Fugitive methane emissions are one of the most heavily regulated and actively enforced areas of environmental compliance in the oil and gas industry. EPA’s New Source Performance Standards under Subparts OOOOa and OOOOb require operators to conduct regular surveys of their facilities to identify and repair leaking components, and the regulatory framework continues to expand with each rulemaking cycle. State programs in Texas, New Mexico, and other producing states add additional layers of monitoring and reporting obligations.

For most operators, managing an effective LDAR program requires specialized equipment, trained personnel, structured data management, and a thorough understanding of which regulations apply to each facility. That is exactly what Sport Environmental provides.

Our LDAR program covers the full scope of fugitive emissions compliance, from developing monitoring plans and conducting OGI surveys to tracking component repairs, maintaining electronic records, and filing the reports regulators require. We work with producers, midstream operators, and gathering companies across the Permian Basin and surrounding production areas to build monitoring programs that satisfy current requirements and position our clients to adapt as standards continue to tighten.

Trained Operators Who Know the Equipment

Our OGIC operators do not just know how to operate a camera. They know production facilities, compressor stations, and gathering systems. That field knowledge means they survey efficiently, identify emissions accurately, and communicate with your operations personnel in a way that drives timely repairs.

Complete Program Management

We do not just show up, run a survey, and hand you a report. We manage the entire LDAR program: monitoring plans, survey scheduling, component tracking, repair verification, data storage, and regulatory reporting. You get a fully managed compliance program, not a stack of survey results you have to figure out on your own.

Data Systems That Withstand Scrutiny

The biggest compliance risk in most LDAR programs is not the survey itself. It is the recordkeeping. Inspectors expect complete, organized documentation that traces every component from initial inventory through each survey event and repair action. Our electronic data management systems are built to produce exactly that level of traceability.

Ahead of Regulatory Changes

We monitor federal register notices, EPA guidance, state rulemaking, and enforcement trends continuously. When new requirements are finalized or existing rules are reinterpreted, we update our clients’ monitoring plans and program procedures before the compliance deadline arrives. You will never learn about a new LDAR requirement from an inspector.

Integrated With Air Permitting and Compliance

LDAR does not exist in a vacuum. Fugitive emissions data feeds into emission inventories, permit applications, GHG reporting, and methane fee calculations. Because Sport Environmental also manages air permitting and compliance for our clients, your LDAR program data flows directly into the broader compliance picture, eliminating the need to coordinate between separate firms.