An OGCI explainer covering how methane emissions are measured in oil and gas operations, including emissions factor-based inventories, site-level measurement approaches, and the role of emerging technologies such as drones, aircraft, satellites, and continuous monitoring systems.
Methane Measurement Explainer
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Region
Global
Published
2026
Resource Type
Explainer
Category
Methane abatement strategies
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Sub-Category
Measurement informed strategies
Segment
Upstream, Midstream, Downstream
Equipment
N/A
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