Don Mayberry
Devon Production Superintendent
Artesia, New Mexico
"We got involved in reducing our greenhouse gas emissions several years ago when we joined the Environmental Protection Agency's Natural Gas STAR program. Since then, we have been installing special equipment and taking other steps to reduce methane and carbon dioxide emissions. It's a program that benefits more than the environment. We are also saving money by keeping more gas in the pipeline, and we are creating a safer place to work. They all go hand in hand. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is just the result of doing the right thing."
In the age of greenhouse gas awareness and climate change, we are
not waiting for regulatory mandates or new research. Perhaps more
important than the discussions taking place on the Capitol steps are the
steps we can take to address the matter.
Part of being a good neighbor is respecting the environment and being aware of what we can do to reduce our impact. Because we recognize climate change is an issue of widespread public concern, we have developed a comprehensive program for reducing emissions of greenhouse gases such as methane and carbon dioxide.
We believe reducing emissions is not only the right thing to do for the environment but also benefits our business. By reducing methane emissions, we keep more gas in the pipeline and available for sale. For example, in 2006, our reduction program accounted for eight billion cubic feet of natural gas. By keeping that volume of gas in the pipeline, we increased our revenue by nearly $50 million.