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CsHm Presentations

Explore our collection of expert presentations by Wayne Dunnington, delivered at the Canadian School of Hydrocarbon Measurement in Grande Prairie and Calgary—insightful knowledge for advancing your measurement and regulatory practices.

Proration Batteries: Enhancing Accuracy through Measurement by Difference

Highlighting the importance of effluent measurement in proration batteries.

Putting Enhancements Back into Production: Directive 076

Explore the Context of Measurement in Oil & Gas and the purpose behind Directive 076 

Blue Chip Articles

Case Studies

Optimizing Frequency of Regulatory Inspections in the Oil and Gas Industry could save $146k over 5 years

Optimizing calibration frequencies for 197 meters could save $146k over 5 years, showcasing the tangible benefits of inspection frequency adjustments. Read our findings to learn more!

Successful Completion of DEOS Reporting in Under 10 Days, Avoiding Costly Non-Compliance Penalties (Directive 039)

Completion of DEOS reporting ensured compliance and demonstrated the importance of thorough planning in overcoming regulatory hurdles, avoiding non-compliance penalties.

Conducting site-specific approvals to save client over $2M in unnecessary upgrades

Utilizing a 364 facility subtype for site-specific approvals, saved over $2M in unnecessary upgrades by avoiding costly installation of equipment at well sites and gas plants. Read findings to learn more!

Save up to 84% Unlocking Financial Savings: Leveraging TIER for Federal Fuel Tax Break

Facilities regulated under the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) system can obtain an exemption from the federal fuel charge that could save up to 84% annually . Read this case study to learn more!

Videos

Downloadable Templates

inspection tag

Internal Inspection Tag
(attached to a meter)

Internal inspection tags are mandatory for gas meter applications in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan.

Orifice meter

Orifice Meter Calibration Report Template
(for EFM Devices)

Western Canada compliance reporting template for meters equipped with electronic flow measurement (EFM) devices.

Whitepapers

Has EPAP replaced Audits?

Field assessments have become a bit of a lost practice in the industry. What are we witnessing in the field now that EPAP has been in place now for several years? Are all proration factors, metering differences, and well-testing procedures all fixed across the province? Is it still necessary to conduct substantive audits?

Ethical Measurement

The desire for immediate knowledge is all around us. What are the hidden issues that measurement and reporting practices do not generally consider? There are many stakeholders at the table. Regulators, royalty holders, managers, vendors (the list goes on) and the results of your actions and direction are echoed throughout.

Press Releases

Released July 17, 2024

Blue Chip MRC and Muddy Boots Online Announce Strategic Collaboration

This partnership leverages the distinct strengths of both companies to deliver superior services and products without compromising on objectivity.

Released May 23, 2024

Owen Krauss Appointed as Director of Regulatory Intelligence and Analytical Technology

Blue Chip MRC appoints Owen Krauss, Director of Regulatory Intelligence & Analytical Technology, bringing forth 48 years of laboratory experience.

Released August 10, 2023

Announcing the Launch of Green Chip ENV and the Appointment of Roohee Thaver

Blue Chip appoints Roohee Thaver as Director of Operations for Green Chip Environmental, focusing on reducing emissions and ensuring regulatory compliance.
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