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Methane emissions

Methane emissions

Advancing methane management through integrated data

Oxy is bringing together emissions data from satellites, aerial surveys, ground sensors and operational systems to strengthen methane management. Its integrated platform helps teams identify and prioritise emissions events, coordinate responses and turn complex data into actionable insights.

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Connecting the data

Managing emissions requires more than detecting potential sources. It requires bringing together data from different monitoring technologies and operational systems so teams can understand what may be happening and act quickly to shorten the duration of unplanned emission events.

To do this, Oxy uses a cloud-based platform that integrates emissions data from satellites, aerial surveys, ground sensors and operational systems into a common, consistent view.

From detection to action

By consolidating this information, Oxy’s teams can prioritize emissions events, investigate potential causes and coordinate response. The streamlined workflows support leak detection and repair, emissions measurement and reconciliation, and regulatory and voluntary reporting.

The system, developed by SensorUp and programmed to meet Oxy’s needs, also provides dashboards that bring together emissions, methane intensity and asset information, helping teams move from individual detections to a broader understanding of operational performance.

Making emissions data work harder

Its sensor-agnostic design allows Oxy to incorporate additional monitoring technologies in the future.

This platform demonstrates how practical technology integration can turn complex emissions data into actionable information, supporting faster response, enhanced reporting and ongoing improvements in emissions management.

“Reducing emissions starts with understanding them. By bringing together data from multiple monitoring technologies and operational systems, our teams can identify issues faster, make better-informed decisions and focus resources where they can have the greatest impact. This work reflects Oxy’s commitment to applying practical innovation to improve operational performance while advancing our emissions-reduction objectives.”

Occidental is an American energy company focused on oil and gas exploration and production, chemical manufacturing, and carbon management solutions like Direct Air Capture.

Headquarters: Houston, Texas, United States

Founded: 1920

URL: oxy.com

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