UH Energy Symposium Series: Mitigating Natural Gas Flaring

Overview: The extraction of crude oil from underground reservoirs also brings to the surface dissolved or “associated” natural gas. The expansion of hydraulic fracturing and technological advancements have led to the production of gas reservoirs and a sharp decrease in the price of natural gas. This combined with the “assembly line” approach to the production of oil from shale reservoirs has resulted in the dramatic growth of oil production and a stranding of the produced “associated” gas. Often this valuable by-product of oil production is burnt in a flare. This flaring has resulted in significant environmental concerns and a public opposition to the issue of flaring. This symposium will discuss the challenges, opportunities and advancements in technology and policy that will foster a safer and environmentally friendly oil and gas production. Moderator: Dr. Christine Ehlig-Economides Professor, Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished University Chair University of Houston Speakers: Colin Leyden Director, Regulatory & Legislative Affairs Environmental Defense Fund Jennifer Stewart Vice President Strategic Growth Avitas, a Baker Hughes Venture Dr. Susan Stuver, Ph.D., BCES R&D Manager GTI For more information about this event please visit: https://uh.edu/uh-energy/energy-sympo...