Fueling the Future: Kinder Morgan's Role in Reducing Emissions and Generating Cash Flow
Reducing Methane Emissions for >25 Years
Natural gas is ~95% methane so we are economically incentivized to minimize methane emissions
monitor
& repair
manage
blow
downs
Primary reduction strategies
Conduct annual methane leak surveys and perform
maintenance & repairs as needed
Monitor performance of compressor components and
replace as needed
Due to occasional repairs or testing, natural gas must be
evacuated from the pipeline (blowdown)
Pumping down the pipeline first reduces natural gas
vented during the blowdown
KINDER MORGAN
Vermillion
Use sleeves and composite wraps which allow for
external repair, avoiding blowdowns
KINDER MORGAN
Leader in methane emission reduction
Work with organizations like DOE, EPA, PRCI on
studies & technology evaluations
Implement detection technology like satellite & aerial
methane detection, & laser absorption monitoring
Active in methane reduction programs, including EPA
programs & ONE Future
Technician using Optical Gas Imaging to survey for leaks at one of our KM
Tejas compressor stations.
Note: DOE = Department of Energy. EPA = U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. PRCI = Pipeline Research Council International. EDF = Environmental Defense Fund.
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