BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 1. Reducing methane
emissions is one of the main short- and mid-term priorities for
SOCAR, the company's Deputy Vice President Hikmet Abdullayev said
at panel discussions within the framework of the 31st International
Caspian Oil and Gas Exhibition in Baku today, Trend reports.
According to him, SOCAR has identified the issue of managing and
reducing methane emissions as a key target in this area and has
been paying special attention to this direction in recent
years.
"We have currently identified a number of tools and
methodologies for reducing methane emissions. The application of
these methodologies is possible only with the help of modern
technologies. In this regard, the role of companies providing
technological solutions to the oil and gas industry is great," he
noted.
Abdullayev emphasized that measures to detect and eliminate gas
leaks (Leak Detection and Repair – LDAR) are one of the most
effective and fastest-producing areas in reducing methane
emissions.
"The measures taken in this area are usually simpler and in many
cases are considered effective from both an operational and
commercial perspective," he pointed out.
According to the SOCAR official, the main focus for the company
at the current stage is on reducing methane emissions using
existing technologies, and large-scale work is already being
carried out in this direction.
Abdullayev added that improving the quality of data on emissions
is of particular importance before implementing any technology.
"This includes conducting measurements, organizing monitoring,
applying artificial intelligence tools, and refining data. After
the measurement and verification processes are completed, it
becomes possible to implement targeted measures aimed at reducing
methane emissions," he said.
