Accelerating Regulatory Compliance: How Utah Gas Met Its LDAR Deadline in Record Time

A Growing Problem on a Ticking Clock

With just four weeks left, Utah Gas Corp was racing to meet a critical regulatory deadline. Hundreds of well pads still needed Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) inspections, but third-party contractors were too slow and expensive to deliver on time. Missing the deadline wasn’t an option—it meant steep fines, operational setbacks, and increased regulatory pressure. Utah Gas needed a faster, more efficient solution to take control of the process and avoid costly consequences.

Working Smarter, Not Harder

To meet the fast-approaching compliance deadline, Utah Gas took matters into its own hands—deploying Xplorobot’s handheld Laser Gas Imager, which is fully approved by the EPA, Colorado, and Utah. Built for field crews, this smartphone-based technology enabled Utah Gas to train its team in just three hours and begin inspections immediately.

In just three weeks, Utah Gas scanned hundreds of well pads, completed repairs, and achieved full compliance—all without third-party crews or costly delays. The result? Faster inspections, real-time repairs, and a more efficient LDAR program.

• Training & Deployment: Utah Gas personnel were trained in just three hours using EPA-approved training protocols.
• Rapid Execution: In-house teams scanned hundreds of well pads in under three weeks—no outside contractors needed.
• Real-Time Mitigation: Over 70% of leaks were repaired on the spot, reducing the time and cost of post-inspection repairs.

Compliance Delivered—with Efficiency to Match

Regulatory Compliance: Inspections were completed on time, avoiding penalties and meeting all state and federal requirements.

Cost Savings:  By replacing third-party contractors with in-house teams, Utah Gas cut LDAR program costs—without compromising accuracy.

Operational Efficiency: Leaks were detected, repaired, and verified in a single trip, significantly reducing post-LDAR mitigation expenses.

Key Takeaways for Operators and Compliance Teams

This case study proves that operators can take control of LDAR compliance without relying on costly external contractors. With the right technology, in-house teams can take control of their emissions—quickly, affordably, and at scale:

• Train fast, act faster: Field teams can be trained in just three hours, eliminating costly delays.
• Fix leaks in real time: Use emissions data on the spot to reduce regulatory and environmental risk.
• Scale with confidence: AI-powered, phone-based sensors streamline inspections and reporting across operations.

Xplorobot’s technology is fully approved by the EPA, the State of Utah, and the State of Colorado for OOOOa/b/c and Subpart W inspections—making it the most cost-effective, easy-to-deploy solution for LDAR compliance.

Need to meet a deadline or streamline your LDAR program? With just three hours of training, your team can take control of emissions—immediately. Contact Xplorobot today to get started!

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