Project description

Carbon Limits performed an empirical analysis of real data on the costs and benefits of leak detection and repair (LDAR) programs at oil and natural gas facilities. 

The study evaluated the data from 4,293 surveys of oil and gas facilities in the USA and Canada. A database was created with information on gas emission rates, repair costs, and repair lifetime for each emission source, in addition to average survey costs. This database allowed for the calculation of the costs and benefits of LDAR programs with various designs. In addition to repairs of leaks from static components, the economics and mitigation potential of addressing excess reciprocating compressor rod packing emissions were also examined in this study.

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