EnCana recognized by BLM for Responsible Stewardship of Air Resource
by EnCana Oil and Gas
July 10, 2009
EnCana Oil and Gas (USA) Inc. was recognized for Responsible Stewardship of Air Resources for its work in the Jonah field of western Wyoming.
One of the key environmental issues associated with the development of natural gas resources in the Jonah field is air quality-related emissions - specifically, nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) - that are released into the atmosphere. Under specific temperate conditions, a chemical reaction between NOx and VOCs occurs in the air that results in the formation of ozone, which is an air pollutant regulated under the Clean Air Act.
EnCana responded to this issue by proactively implementing an extensive and complex set of BMPs to reduce the amount of fugitive NOx and VOCs stemming from its operations.
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