Air Concerns

Emissions associated with compressors:

Fracking involves the use of compressors to pump fluid into wells at pressures high enough to fracture underground shale deposits and release contained natural gas. To achieve sufficient pressure, compressors produce high amounts of diesel emissions. Further, natural gas can be released into the air when excess pressure occurs. Addressing ambient and source air emissions, testing is needed to ensure the fracking process has not released unsafe levels of pollutants. Available analytical services address:

• 40 CFR Part 60 subpart JJJJ - Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines
• Requirements that vary by engine horsepower and date of manufacture
• Requirements for Nox, CO and VOC
• Non-required testing is sometimes performed due to proximity to the public