Editorial comment

A. Blume, Managing Editor Gas production sites, processing plants, storage tanks and custody-transfer systems are all potential sources of emissions. Tightening environmental regulations, along with permitting and reporting requirements, are forcing gas producers, processors and transporters to more carefully monitor their emissions. In many cases, companies may be required to curb projected emissions levels from their operations. Emissions calculations can be performed with the help of sophisticated modeling systems, while metering accuracy helps ensure safe and environmentally sound custody transfer, as well as corrosion prevention in pipelines. Flaring at gas production sites is anothe