New source air permitting of oil and gas processing equipment ranges from fairly simple procedures under the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) standard exemption list and the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) registration regulations to an extremely complicated procedure requiring a federal Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and/or non-attainment review. The following topics relating to obtaining air pollution construction permits for processing equipment will be addressed in this paper:

  • Type of permit/exemption/registration necessary for construction

  • Specific permit/exemption/registration requirements

  • New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) Subparts KICK, LLL, GG, K, Ka, and Kb

Concepts outlined in this paper pertain to air pollution New Source Review (NSR). Owners and operators of oil and gas processing and production facilities that propose new or modified facilities should be aware of the regulations and interpretations contained in this paper.

The primary effects of the 1990 Clean Air Act amendments on NSR requirements are identified.

Keywords:
pollutant, tnrcc, non-attainment area, major source, application, installation, manufacturer, new source air pollution permit, modification, turbine
Subjects:
Processing Systems and Design, Environment, Gas processing, Air emissions
Copyright 1994, Society of Petroleum Engineers
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