OOOOc Compliance Walkdowns

Oil and gas production site with storage vessels, process equipment, and monitoring infrastructure, highlighting Halker’s expertise in OOOOc compliance walkdowns, regulatory assessments, and emissions-reduction solutions for upstream facilities.

The client required a comprehensive assessment of over 80 production facilities to evaluate compliance with proposed EPA 40 CFR 60 Subpart OOOOc methane emissions standards. The project demanded rapid field data collection and engineering analysis to identify necessary equipment modifications, potential retrofit needs, and associated implementation costs.

Helium Plant Process Study

3D process model of a helium plant showing multicolored piping, pressure vessels, and equipment layouts, illustrating Halker’s expertise in process simulation, facility optimization, and engineering design for helium recovery and midstream gas processing.

A client required a detailed process engineering study to evaluate the technical and economic feasibility of developing a new helium recovery facility. The project involved determining the optimal method for extracting marketable helium from a complex produced gas stream containing acid gases and other contaminants.

Permian Basin CTB-Facility Design Program

3D model of a Central Tank Battery (CTB) facility layout featuring tanks, separators, pipe racks, and wellpad tie-ins, showcasing Halker’s expertise in Permian Basin facility design, production optimization, and standardized upstream engineering programs.

The client required a multi-facility program to design and construct a series of centralized tank batteries (CTBs) to serve multiple well pads while maintaining consistency, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Bakken Basin CTB Facility Design Program

3D model of a Bakken Basin central tank battery (CTB) facility layout featuring tanks, piping networks, and process equipment, showcasing Halker’s expertise in upstream facility engineering, multidisciplinary design, and programmatic development for high-efficiency oil and gas production sites.

The client required an Owner’s Engineer to support the design and implementation of new centralized tank battery (CTB) facilities in compliance with evolving federal regulations, including 40 CFR 60 Subparts OOOOa and OOOOb. The program involved simultaneous upgrades across more than 150 sites, demanding a coordinated, multi-discipline engineering approach that balanced regulatory compliance, constructability, and operational efficiency.

CTB-Facility Design Program

3D engineering model of an oil and gas processing facility with tanks, vertical process vessels, pump skids, and multicolored piping, illustrating Halker’s comprehensive upstream facility design, equipment layout optimization, and multidisciplinary engineering capabilities.

The client required detailed engineering and design for multiple centralized tank battery (CTB) and well pad facilities in New Mexico. Each site needed to balance standardization with customization—leveraging proven designs while adapting to site-specific production, layout, and regulatory requirements.

SWD Engineering and Design

3D engineering model of a Salt Water Disposal (SWD) facility showing aligned storage tanks, piping networks, and equipment skids, highlighting Halker’s expertise in SWD system design, facility optimization, and produced-water management engineering.

The client required a comprehensive engineering and design solution for a new saltwater disposal (SWD) facility that aligned with established program standards and specifications. The project needed to maintain consistency with the client’s existing design framework while integrating updated electrical, instrumentation, and control (EI&C) standards.

SWD Commissioning and Construction Support

Large above-ground SWD storage tanks labeled TANK 5110 and TANK 5120 with access stairways and safety railings, showcasing Halker’s expertise in Salt Water Disposal commissioning, construction support, and facility startup operations.

The client required comprehensive commissioning and startup support for a newly constructed saltwater disposal (SWD) facility. The project assumed mechanical completion by the construction contractor, but successful commissioning depended on coordinated system verification, safety assurance, and readiness documentation across multiple disciplines.

Permian Basin OOOOb Compliance Walk Downs

A Permian Basin oil and gas production site with interconnected piping, storage vessels, and equipment laid out across a gravel pad, illustrating Halker’s expertise in OOOOb regulatory compliance walkdowns, emissions assessment, and facility readiness verification.

The client required accurate and verifiable greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data for existing facilities across the Permian Basin. Many sites contained incomplete or outdated equipment records within their asset management system, making it essential to validate and update information for all Tier 1 equipment.

Helium Plant Engineering & Design

Aerial view of a remote helium processing plant with modular equipment skids, separators, compressors, and process piping arranged on a cleared desert site, highlighting Halker’s expertise in helium plant engineering, facility design, and specialty gas processing infrastructure.

The client required a full engineering and design solution for a new helium processing facility capable of handling complex gas treatment and extraction operations. The project demanded seamless coordination among multiple engineering disciplines and the successful integration of a third-party proprietary helium extraction system into the overall process.

Engineering Site Assessments

Engineering site assessment data table detailing gas, hydrocarbon liquid, and wellstream compositions, highlighting Halker’s expertise in production analysis, facility evaluation, and data-driven engineering recommendations for oil and gas operations.

The client required detailed engineering assessments for twenty well pad facilities in the Permian Basin to verify compliance with federal emissions regulations, specifically 40 CFR 60 Subpart OOOOb. The primary challenge was to ensure that all process equipment and vapor control systems were properly designed, configured, and operated to capture and control emissions effectively.