ConocoPhillips Alaska Becomes a Partner in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Natural Gas STAR Program
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ANCHORAGE, AK, May 23, 2006 --- ConocoPhillips Alaska today announced its new partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the Natural Gas STAR Program. This voluntary program encourages natural gas companies to reduce methane emissions by adopting cost-effective technologies and practices that often improve operational efficiency. Methane, the primary component of natural gas, is considered to be a greenhouse gas.
In the ceremony today, ConocoPhillips will sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the EPA that reflects the company’s commitment to minimize methane emissions and protect the environment.
“This partnership is an excellent example of how government and industry can work together to find cost-effective solutions to today’s environmental challenges,” said Jim Bowles, president of ConocoPhillips Alaska. “Participation in the program will advance our company’s efforts to profitably deliver clean-burning natural gas to the public while reducing emissions of greenhouse gases and other air pollutants.”
The Gas STAR program will be implemented throughout ConocoPhillips Alaska’s operations, but the Kenai Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facility will be used initially to demonstrate future emission reductions opportunities. This Alaska partnership is an extension of ongoing involvement in the Gas STAR program by ConocoPhillips’ other U.S. business units.
The EPA’s Natural Gas STAR Program is a win-win approach to addressing concerns about global climate change. Natural Gas STAR partners reduce gas losses, improve operational efficiencies, and save money by reducing emissions of greenhouse gases and other air pollutants.
ConocoPhillips Alaska is the state’s largest oil and gas producer. ConocoPhillips is an integrated petroleum company with interests around the world. For more information, go to www.conocophillips.com.
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