DCP Midstream (Denver, Colorado) announced February 3 it has joined The Environmental Partnership, a growing coalition of companies in the United States oil and natural gas industry committed to continuously improving the industry’s environmental performance by taking action in operations; building upon their knowledge; and fostering collaboration.

“DCP Midstream is committed to adopting industry leading best-practices and technologies focused on reducing our environmental footprint,” said Jerry Barnhill, group vice president and chief environmental, health, safety and operational risk officer. “Joining The Environmental Partnership aligns with our sustainability goals, ongoing and continuous methane reduction activities, and overall effort to improve our environmental performance. This partnership will increase our opportunity to collaborate with industry partners and grow our industry leadership in sustainability and operational excellence.”

Participants in The Environmental Partnership, an initiative of the American Petroleum Institute, believe that addressing environmental impacts is an important component of securing America’s long-term energy future. To that end, The Environmental Partnership’s initial focus is on solutions that are technically feasible, commercially proven, and will result in significant emissions reductions. The Environmental Partnership will provide a forum for participants to share information and analyze best practices and technological breakthroughs in order to help improve their understanding of emissions and how best to reduce them.

DCP Midstream LP is a Fortune 500 midstream master limited partnership with a diversified portfolio of gathering, processing, logistics, and marketing assets. DCP is one of the largest natural gas liquids producers and marketers and one of the largest natural gas processors in the U.S. The owner of DCP’s general partner is a joint venture between Enbridge and Phillips 66.