Colorado Oil & Gas Regulations: Simplify Compliance with LongPath Technologies
Regulation 7 Compliance Made Easy
LongPath Technologies is one of the first—and few—solutions approved by the Colorado Air Pollution Control Division (APCD) as an Alternative Approved Instrument Monitoring Method (Alt. AIMM) under Regulation 7. This approval allows Colorado oil and gas operators to replace traditional AVO (Audio-Visual-Olfactory) and OGI (Optical Gas Imaging) inspections with LongPath's continuous laser-based emissions monitoring, streamlining operations and reducing costs.
Why LongPath is the Right Choice
Colorado's Regulation 7 requires operators to conduct:
- AVO inspections: Weekly, monthly
- OGI inspections: Monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually, based on site-specific requirements
For operators managing complex requirements across large geographic areas and ozone nonattainment zones, these cadences are time-consuming, costly, and operationally burdensome.
With LongPath's approval, you can:
- Replace all AVO and OGI requirements with real-time continuous monitoring.
- Reduce field visits and administrative burdens while improving safety.
- Access precise, actionable data to keep natural gas in the pipe and avoid unnecessary emissions events.
Flexible Work Practices to Fit Your Needs
LongPath offers flexible, operator-centric options to meet overlapping state and federal regulatory requirements, providing a single, streamlined data solution.
- Site-Specific Alarms: Real-time alerts for emissions exceeding 10 kg/hr over established site baselines.
- EPA OOOOb/c Alignment: Advanced continuous monitoring provisions aligned with federal requirements (awaiting approval for equivalency demonstration).
With LongPath, you gain the flexibility to meet Colorado's stringent Regulation 7 standards and, soon, the EPA standards in one turnkey solution.
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Approved and Ready for Immediate Use
The Colorado APCD approved LongPath on August 22, 2023, making the solution effective immediately. Operators simply need to provide advance notice to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to start using LongPath's system for state regulatory compliance. No additional applications are required.
Colorado Methane Intensity Verification Protocol
LongPath is also an approved solution for Colorado's Methane Intensity Verification Protocol—the country's first program of its kind.
- Use LongPath's real-time data to inform methane emissions inventories and intensity calculations.
- Streamline emissions verification to demonstrate compliance and achieve operational excellence.
Why Choose LongPath for Colorado Operations?
- Replace AVO & OGI: Fully approved, continuous monitoring for Regulation 7 compliance.
- Reduce Costs & Risks: Lower operational burden, improve safety, and minimize drive times.
- Meet EPA & State Standards: Seamlessly align with overlapping federal and state requirements.
- Precision with Zero False Positives: Accurate, actionable insights to proactively manage emissions.
- Forever Compliant: Stay ahead of evolving regulations with proven, future-ready technology.
LongPath Technologies is helping Colorado operators streamline compliance, improve operational efficiency, and lead the way in methane emissions management. Let us help you keep more product in the pipe and meet today's regulations with tomorrow's technology.
Ready to Simplify Your Colorado Operations?
