Celebrating Success: Steffes’ Top Stories of 2024
At Steffes, we’re proud to recognize the incredible milestones, achievements, and innovations that made our company thrive in 2024. From celebrating long-term team member anniversaries to inspiring the next generation of talent, our journey this year has been marked by growth, dedication, and success. Read on to see our Top 10 Stories of 2024! Steffes … Read More
Tested and Trusted: Steffes Flares Deliver Top Performance and Compliance
Steffes high-efficiency flares not only meet Quad Ob requirements—they exceed them. But don’t just take our word for it – ask the experts! Our friends at Spectrum Environmental Solutions LLC came to visit in 2015, and again in 2024, to conduct rigorous testing on our equipment. Each Steffes flare model has undergone Passive Fourier Transform … Read More
Flawless Finishes: Inside the Shelby Paint “Mansion”
Located in Shelby, North Carolina, our state-of-the-art paint line is more than just a production system; it’s a testament to our commitment to quality, efficiency, and sustainability. This paint line is equipped with the latest technological advances including paint robots, oscillating paint guns, and manual guns. The system seamlessly integrates automation, precision engineering, and advanced … Read More
Steffes Air Assist Flares: Ensuring Smokeless Combustion and Regulatory Compliance
Steffes Air Assist Flares are considered perimeter assist flares—but what does that mean, and why is it important? Perimeter assist air refers to the portion of assist air that is introduced at the perimeter of the flare tip or just above it. This includes air that is intentionally entrained in both the lower and upper … Read More
From Napkin Sketches to Precision Pieces: Celebrating Kent Kudrna’s 29 Years at Steffes
For nearly three decades, Kent Kudrna has been a hands-on, hardworking machinist at Steffes. In his time with the company, he’s shown his expertise through not only the tool and die work he’s done, but through his innovative approach to each day of work. His meticulous attention to detail has consistently ensured the production of … Read More
Setting the Standard: 13 Years of Compliance Excellence with Steffes Flares
Over the past 13 years, Steffes flares have consistently exceeded compliance requirements, even as regulations have evolved. This track record is a testament to our proactive approach to design and innovation. Our flares are engineered to achieve high combustion efficiency and are continuously improved to meet and exceed current standards, such as those outlined in … Read More
Steffes Dual Pilot: Ensuring Reliable Flare Performance and Regulatory Compliance
The Steffes Dual Pilot was engineered with operators in mind – to enhance site reliability and maximize up-time. Designed to deliver a stable, continuous pilot, this solution plays a vital role in meeting Quad Ob flare operating standards, which mandate an ongoing pilot or combustion flame to maintain regulatory compliance. With the Steffes Dual Pilot, … Read More
Steffes Pilot Heaters: Helping Operators Meet Quad Ob Requirements by Preventing Flare Pilot Freeze-Ups
If you are involved in the oil and gas industry, you have very likely heard about recent Quad Ob and Quad Oc regulation changes. In 2012, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced a series of New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) under 40 CFR, Part 60, Subpart OOOO (“Quad O”). These standards were designed to reduce … Read More
Steffes’ Commitment to Flare Performance and Compliance shown through PFTIR testing
In 2015, and again in 2024, Steffes partnered with Spectrum Environmental Solutions to voluntarily conduct a comprehensive flare testing program to demonstrate that the performance of our pressure-assisted flares was equal to or superior to other commercially available designs. This initiative wasn’t just about testing; it was about setting a new standard for quality and … Read More
Exceeding Standards: Steffes’ Air Assist Flares and Comprehensive Compliance Support
At Steffes, we have always taken pride in staying ahead of the curve when it comes to meeting and exceeding regulatory requirements for demonstrating combustion efficiency. Our commitment to compliance and innovation is unwavering, and as regulations continue to evolve, we remain steadfast in our proactive approach. But how exactly do we achieve this? We … Read More