The Apogee Scientific. Advanced Leak Detection Technology

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1 An Introduction to The Advanced Leak Detection Technology

2 , Inc Innovative Technology Development Advanced Leak Detection Technologies Commercialized and Proven

3 Oil and Gas Detection Services Leak Detection Surveys from Gathering, Transmission, and Distribution Pipelines Leak Detection Surveys from Production and Storage Facilities Landfill Methane Leak Surveillance Coal-Seam Methane Surveys

4 Apogee Leak Detection System An innovative infrared-based method for detecting leaks from hydrocarbon liquids and gas pipelines, production and storage facilities, landfills, and coal-seam seeps.

5 LDS 3 rd Generation High Speed High Sensitivity Three Gas Detector for Mobile applications Methane Total Hydrocarbons Carbon Dioxide GPS with real time mapping system Integrated Geographic Information System (GIS) Advanced data review and report generating capabilities

6 Truck Mounted LDS

7 ATV Mounted LDS

8 Helicopter Mounted LDS

9 LDS Operating Software

10 Dry Gas Mostly methane, small amount of HC, No CO2 Dry Gas leak

11 Rich Gas Methane and HC, No CO2 Rich Gas leak

12 Non-Methane Hydrocarbon Gas HC, no methane or CO2 Propane or other HC leak

13 Vehicle Exhaust Methane, HC, and CO2 Exhaust Gas Not a leak

14 Landfill Gas Methane and CO2, No HC Landfill or Sewer Gas

15 LDS Database All LDS data is stored in a database file Data can be exported into Excel or other format

16 Real-Time Mapping System Pipeline and other map data can be placed on LDS map Gray lines are streets Red lines are pipelines Dark green dots are valves Light green dots are pressure regulators

17 LDS Data Archive All GPS data collected by the LDS can be saved Provides verification of what areas have and have not been surveyed

18 LDS Applications Gathering system pipeline monitoring from ground or airborne vehicle Process equipment monitoring from ground or airborne vehicle Transmission line monitoring from ground or airborne vehicle Liquids line monitoring Distribution system monitoring from truck or ATV Landfill liner integrity monitoring CO 2 sequestration projects

19 Distribution System Monitoring The LDS can be used to monitor the mains in a natural gas distribution system for leaks Survey commercial/industrial areas Detect large leaks on service lines and up to homes Paving and post-construction surveys Quickly locate leaks for emergency response Quickly survey lines after earthquakes, floods, etc. Efficiently monitor lines in high risk areas 3 10 times faster than competing technology (FID) Provides record of area surveyed

20 Distribution System Monitoring An LDS system has been used by Colorado Springs Utilities since 2003 Contact: Steve Romero Colorado Springs Utilities (719)

21 Airborne Monitoring The LDS has been successfully used from an airborne platform The system must be flown low and downwind of pipeline Large leaks are easily detected

22 Elevation (m) Airborne Monitoring Modeled Methane Plume Characteristics Leak will be detected if helicopter is flown under curve 5 m/s Wind Speed Stability B 68 F 0.5 PPM Detection Limit Standard Helicopter Flighing Elevation (50 ft) 5 MCF/day 10 MCF/day 20 MCF/day 50 MCF/day 100 MCF/day Downwind Distance (m)

23 Airborne Monitoring Leak in gathering system line Located in middle of wheat field Estimated size: 100 mcf/day First response at 50-ft elevation, 60 knots Second response at 25-ft elevation, 20 knots

24 Profit Enhancements Equitable Gas in West Virginia found an estimated $2,000,000 worth of leaks during a brief ground and airborne LDS demonstration Equitable has purchased two LDS units and continues to effectively use the technology for leak surveys Contact: Bob Cooper (304) rcooper@eqt.com

25 Airborne Monitoring LDS units have been used by Lewis Energy to find leaks in their gathering system Helicopter mounted Many leaks in both pipelines and process equipment have been found Contact: Bob Reuland (830) /13/04 Demo - Two Leaks Found Date leak was found by LDS: 01/13/04 Date leak was repaired: 01/20/04 Number of KNOWN days: 8 (192 hours) Line pressure: 430 psi Size of the leak: 1/16th Estimated MCF Loss: per leak Estimated cost for the period: $3870 $484/day How long would the leaks have been there if not for the LDS?

26 Airborne Monitoring 40 MCF/Day Pipeline leak Leak at L PPM peak detected 800 ft downwind, 30 ft elevation (L-96)

27 Ground Vehicle Gas Well Leak Survey

28 Ground Vehicle Gas Well Leak Survey

29 Relative Concentration Ground-Based Gathering System Survey Leak in gathering line detected ½ mile downwind Big leaks can be found from nearby roads Methane Total Hydrocarbons CO Time (seconds)

30 Coal Seam Methane Seep Investigation The Apogee LDS measures methane, total hydrocarbons, and carbon dioxide simultaneously at < 0.5 ppm and > 10 Hz. View from a COGCC-funded study to identify existing natural gas seeps using the LDS within the Raton Basin in southern Colorado.

31 Raton Basin Methane Seeps 4248 Miles surveyed in and around the Raton basin 67 Seeps found

32 Exploration

33 Multiple Passes Through Methane Anomaly

34 Best Applications Largest cost savings potential Greatest safety or compliance concerns Older systems

35 LDS Benefits Save time and money Improve safety Improve profits with quick, early detection Minimize greenhouse gas emissions Maintain corporate image and reputation Cost effectively meet your objectives

36 LDS Costs Purchase - $65,500 per system Services Depends on scope; roughly $250 per hour Rental - $500 per day plus shipping costs; 14-day minimum

37 Next Steps For more information please contact: Matthew McNeil Office: (303) x33 Scott McLaren Office: (303) x21