Table W-5A to Subpart W of Part 98—Default Methane Leaker Emission Factors for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Storage

- Table W-5A to Subpart W of Part 98—Default Methane Leaker Emission Factors for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Storage

Link to an amendment published at 89 FR 42326, May 14, 2024.

LNG storage	Emission factor (scf/hour/component)		If you survey using any of the methods in § 98.234(a)(1) through (6)	If you survey using Method 21 as specified in § 98.234(a)(7)	Leaker Emission Factors—LNG Storage Components, LNG Service			Valve	1.19	0.23	Pump Seal	4.00	0.73	Connector	0.34	0.11	Other 1	1.77	0.99	Leaker Emission Factors—LNG Storage Components, Gas Service			Valve 2	14.84	9.51	Connector	5.59	3.58	Open-Ended Line	17.27	11.07	Pressure Relief Valve	39.66	25.42	Meter and Instrument	19.33	12.39	Other 3	4.1	2.63

1 “Other” equipment type for components in LNG service should be applied for any equipment type other than connectors, pumps, or valves.

2 Valves include control valves, block valves and regulator valves.

3 “Other” equipment type for components in gas service should be applied for any equipment type other than valves, connectors, flanges, open-ended lines, pressure relief valves, and meters and instruments, as specified in § 98.232(g)(6) and (7).

[81 FR 86518, Nov. 30, 2016]