Tapping the gas underground to use
The Obama Administration is proposing to cut that amount nearly in half within the next ten years, all in an effort to combat global warming.
There are dozens and dozens of natural gas well pads throughout Susquehanna County. Each one is tapping the gas underground to use as energy here on the surface.
Now, the Environmental Protection Agency is proposing regulations to cut down on the amount of natural gas, or methane, that gets away from the gas industry.
Frank Finan uses a FLIR camera to see what’s coming from a Williams compressor station near Kingsley.
Finan bought the expensive camera, suspecting that air quality would be a problem.
“My goal is to film this, make it public and let industry know that we know they`re not good neighbors,” said Finan of Hop Bottom.
For its part, Williams said there are low levels of methane coming from the compressor station, which are monitored and permitted.
Williams said it has reduced methane emissions already and pledges to work with the Obama Administration on proposed regulations.