At a Glance

The Challenge

Inconsistent methane recovery practices, limited emissions data, and gaps in compliance documentation complicated calculations and increased risk during isolation events.

The Solution

Paxon provided engineering support, field oversight, and standardized recovery methods with real-time compliance data and EPA-aligned reporting.

The Result

A repeatable methane-management approach that improved accuracy, reduced emissions, strengthened asset documentation, and achieved audit readiness.

The Challenge

Operating more than 30,000 miles of regulated natural gas pipeline, this major southeastern U.S. utility needed a structured approach for methane reduction during maintenance and isolation work.

The utility faced inconsistent recovery practices across its network — methane calculations varied by crew and region, emissions data was incomplete, and compliance documentation had significant gaps.

These challenges complicated EPA reporting, slowed audit response, and increased operational risk during isolation events where crews were exposed to vented gas.

Key Pain Points

Inconsistent Recovery Practices

Methane recovery methods varied across crews and regions, leading to unpredictable capture rates and excess venting during maintenance and isolation work.

Limited Emissions Data

Incomplete and fragmented emissions data complicated methane calculations, making it difficult to establish baselines or measure improvement over time.

Compliance Documentation Gaps

Missing and inconsistent documentation slowed EPA reporting, increased audit risk, and left the utility exposed to regulatory scrutiny.

Elevated Isolation Risk

Without standardized depressurization planning, isolation events carried unnecessary crew exposure risk and resulted in avoidable methane releases.

The Paxon Solution

Paxon delivered a multi-year program combining engineering expertise, field oversight, and structured data practices to transform the utility’s methane management capabilities.

Engineering Support & Field Oversight

Hands-on engineering support embedded with field crews to establish best practices and ensure consistent execution across the network.

Standardized Recovery Methods

Introduced repeatable, standardized methane recovery procedures that replaced inconsistent practices with proven, measurable approaches.

Real-Time Compliance Data

Deployed real-time data capture during maintenance and isolation events, giving operations and compliance teams immediate visibility into recovery performance.

EPA-Aligned Reporting

Consolidated recovery data into structured, audit-ready reports aligned with EPA requirements — replacing fragmented documentation.

Results & Impact

Paxon’s multi-year engagement delivered measurable improvements across safety, emissions, compliance, and operational repeatability.

Safer Isolation Practices

Standardized depressurization planning minimized vented gas and reduced crew exposure during isolation events — directly improving field safety.

Reduced Methane Emissions

Better recovery methods and real-time monitoring significantly reduced avoidable methane releases during maintenance and isolation work across the network.

Audit-Ready Compliance

EPA-aligned reporting consolidated fragmented recovery data into structured documentation, strengthening the utility’s regulatory posture and audit readiness.

Repeatable Methane Management

The utility gained a standardized, repeatable approach to methane management — improving data accuracy, operational consistency, and asset documentation quality.

Part of the Savitar Suite

Paxon Energy & Infrastructure is a Savitar Suite company delivering specialized engineering, field operations, and compliance support for energy and utility infrastructure.

Combined with Savitar’s operational intelligence platform, Paxon engagements benefit from structured workflows, evidence capture, and audit-ready reporting — turning field expertise into defensible, repeatable programs.

This case study demonstrates how Paxon’s domain expertise in gas operations and integrity management, supported by Savitar’s plan-execute-verify methodology, delivers measurable outcomes for critical infrastructure operators.

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