Westgen Joins the Aiming for Zero Methane Emissions Initiative
Westgen Technologies Inc. is proud to announce its commitment to the global Aiming for Zero Methane Emissions Initiative, a dedicated effort to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas industry. As a leading provider of energy solutions, Westgen is dedicated to...
Methane Gas Venting Pneumatics in Oil and Gas Sites: Solutions and Options
Gas powered pneumatics have traditionally been used on oil and gas facilities and pipelines as a reliable and low-cost option to control the process through actuated valves and controllers, and power pneumatic pumps. When the high energy gas has been used, it is...
EPA Releases Supplemental Proposal for US Methane Regulations
On November 11, 2022, in connection with COP27, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released supplemental proposed regulations aimed at limiting emissions of methane from the oil and gas sector. According to the EPA, the supplemental proposal would reduce 2030...
Industry 4.0 and Cutting-Edge Developments in Oil & Gas
The age of Industry 4.0 is upon us. Industry 4.0 represents a fourth industrial transformation since the original Industrial Revolution in the 19th century. What are the hallmarks of Industry 4.0? Characterized by the digitization of industry and manufacturing, this...
What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Methane Emitters in O&G
The Inflation Reduction Act was the USA policy surprise of the summer. Signed into law by President Biden on August 16, it is broad ranging and includes historic investments in decarbonization. According to the authors, it puts the USA on a path to reduce carbon...
Whitepaper: Reducing Methane Venting on Well Pads
In the oil and gas industry, methane (CH4) is one of the key greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere. It has a higher impact on global warming than CO2 and is the main component of natural gas. Globally, there are efforts to reduce methane emissions with 110...
Alberta Carbon Credits Explained
Carbon credits can be generated under the Alberta Emission Offset System when companies complete specific types of emissions reduction projects. To be eligible, the emissions reduction project must follow one of the Alberta quantification protocols.
What’s Changed? Implications of Alberta’s Updated Pneumatics Carbon Credit Guidance
New guidance from Alberta Environment and Parks sets one year window to execute instrument air retrofit carbon credit projects and earn eight years of carbon credits.
Oilfield Air Compressor Types – Demystified
Not sure whether you want a screw or a scroll? When do you want a recip and when should you go with a continuous duty cycle compressor? There are a lot of options available for compressor technologies in the oilfield and they all have their unique advantages and challenges.
BC Producers Eligible for Up To 90% Grant Through CleanBC Industry Fund
The BC Government has recently announced two new programs through their CleanBC Industry Fund, the Emission Performance Fund and the Innovation Accelerator. These funds present an opportunity for BC oil and gas producers to fund emission reduction programs on their existing sites.
Economic Opportunities to Eliminate Methane Emissions with NRCan $675 Million Onshore Emission Reduction Fund
Join our free webinar to learn why methane reduction is a key focus for Canadian Producers and how the NRCan $675 million Onshore Emission Reduction Fund is helping Producers build the business case to implement zero-bleed pneumatics and move beyond the minimum regulations.
Federal Government Releases Details of $675 Million Methane Emissions Reduction Fund
Last week, the Federal Government released the details of the long awaited $675 onshore methane emissions reduction fund. The fund will take the form of an interest free repayable contribution with a 5-year payback term. Producers can apply for up to $20 million of funding each which can be used to cover 75% of the cost of the projects. Funding can go up to 90% when stacked with other programs such as the Clean Innovation Fund (CIF) in BC or Methane Technology Implementation Program (MTIP) in Alberta.
Government of Alberta Announces $25 Million Methane Technology Implementation Program
The Government of Alberta announced a new program, called Methane Technology Implementation Program (MTIP). The program is funded with $25 million for deployment of commercially available technologies that reduce methane in oil and gas operations.
ERA commits $1.3 million to Westgen’s zero bleed pneumatic instrument air retrofit demonstration project
We are pleased to announce that Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) has committed $1.3 million to Westgen’s $4 million zero bleed pneumatic instrument air retrofit demonstration. Execution of the project started this month and will run for approximately two years. With...
EPOD Receives Global Energy Award for Emerging Clean Technologies
We're excited to share that EPOD was the recipient of the 2020 Global Energy Award for Emerging Clean Technologies! The Global Energy Awards recognize and honour accomplishments of companies, individuals, initiatives, projects and technologies on an international...
8 More Years! Alberta Government Removes Expiry Date for Carbon Credit Protocol
Yesterday was a big day for methane reduction in Alberta. The Alberta Government Climate Implementation and Compliance Branch (CICB) released an update of the Quantification Protocol for Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions from Pneumatic Device – the document which outlines the rules for generating carbon credits from pneumatics.
Westgen Signs Strategic Agreement with Carbon Credit Developer
Westgen Technologies Inc is pleased to announce a strategic agreement has been signed with Blue Source Canada ULC. This partnership allows Westgen to offer reliable turn-key carbon credit services to customers of the EPOD and AirPOD.
Patent filed for EPOD’s proprietary system in Canada and the USA
Westgen is excited to announce that a patent has successfully been filed for EPOD’s proprietary system in Canada and the USA.
How New Methane Regs Affect Design and Operating Cost
Understanding the implications of the new regulation changes in Alberta and British Columbia impacting operating costs for pneumatic devices.
Venting about Gas Driven Pneumatics
Fuel gas driven pneumatic systems use mechanical energy stored in high pressure gas from a well or fuel gas source to push valves open and closed to control well flow. These systems are low cost and prolific but come with one significant downside – the environmental impact. Once ‘spent’, the gas, composed primarily of methane, is vented to the atmosphere.
