OAR 340-215-0115
Requirements for Natural Gas Suppliers and In-State Producers
(1)
Report the information required including the volume (Mscf), energy (MMBtu), type of natural gas and associated emissions for all gas imported, sold, or distributed for use in the state for the previous year, and:(a)
If the regulated entity has developed reporter-specific emission factors or high heating values, then report the following:(A)
Information used to develop the reporter-specific emission factor(s) and/or higher heating value(s);(B)
The developed emission factor(s); and(C)
The developed higher heating value(s);(b)
For the purposes of this section large natural gas end users are end users receiving greater than or equal to 460,000 Mscf of natural gas during the year; and(c)
Report biomethane as specified under OAR 340-215-0044 (Emissions Data Reports)(5);(2)
For local distribution companies, calculate and report greenhouse gas emissions using quantification methodologies and report data and information described in 40 C.F.R part 98 subpart NN for suppliers of natural gas and natural gas liquids, as applicable, unless otherwise specified in this rule including the following:(a)
In addition to submitting all information needed to meet the requirements of 40 C.F.R. 98.406(b)(1) through (b)(7), report the annual MMBtu of natural gas associated with the volumes reported;(b)
Report the amount of natural gas delivered to each large natural gas end user separately in the state including customer information required in 40 C.F.R. 98.406(b)(12), and source identification number if available; and(c)
Report identifying information for each natural gas marketer contracting use of the distribution system during the year including company name, and address;(3)
For interstate pipeline owners and operators, report the total amount of natural gas delivered to end users in the state for use in the state, excluding gas delivered to an Oregon local distribution company, and:(a)
Report the annual amount of natural gas delivered to each large natural gas end user separately in the state including customer information required in 40 C.F.R. 98.406(b)(12), and source identification number(s) if available. In instances where multiple end users are downstream of a delivery point that registers at least 460,000 Mscf annually report the total gas delivered and identifying information for each user downstream of the delivery point; and(b)
Report identifying information for each natural gas marketer contracting use of the distribution system during the year including company name, and address;(4)
For importers of natural gas, compressed natural gas, or liquefied natural gas into the state by any means other than a pipeline distribution system or interstate pipeline, including but not limited to imports by rail or truck, report the total amount of natural gas, compressed natural gas, and liquefied natural gas imported into the state for use in the state. Such regulated entities must report the total amount of natural gas, compressed natural gas, or liquefied natural delivered to each large natural gas end user in the state including customer information required in 40 C.F.R. 98.406(b)(12), and source identification number if available;(5)
For regulated entities that own or operate facilities that make liquefied natural gas or compressed natural gas products report the total annual amount of natural gas delivered or sold for use in the state, excluding volumes delivered to an Oregon local distribution company, report the annual amount of natural gas delivered to each large natural gas end user in the state including customer information required in 40 C.F.R. 98.406(b)(12), and source identification number if available; and(6)
For all natural gas suppliers, calculate and report the CO2, CO2 from any reported biomass-derived fuel, CH4, N2O, and CO2e emissions in metric tons that would result from the complete combustion or oxidation of the annual quantity of natural gas imported, sold, or distributed for use in this state. Calculate and report greenhouse gas emissions for the previous year utilizing emission quantification methodology prescribed in 40 C.F.R. part 98 and as follows:(a)
Calculate greenhouse gas emissions separately for natural gas, compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas;(b)
Calculate and report CO2 emissions as follows:(A)
Local distribution companies must utilize quantification methodologies and report all data elements as required by 40 C.F.R. 98 subpart NN - Suppliers of Natural Gas and Natural Gas liquids for the total volume of gas supplied in the state; and(B)
All other natural gas suppliers including interstate pipeline owners or operators, importers of natural gas, and owners or operators of facilities that make natural gas products must calculate and report using calculation methodology 1 as specified in 40 C.F.R. 98.403(a)(1);(c)
Calculate and report CH4 and N2O emissions from natural gas imported, sold, or distributed for use in this state using equation C-8 and table C-2 as required in 40 C.F.R. 98.33(c)(1) for all fuels subject to reporting;(d)
CO2 emissions from biomass-derived fuel are based on the fuel the natural gas supplier contractually purchased on behalf of and delivered to end users. Emissions from biomethane are calculated using the methods for natural gas required by this section, including the use of the emission factor for natural gas in 40 C.F.R. 98.408, table NN-1. Natural gas suppliers who report emissions from biomethane must provide supporting documentation as required under OAR 340-215-0044 (Emissions Data Reports)(5); and(e)
Not report data or emissions for products for which a final destination outside Oregon can be demonstrated.
Source:
Rule 340-215-0115 — Requirements for Natural Gas Suppliers and In-State Producers, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=340-215-0115.