4^th Fugitive Emissions LDAR Symposium

May 18-20, 2004

New Orleans, Louisiana

“Of all the LDAR Symposiums that I have attended or been involved with, this event in New Orleans was by far the most productive. The topics were timely and informative. Speakers representing many different sectors of the LDAR community openly shared their perspectives and experience. What I found most exciting was the active participation by the attendees. We’ve never had such an interactive symposium! It’s this kind of atmosphere where we can challenge and learn from each other that makes these conferences extraordinarily valuable.

For this Symposium, I was fortunate to serve as co-chair with James Robinson of ExxonMobil. In spite of his very busy schedule, he carved out the time needed to help put this program together. He is a respected leader in our industry, and he provided leadership for this Symposium.

In between introducing the speakers and watching the clock, I managed to snap some pictures. Scroll down to get a glimpse of the 4^th ISA Fugitive Emissions LDAR Symposium!”

John Cermenaro, Symposium Co-Chairperson

InspectionLogic Corp.

Opening remarks by Symposium Co-Chair, James Robinson of ExxonMobil

Greg Walton of Xact LDAR Solutions describing how to build an “LDAR Dream Team.”

Marc Johnson, LDAR Coordinator for Darbonne Services being interviewed by Dan Darbonne about what a typical day is like working in the field.

The crowded exhibit room during one of the breaks between speakers. This Symposium had 16 vendor booths, which stayed very active for two days.

David Ranum of URS introducing QA/QC requirements for LDAR programs, especially those under a consent decree.

Buzz Harris (right), shown here talking with Greg Walton, presented along with David Ranum on the topic of LDAR QA/QC. Buzz also participated in panel discussions.

Ken Garing of the NEIC revealed what to expect if audited by the EPA enforcement team, including the kinds of things they look for when analyzing LDAR data.

Ken also participated in the Regulatory Panel Discussion and was on hand both days to answer questions.

Lunch was sponsored by Encompass and served in the exhibit area.

Deever Bradley of ERM covered various aspects of Difficult-to-Monitor and Unsafe-to-Monitor components, a controversial topic!

Rex Moses of Environmental Analytics Inc. (EAI) offered a motivational approach to working safely and effectively by using integrity as the first criteria.

Q&A Panel Discussion – “Perspectives on LDAR Compliance”

Pictured left to right:

John Cermenaro, InspectionLogic (Moderator)

Ken Garing, NEIC

Buzz Harris, URS

John Flanders, Sage Enviro

Phil Frasier, LA DEQ

Ken Garing discussing LDAR topics between sessions.

Buddy Joyner was the instructor for the “Beyond Basic LDAR” workshop held on May 18^th.

Rodney Jones of the ISA produced and directed the conference.

David Markwordt of the EPA introduced the new work practice that is being developed for laser imaging as an alternative to Method 21.

Mike Smylie of Environ Consulting described the laser imaging hardware that is in development and currently available for performing the alternate method outlined by David Markwordt.

One of the laser imaging cameras now available.

Laser Imaging camera being demonstrated.

Laser Imaging panel discussion:

Michele Hinnrichs of Pacific Advanced Technology

Mike Smylie of Environ

David Markwordt of the EPA

Laser Imaging created a lot of discussion. Pictured is David Markwordt listening to many viewpoints.

David Hall of Proactive Environmental offering information about “tagless LDAR,” an approach to component identification that uses isometric CAD drawings instead of physical tags.

Guy Ward of Chevron Phillips presented results of LDAR Best Practices research conducted by his company in cooperation with the LA DEQ.

Eric Jarrell, an environmental attorney with King, LeBlanc & Bland, L.L.C. gave a compelling view of LDAR from a legal perspective.

Scott Boyson and Vance St. Jean of Chesterton offered information about advances in control valve sealing.

Vijay Gudivaka of ERM closed the conference with a thought provoking look at environmental data management and ways companies are starting to profit from compliance.