Keeping methane in the pipe
Chevron’s approach to methane remains focused on keeping methane where it belongs – in the pipe. This starts with designing and operating facilities to prevent methane emissions and includes deploying technologies to validate performance, inform repairs, and improve inventories.
Piloting drone-based methane detection
In 2025, Chevron conducted a methane detection pilot at a deepwater platform in the Gulf of America using drones equipped with Bridger Photonics’ Gas Mapping LiDAR and Flux Curtain System.
The drones’ navigation systems and optimized flight logistics helped achieve more localized data collection and validate platform-wide emissions. The results of this pilot pave the way for scalable unmanned aerial system–based methane measurement for use in Chevron’s offshore portfolio and supporting its advanced methane detection goals.
Expanding methane detection across assets
Chevron is also leveraging satellite and aircraft detection programs to identify and reduce methane emissions. Since 2016, the company has trialed 25 advanced detection technologies across upstream assets, with the resulting findings utilized to improve inventories and inform repairs.
Sharing best practices across the industry
Chevron continues to promote and share best practices through trade groups and other industry coalition organizations.
