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Texas Hold'em: Playing Poker With Methane - Ep167: Grant Swartzwelder

Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change

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Addressing Gas Leaks in Oil Facilities

Exploring the complexities of managing gas leaks in oil facilities, focusing on the risks associated with gases emitted alongside methane such as ethane and propane. The chapter emphasizes the importance of control devices to prevent emissions and discusses scenarios leading to leaks, pressure build-up, and emergency situations. It also covers the use of flares for emergency gas disposal, the impact of poorly managed flaring, and the need for preventive maintenance to ensure proper functioning of gas handling systems.

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