Fort Worth-based Chisholm Energy said Sept. 29 it contracted with Project Canary of Denver to install real-time air emissions monitoring devices on production facilities in Eddy County. Chisholm said it’s the first independent exploration and production company in the New Mexico portion of the Delaware Basin to seek independent TrustWell certification of its operations from Project Canary. Chris Romer, CEO of Project Canary, said, “Chisholm Energy’s action sets a new benchmark for its Permian peers.”
Scott Germann, CEO of Chisholm, added, “We aim to improve our operations further and gain access to premium domestic and international certified low emission commodity markets, and we’re excited to be an early Permian mover in this rapidly growing market.”
Project Canary’s continuous air monitors utilize a precise, laser-based technology that measures, detects and alerts operators to methane and other emissions. The certification provides third-party verification that the operator has utilized the highest environmental standards and ESG practices in all phases of operations. Canary units will be installed in 2021Q4, and certification is expected in 2022Q1.
Brian Miller, Project Canary vice president, told Albuquerque Business First, “The state of New Mexico is beginning to emerge as a leader in emission reductions… Companies like ours that certify operations and that monitor for emissions will naturally begin to be more present in the state… A number of large utilities across the country say very clearly that they want to procure volumes of certified or responsibly sourced gas.”