Hogan.Kathleen@epamail.epa.

gov
05/23/200201 :03:23 PM

Record Type: Record

To: Phil Cooney/CEOIEOP@EOP. Kameran l. Bailey/CEQ/EOP@EOP

cc: Kruger.Dina@epamail.epa.gov
SUbject: update on our discussions of two weeks ago

attached is the information we discussed on methane - If you have

questions or comments you can call me (564~9312) or Dina Kruger
(564-9039)

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(See attaciie~ file: int'l methane strategy - may 23.doc)

IEJ - int'! methane strate~y - may 23.doc

International Methane Reduction

CEQ: GEA 2001-2004

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 INTERNATIONAL METHANE STRATEGY

GOAL

• Promote stabilizing methane emissions at 2000 levels by 2010 through a "best management practice"
program of teclmical assistance. lbis would require reductions from reference projections ofaround
30-40 Tg 1 of methane: .
• OEen countries could contribute 15·20 Tg, half of the reductions; and
• Strategic countries (e.g., emerging market and developing countries) could contribute the other
15-20 Tg. The stmtegic countries listed below could contribute at least 10 Tg of this share.
• In the near-term (through 2010), these emission reductions could be obtained from coal mines, oil &
gas facilities, and landfills through the promotion of EPA voluntary program approaches. For long-
tenn methane emissions stabilization, reductions also would be needed from agricultural sources.

STRATEGIC COUNTRlES

Country Target Sectors 2010 Proiected Emissions (Tl!-ClLt)

Oil & Gas Coal Mines Landfills Agriculture l
Russia Oil & Gas, Coal, Landfills 18.6 0.9 1.8 4.1
China Coal, Landfills 0.4 10.7 6.3 22.9
Ukraine Coal, Landfills 1.9 1.1 1.2 1.9
India Coal, Landfills 0.6 0.9 0.6 14.0
Mexico Oil & Gas, Landfills 1.6 0.1 0.8 2.2
Brazil Landfills 0.7 0.1 0.8 11.3
Indonesia Oil & Gas, Landfills 0.5 0.2 0.5 4.9
Poland Coal, Landfills 0.1 0.6 0.8 0.7
Argentina Oil & Gas, Landfills 1.5 - 0.4 3.2
Saudi Arabia Oil & Gas 3.0 - 0.4 0.1
Venezuela 00& Gas 3.3 - 0.4 1.1
Israel Landfills - - 0.4 -
Jordan Landfills - - 0.6 -
Total Emissions 32.2 14.6 15.0 66.2
Cost-effective reduction estimates 9.7 4.9 3.0 NA
Agnculture mcludes nee, rummant eIDlSslons, manure management and bIOmass bummg. Analyses of cost-
effective reductions fraIl) these sources are in progress.

on. & GAS OPPORTUNlTIES

Recommended Actions
• Reduce venting and flaring at well sites.
• Upgrade/install process equipment to reduce methane emissions (i.e., low-bleed pneumatic
controllers, flash tank separators, dry compressor seals, plunger lifts)
• Prevent fugitive emissions through leak detection, measurement, and repair at transmission &
distribution facilities and processing plants.
Approaches for Collaboration
• Expand EPA's GasSTAR program by (1) encouraging current partners to implement GasSTAR
throughout their international operations, and (2) inviting international partners to join (i.e., Pemex in
Mexico has expressed interest).
• Conduct training in leak detection & repair, and teclmology demonstrations in selected oil and gas
producing regions.

lOne Tg (teragram) of methane is equivalent to 21 million metric tons of COrequivalent (mmt.C02), or 5.7 million
tons of carbon-equivalent (mmtce) or 52 billion cubic feet of natural gas.

D. Kruger, USEPAlNGSB 05/23/02

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 Results by 2010
• Economic analysis estimates that 30 percent of baseline emissions can b~ cost-effectively reduced.
• Recovering 50 percent of that amoUnt by 2010 = 4.9 Tg.

COAL MINE METHANE OPPORTUNITIES

Recommended Actions
• Improve efficiency of mine methane drainage
o Flare poor quality gas
• Oxidize ventilation air methane
Approaches for Collaboration
'. Expand efforts in the major coal mining countries of China, Russia, Ukraine, Poland & India.
Activities would include demonstrating methane drainage, flaring, and ventilation air methape
oxidation technologies, improving access to technical and fmancial infonnation, and promoting
activities to reduce project transaction costs
• In addition, target a few large mines in selected additional countries, such as Mexico, Kazakhstan,
Turkey, South Africa, Czech Republic, and Vietnam.
Results by 2010
• Economic analysis estimates that over 30 percent ofoaseline emissions can be cost-effectively
reduced.
• Recovering 75 percent of that amount by 2010 = 3.7 Tg, which is about 150 coalmines.

LANDFD..L METHANE OPPORTUNITIES

Recommended Actions
• Methane Recovery & Use projects at landfills, using readily available US technology.
Approaches for collaboration
• Conduct training and feasibility studies in selected countries, focusing initially on strategic countries
listed in the Table above, in order to refine most successful tech'transfer approaches.
• Create in-country advocates to promote appropriate policies for development'and work with project
developers.
• Expand outreach to selected landfills in other countries, through regional projects (e.g., through
regional environment centers) and increased involvement ofintemational project developers.
Results by 2010
• Economic analysis estimates that 20 percent of emissions can be cost-effectively reduced.
• Recovering 75 percent of that amount by 2010 = 2.2 Tg, which is about 220 landfill gas to energy
projects.

AGRICULTURAL OUTREACH

Recommended Actions
• Assess mitigation opportunities for livestock (enteric fermentation & manure management), rice
production, and biomass burnitig. These are major sources in many developing countries, and long-
term emission reductions are needed if methane emissions are to remain stable
Approaches for Collaboration
• Conduct assessment and pre-feasibility studies to detennine the best opportwrities and identify
appropriate technical assistance strategies
• Focus on key countries, such as China, India, and Brazil.

D. Kruger, USEPAlNGSB OS/23/02

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t~:··i.&!.,.. Kameran L. Bailey
0512312002 05:38:34 PM

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To: Phil Cooney/CEQ/EOP@EOP, William A. Pizer/CENEOP@EOP. Paul T. Anastas/OSTPIEOP@EOP,

Samuel A. Themsrrom/CEQ/EOP@EOP
cc:
Subject: GHG Inventory summary brochure

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Harvey.Reid@epamail.epa.gov
05122/200203:27:17 PM

Record Type: Record

To: Kameran L. Bailey/CEQ/EOP@EOP

cc: Krieger.Jackie@epamall.epa.gov
Subject: GHG Inventory summary brochure

Kameran:

FolloWing up on Jackie's previous emails to you about the latest

greenhouse gas inventory data, attached are short-hand summaries of the
Inventory data for your information. We also have hard copies if you
want them. Please contact Jackie or me if you have questions.

Best regards.
Reid

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Reid Harvey
Team Leader, Market Policy Branch
Clean Air Markets Division (formerly the Acid Rain Division)
Office of Atmospheric Programs
Office of Air and Radiation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. [mail stop 6204Nj
Washington, DC 20460
e-mail: harvey.reid@epa.gov
climate change website: http://www.epa.gov/globalwarming 001378
clean air markets website: http://www.epa.gov/airmarkets
phone: 202-564-9429; fax: 202-565-6673
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