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Validere - a new unified platform for emissions and operations
February 22, 2024Governing bodies worldwide have set a variety of public targets and pledges for emissions reduction, prompting a significant evolution in regulations that impact operational mandates for emitters...
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EPA's final ruling & Canada's proposed amendments
December 13, 2023Over the last two weeks, significant news and buzz have been circulating in the regulatory world. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized updated methane regulations, and the Canadian...
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Building efficient data processes in energy companies
November 21, 2023Learn how to build a change management plan for efficient data processes. Discover the importance of effective data management, the challenges companies face, and the steps to address them.
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Crucial Updates in TIER Regulation: Key Amendments & Deadlines
September 14, 2023The Government of Alberta made recent amendments to the TIER Regulation, effective January 1, 2023, with implications for both new and existing aggregates in the 2023 compliance year.
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Regulatory update: Q&A on proposed EPA methane regulations
August 24, 2023Name of regulation: Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule: Revisions and Confidentiality Determinations for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems
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Regulatory update: Revisions to EPA’s Subpart W reporting requirements for petroleum and natural gas systems
July 17, 2023Name of regulation: Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule: Revisions and Confidentiality Determinations for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems
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Regulatory update: Advanced leak detection requirements for gas pipelines
June 9, 2023Name of regulation: Pipeline Safety: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair
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How Permian operators can diagnose & mitigate unlit flares.
June 8, 2023In a new report by Validere and East Daley Analytics, analysis shows gas bottlenecks in the coming years that mean increased risks of Permian flaring and methane emissions. While there are many...
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What oil & gas companies need to know about upcoming NESHAP updates
May 30, 2023The EPA has entered into a Consent Decree (CD) to review, and possibly revise, the rules governing hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) from oil and gas. This is separate from the ongoing rulemaking...
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Why counting carbon is hard (but not impossible).
May 25, 2023As companies increase their focus on ambitious environmental goals amid the energy transition, quantifying (or rather, accurately counting) carbon emissions is proving to be a complex challenge for...
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Validere announces hire of Lindsay Campbell as Senior Advisor, Carbon Strategies
May 16, 2023Lindsay Campbell brings nearly 15 years of oil and gas experience, with a focus on methane regulation development and implementation in Alberta.
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Validere introduces mobile app and smart alerting features to streamline data collection and emissions quantification
April 6, 2023New connected workflows will enable businesses to close the distance between the office and the field to drive material carbon reductions.
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Validere announces hire of Karen Marsh as Senior Advisor, Carbon Strategies
March 28, 2023Karen Marsh brings 15+ years of experience in the development and implementation of EPA regulations.
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Alert fatigue in oil & gas: how to diagnose & treat it with smart alerts.
March 24, 2023Under pressure from investors, regulators, and consumers, oil and gas operators have aggressively scaled up emissions measurement and monitoring efforts over the past few years. But committing...
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Why spreadsheets can only take your emissions data so far.
March 10, 2023With emissions reductions now a strategically important issue to oil and gas operators, these companies are devoting increasing time and capital to reducing their emissions. A decade ago, many...
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What is measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV)?
March 8, 2023Measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) is a framework for monitoring and verifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and reduction efforts, often to ensure compliance with regulations or...
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Validere Playbook: Managing methane series
February 22, 2023The North American oil and gas industry has increasingly embraced decarbonization in recent years, an important shift as it looks to become a source of affordable, cleaner volumes in the global fight...
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TIER: How M&A activity impacts facility re-benchmarking & aggregate populations
January 24, 2023With the AEP releasing new facility-specific benchmarks between now and July, producers need to understand how the re-benchmarking of aggregate facilities works to prepare for compliance reporting.
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5 important expert predictions for the energy industry in 2023
January 11, 2023As the energy landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, this year is shaping up to be a big one for the industry. From new projects and policy changes to emerging emissions reduction...
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Voluntary standards for natural gas: Key differentiators & questions to consider
January 10, 2023As the number of voluntary standards for natural gas continues to grow, figuring out which initiatives are right for your business can be a complex undertaking.
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New year, new TIER amendments: Alberta Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction Regulation updates
December 16, 2022In our recent webinar, “What to expect: Canadian regulatory updates in 30 minutes,” we covered the government of Alberta’s June 2022 Review of Alberta’s Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction...
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Proposed Appalachia-to-Southeast pipelines likely to reduce emissions
December 16, 2022A new report by Validere’s Market Fundamentals Team assesses the environmental impacts of potential natural gas projects.
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The true impact of the Appalachian Basin’s natural gas pipelines on methane emissions
December 16, 2022In order to understand the true impact of Appalachian natural gas pipelines on methane emissions, you need to see the full picture.
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PureWest ESG report highlights how Validere enables key emissions reduction initiatives
December 12, 2022PureWest Energy released its 2021 ESG report, providing an overview of the company’s emission reduction strategies and efforts as an environmental steward.
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Permian Q3 2022 earnings: Market uncertainty & new energy investments
December 9, 2022Amid ongoing geopolitical challenges and economic uncertainty, operators in the Permian Basin had a successful Q3 2022.
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Refining in transition: How pipeline access differentiates refinery opportunities and emissions management strategies
November 17, 2022Enabled by pipeline connectivity build out, U.S. refiners are investing to run more light domestic crudes while also having the ability to take as much Canadian heavy sour crudes as possible.
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How to approach emissions reductions and carbon markets within the 3 phases of the energy transition
November 10, 2022As carbon markets change and new technologies emerge, one of the central questions top of mind for energy companies revolves around planning for tomorrow in light of the dynamic nature of those...
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3 expert tips for investigating and resolving facility imbalances
November 3, 2022One of the biggest challenges to resolving these issues is the overwhelming amount of data coming from disparate sources. Additionally, different teams across an organization tend to rely on...
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U.S. gas: Why measuring emissions is key to securing its commercial & environmental future
October 28, 2022The cleaner combustion profile of gas relative to other fossil fuels signals stronger long-term growth potential than oil or coal. However, securing that opportunity largely in premium export markets...
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PureWest selects Validere as emissions measurement, reporting, and verification solution
October 27, 2022Validere’s platform and expert team will empower regulatory, emissions measurement, and reconciliation efforts.
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Recap of new and potential updates to MRGHG, TIER, and the release of CFR
October 19, 2022Timeline of Canada's progress on commitments to climate change.
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TRP Energy selects Validere as emissions measurement and reconciliation solution
October 6, 2022Validere’s platform and expert team will empower environmental and regulatory efforts.
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Measurement uncertainty is quantifying doubt
October 5, 2022When most people think of uncertainty, they become uneasy because, on the surface, answers are not straightforward and clear. This anxiety creates a decision-making process that may not be wholly...
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Erin Tullos joins measuring emissions panel at Global Methane, Climate and Clean Air Forum 2022
September 27, 2022Dr. Erin Tullos, Senior Advisor, Carbon Strategies at Validere, spoke at this year’s Global Methane, Climate and Clean Air Forum.
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Q2 2022 earnings: Permian operators emphasize emissions reductions
September 22, 2022According to Q2 2022 earnings presentations for upstream and midstream operators in the Permian Basin, companies echoed the industry’s increased emphasis on emissions reductions specifically and ESG...
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What to know about carbon pricing & Canadian emissions regulations heading into 2023
September 21, 2022Over the last year, Canada has taken regulatory measures to reduce emissions to meet the global net-zero goals by 2050 under the Paris Agreement.
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Inside Carbon: A time to measure, a time to reduce
September 12, 2022Previously we discussed the fact that two facilities, sitting side by side, could have identical paper emissions, while one may be a tightened up facility and the other pumps methane into the air....
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Inside Carbon: 5 ineffective ways to lower your carbon footprint
August 29, 2022From the dinner table to the board room, people across the world are more focused than ever on finding new ways to lower their carbon footprint.
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Inside Carbon: Evaluating agriculture-based emission reduction options
August 24, 2022When it comes to agriculture-based emission reduction options, conservation tillage and cover cropping are two of the most widely promoted smart-farming practices.
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Inside Carbon: Understanding the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act
August 18, 2022The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) bill — which recently passed the U.S. Senate and was signed into law by U.S. President Joe Biden — likely does not elicit the same feelings as an individual...
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The biggest issue midstream companies face in the Permian Basin today
August 8, 2022Crude oil midstream companies are facing a growing blending crisis in the Permian Basin.
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Inside Carbon: Balancing the scales for methane emissions
August 8, 2022Natural gas is a relatively clean burning fossil fuel — relative to coal, that is. Then we figured out that natural gas could warm the planet as much as coal in the short term, due to methane leaks...
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IPC 2021 Sustainability Report highlights Validere’s role in validating methane emissions data
August 4, 2022International Petroleum Corporation (IPC) released its 2021 Sustainability Report, detailing the progress made by the E&P company on ESG goals and strategies.
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5 building blocks for efficient regulatory reporting
August 3, 2022Regulatory reporting is an increasingly complex and stressful task for many energy companies.
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Inside Carbon: 5 questions you should ask about certified gas initiatives
August 2, 2022In a world with an ever-growing and tangled web of options to clean up (or green up) natural gas, it’s no wonder that many industry executives are not sure which initiatives will leave them on the...
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Validere announces expansion of market fundamentals team with key new hires
July 26, 2022Dr. Erin Tullos, Jen Snyder, and Amber McCullagh join the company as senior advisors.
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Inside Carbon: Reduction of actual emissions over paper emissions
July 19, 2022A 2020 article on Refining National Greenhouse Gas Inventories opened with, “The importance of greenhouse gas inventories cannot be overstated.” The argument: these inventories inform national...
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WTI prices face holiday hangover
July 19, 2022WTI front month futures prices dropped below $100/bbl for the first time since May, trading below $96/bbl on July 6. WTI has not consistently been below $100/bbl since the start of the crisis in...
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Clean data. Clear direction. A new chapter for Validere.
July 19, 2022The energy landscape has evolved in so many ways in recent years, forcing companies to navigate increasingly complex operational and environmental challenges. At every step, Validere has grown...
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Validere hires Adam Bedard as Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer
June 26, 2022Adam Bedard brings 25+ years of leadership in energy and technology to Validere.
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Validere acquires emissions management and regulatory reporting platform Clairifi
May 5, 2022The acquisition strengthens Validere’s ESG offerings, allowing customers to turn compliance into capital. Learn more in our upcoming webinar.
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Inside Carbon: Moody’s expands ESG integration of credit scores to financial institutions
April 26, 2022Risk assessment firm Moody’s is expanding its environmental, social and governance (ESG) credit scores to financial institutions and consumer products. Between the expansion of credit scores as well...
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Understanding methane intensity: It’s 10 p.m. Do you know where your methane intensity is?
April 19, 2022Since methane is a GHG that is 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide and only lasts about 10 years in the atmosphere, it represents the most significant and immediate opportunity to slow down the...
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Inside Carbon: How new SEC ESG rules may affect energy companies
April 18, 2022The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently proposed major rule changes to both the Securities Act of 1933 and SEC Act of 1934, requiring domestic and foreign registrants to disclose...
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Ground control to super-major Tom: Does your organization have data overload?
April 13, 2022As experts in measurement, reporting, and verification, the Validere team works with a lot of companies to help them organize their emissions and operations data. This data can include lab...
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Validere raises $43MM to scale its all-in-one commodity management platform
March 15, 2022Series B investment led by BlackRock Funds and Mercuria Energy,with Wing VC, Greylock Partners, Pioneer Fund, NGIF Cleantech Ventures and Nova Fleet
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Why is Validere a great place to work?
January 30, 2022Validere has recently achieved not one, not two, but three recognitions for being a top-notch place to work! In December, we achieved Great Place to Work status, and this month we’ve also been...
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Validere acquires Phoenix Energy Consultants
January 21, 2022CALGARY, Alberta & HOUSTON – January 20, 2022 —Validere, a leading data analytics SaaS platform that provides commodity data transparency to the energy industry, today announced the company has...
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Combining insights with action
January 20, 2022Validere acquires Phoenix Energy Consultants As part of our ambition to digitally transform the world’s largest supply chain to be more commercially and environmentally efficient, we are obsessed...
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Carbon is the new sulfur
December 10, 2021In 2021, the pressure on the oil and gas industry to address carbon emissions continued to mount from all sides: the American Petroleum Institute has called for “sensible regulation that prices...
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Data is now available for the market to incentivize the low emission molecule
November 29, 2021Assets onboarded for Methane Performance Certificates (MPCs) to date have a volume-weighted average methane intensity (MI) of 0.0622%, providing a supply source that is significantly below the US and...
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Five steps to ESG certification
November 19, 2021Demystifying the process to ESG Certification
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Energy Council Investor Series Podcast with Nouman Ahmad
November 16, 2021Nouman Ahmad, Co-Founder & CEO at Validere, recently joined the Investor Series Podcast to discuss one of the biggest topics of the 2021 energy transition conversation - Responsibly Sourced Gas.
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Have we seen it all? Changes from rig to rail to refinery
November 8, 2021The North American crude complex has encountered a wide variety of changes, everything from Rig to Rail to Refinery, but have we seen it all? Recently, Hillary Stevenson presented at the 7th...
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What to expect during your Validere interview
September 27, 2021We recognize that applying for a new job virtually can be challenging in the current circumstances. At Validere we want to make sure you have all the information available to help you prepare for an...
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An ESG framework built on trusted data
September 23, 2021The crucial step most companies are missing. With investors and governments putting increasing value on ESG, all companies are looking for an ESG approach that will prepare and protect them...
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World Oil Awards: Best Data Management Solution Award finalist
August 27, 2021Validere is nominated as finalist at this year’s World Oil Awards for Best Data Management and Application Solution. Congratulations to all other finalists and industry peers who are shaping the...
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When it comes to emissions, measurement is money
July 23, 2021By: Craig Webster, Managing Director ESG & Sustainability, Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co.
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ESG is not a black box
July 2, 2021Investors and consumers today base important decisions on ESG performance. Blackrock, an investment management company, recently reported that from January to November 2020, investors in mutual funds...
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Gasoline on track for 7-year high
April 9, 2021In a recent Bloomberg article, Validere’s Mark Le Dain predicts that this summer will reach an all-time high for gasoline consumption. Keep reading for more details.
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The future is now: Ian Burgess on how Validere’s technological innovation is shaking up the energy industry
March 5, 2021“Don’t fall in love with your technology. Fall in love with your customer.” Ian Burgess, Validere’s CTO, sat down with Fotis Georgiadis at Authority Magazine to share his journey with Validere....
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S&P Platts Global Energy Awards: Rising Star Company finalist
December 11, 2020We were honored to be a finalist for the S&P Global Platts Rising Star Award this year. Congrats to all our industry peers and innovators who are shaping the future of energy.
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Forbes: Backwardation is the best tool For OPEC
July 20, 2020As OPEC targets backwardation, it will reduce shale supply, drive energy deals, and constrain Mexico’s growth. In a Forbes article written by Mark Le Dain, VP of Strategy, he discusses how...
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The Washington Post: Oil prices are bouncing back from coronavirus-fueled lows
May 19, 2020The coronavirus pandemic is far from over, but a number of economic forces are propping up oil prices. Tarun Ajwani, VP of Business Development at Validere offered his perspective to The Washington...
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The New York Times: Natural gas exports slow as pandemic reduces global demand
May 11, 2020Businesses in the United States, Israel and other countries were planning to invest billions in export terminals. Now, those projects are being canceled or delayed. Mark Le Dain , VP of Strategy...
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Validere raises $15M USD Series A funding led by Wing VC to accelerate supply chain efficiencies in the energy industry
March 12, 2020Greylock Partners and Sallyport Investments also participate in fundraising round
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Assuring product quality and operational processes through artificial intelligence
February 1, 2020In a technical paper in the Pipeline and Gas Journal, Validere’s CTO Ian Burgess highlights the application of AI in increasing netbacks at a midstream terminal facility through the optimization of...
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World Oil Awards: Best Data Management Solution Award nominee
August 26, 2019We’re excited to be nominated for World Oil’s Best Data Management Solution Award. For 18 years, these prestigious awards have recognized the energy industry’s leading innovators that have made a...
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Oilman Magazine: Quality AI is transforming the oil industry
March 14, 2019Oilman Magazine featured Validere’s article on the increasing importance of quality, IoT, and AI in oil and gas.
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BNN Bloomberg: AI platform brings instant oil testing to the field
December 19, 2018Validere’s CEO Nouman Ahmad on BNN Bloomberg Validere’s CEO Nouman Ahmad sat down with BNN Bloomberg’s Andrew Bell to discuss how Validere is transforming oil & gas quality operations and...
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