More Energy, Fewer Emissions: How Is the Barnett Doing It?
In this episode of Energy Talks Podcast – U.S. Edition, Caleb Francis, who leads TotalEnergies’ operations in the Barnett Shale, takes us inside one of the most influential natural gas regions in the United States.
From the technologies that helped shape modern shale development to the innovations being deployed today, Caleb explores how the Barnett team in North Texas is finding new ways to produce natural gas more efficiently while reducing emissions. He also shares why this work hits close to home for a team that lives and works in the communities where it operates.
Watch the episode below to see how innovation in the field is helping the Barnett deliver more energy with fewer emissions.
Episode 2 – Natural Gas in the Barnett: More Energy, Less Emissions
Using Technology to Reduce Methane Emissions
Reducing emissions starts with rethinking how natural gas is produced. Across its active Barnett sites, TotalEnergies has replaced natural gas-powered pneumatic devices with systems powered by air or electricity. This helps keep more natural gas in the pipeline, where it can be delivered to customers, instead of being released into the atmosphere.
The team is also putting innovation to work through air-fuel controllers on natural gas compressors, electric drilling, leak detection systems and advanced monitoring tools, all designed to make operations more efficient and reduce emissions.
The result: methane emissions in the Barnett have fallen by more than 70% since 2020. It's an example of how technology, combined with the expertise of teams in the field, can help improve the way energy is produced.
Take a Closer Look at the Barnett
What does a natural gas production site actually look like, and where does this technology come into play?
Explore the interactive Barnett site below to discover its key components and see how technologies across the operation are helping reduce emissions and improve performance.