Jonathan Beam
Jay has worked in oil and gas for over 20 years in various capacities from upstream to downstream, from engineering to HSE. He currently holds a master's degree in mechanical engineering and is experienced in operations, engineering and health, safety and environmental management. His primary vocation is aiding risk profile management through the implementation of effective HSE programs based on intense operations understandings, which foster positive safety culture.
Rough Seas: A 5-year Review of Regulatory Developments
In this course, you will learn:
• About the key legislation and emerging policies affecting the natural gas industry
o New Source Performance Standard 40 CFR 60 Subpart OOOOb/c
o Inflation Reduction Act
o Greenhouse Gas Program updates
o Pipeline Safety Management Systems rule
o Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
• Effective strategies relating to material compliance with these complex and burdensome regulations.
Who is this course for? The curriculum is designed for those who must stay informed about the
evolving regulatory landscape affecting natural gas distribution and transmission, including
professionals in environment and sustainability, engineering, legal, public affairs and communications.
The Art of Reducing Emissions. How Much is Enough?
In this course, you will learn:
• About the activities associated with natural gas purging operations.
• How new technologies are reducing purge-related emissions.
• Why engaging with stakeholders and talking about emissions reductions initiatives is so important.
• Why collaboration and transparency are vital to driving meaningful change within
organizations and contribute to a more sustainable energy future.
Who is this course for? This course is primarily designed for operations, construction, gas control
and engineering professionals.
Fundamentals of Purging for Safety and Occupational Health Professionals
In this course, you will learn:
• About the dangers inherent in the purge process.
• How inadequate purging can lead to dangerous situations, including the accumulation of
explosive mixtures.
• How adhering to established protocols during purging operations helps mitigate risk.
• Why monitoring and testing are vital during the purging process, and how to perform those activities.
• The role of training in avoiding purge-related incidents and accidents.
Who is this course for? This course is primarily designed for safety and occupational professionals
but may also be a good fit for engineering, legal, public affairs and ommunications personnel.
Fundamentals of Purging for Safety and Occupational Health Professionals
In this course, you will learn:
• About the dangers inherent in the purge process.
• How inadequate purging can lead to dangerous situations, including the accumulation of
explosive mixtures.
• How adhering to established protocols during purging operations helps mitigate risk.
• Why monitoring and testing are vital during the purging process, and how to perform those activities.
• The role of training in avoiding purge-related incidents and accidents.
Who is this course for? This course is primarily designed for safety and occupational professionals
but may also be a good fit for engineering, legal, public affairs and ommunications personnel.
Fundamentals of Purging for Environmental Professionals
In this course, you will learn:
• Why it’s important to continuously review and improve purging practices.
• How regulatory developments, including new taxes, have changed the way the industry and
the public view this historical process.
• How to calculate emissions from pipeline purge projects.
• AGA best practices for controlling and mitigating emissions from methane, volatile organic
compounds (VOCs) and other pollutants.
• How new methane mitigation technologies are affecting the industry.
Who is this course for? The course is primarily designed for environmental, sustainability,
engineering, public affairs, communication and legal professionals.
Fundamentals of Purging for Engineers and Operations Professionals
In this course, you will learn:
• What purging is and why it’s done.
• The value of pre-purge assessments for risk mitigation.
• How to purge effectively, emphasizing adherence to safety regulations and industry standards.
• How to calculate the required volume of gas for effective purging.
• How to determine the optimal purge rate.
• The importance of monitoring pressure and gas concentrations during the process and before
introducing natural gas into the system.
• Why documentation is necessary and how best to do it.
By following the guidelines set forth in the 2018 AGA Purge Manual, natural gas industry professionals
can enhance the safety and reliability of gas operations while minimizing the environmental impact and
mitigate safety risks.
Who is this course for? This course is primarily designed for engineers and operations professionals.