can prepare for a program that would grant credit to companies reducing
emissions in advance of any future regulation. This edition also includes profiles
of the production, transmission, and distribution Partners of the Year, and
introduces new STAR partners, including the first processing sector partner,
GPM Gas Corporation.
The Natural Gas STAR Partner Update - Summer
1998 (PDF, 16 pp., 529 KB)
This issue features STAR partner profiles and a summary of the 1997 program-wide
emissions reductions. Details on our award-winning partners' implementation
experiences and a breakdown of our record emissions reductions by BMP are included.
In addition, this issue features a highlight on the Kyoto Protocol and presents
information on new tools and program features.
Getting Results - April 1995
This is a 12-page newsletter for the Natural Gas STAR Program that informs
partners about Natural Gas STAR activities and reports on news, achievements,
and progress made by Natural Gas STAR partners and endorsers. This introductory
issue from April 1995 describes the Natural Gas STAR Program and activities.
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