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This resource provides a simple overview of various methane monitoring technologies, including a table that outlines the technology options, benefits, and disadvantages for each. It
Carbon Mapper is a nonprofit focused on filling data gaps and improving global monitoring of methane and CO2 to enable science-based decision-making. Carbon Mapper uses
This Recommended Practice provides the user with a framework for implementing combinations of measurement, detection, and quantification technologies at onshore and offshore assets to facilitate
Methane detection and quantification technology filtering tool. Developed by the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP), OGCI, and Ipieca, this online technology filtering
This report provides an overview of various technologies used to detect methane leaks from pipelines. It contrasts legacy methods with more advanced solutions. The study
This document presents the results of OGCI’s 2022-2023 Satellite Monitoring Campaign in Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Egypt. Building on the success of the 2021-2022 campaign in
This white paper summarizes finds from OGCI Satellite Monitoring Campaign in 2021in Iraq. The campaign aimed to demonstrate the effectiveness of satellite technology in detecting
This discussion explores how methane-sensing satellites enable detection of super-emitter events globally, analyzing their role in MRV and methane pricing frameworks. It examines regulatory responses
This report examines small-scale technologies designed to utilize associated gas, which is often flared or vented during oil production. It evaluates various solutions, including gas-to-power,
The Methane Transparency platform by RMI is an interactive educational tool explaining the landscape of methane detection technologies. It demonstrates how various methane detection methods—such
Environmental advocate Millie Chu Baird details the heat-trapping side effects of a planet full of methane — and explains why understanding where it comes from
The EPA’s webpage provides resources from the OGI Stakeholder Workshop, including presentations on OGI technology, its applications, regulatory considerations, and performance evaluation. Examples of resources
The paper illustrates the impact of emission size distribution on the equivalency condition between the OGI and site-wide survey technologies. This work compares results with
This resource evaluates the performance of five aircraft-based methane-sensing platforms—Carbon Mapper, GHGSat-AV, Insight M, MethaneAIR, and Scientific Aviation—through over 700 single-blind measurements of methane emissions
This study evaluated nine methane-sensing satellites through a single-blind test involving 82 controlled methane releases. Detection accuracy was comparable to aircraft-based systems, with quantification error
The article evaluates the performance of various methane detection methods through a controlled, single-blind study. It aims to provide insights into the effectiveness and reliability
This study evaluated multiple commercially available continuous monitoring (CM) point sensor network (PSN) solutions under single-blind controlled release testing conducted at operational upstream and midstream
This study evaluated eleven continuous emission monitoring (CM) solutions for detecting methane emissions in controlled conditions. The results showed that while some solutions demonstrated good
This study assessed the quantification performance of the FLIR QL320 Quantitative Optical Gas Imaging (QOGI) system for detecting methane leaks. Conducted in a controlled outdoor
A study aimed to characterize the detection efficacy of Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) in finding leaks at natural gas facilities. The study revealed that surveyor
This study assessed eight commercial monitoring solutions, revealing varying performance in detection and quantification, with some systems underestimating emissions by 74%. While true positive rates
Study evaluating the performance of nine continuous monitoring (CM) solutions for methane emissions through controlled testing. Over 11 weeks, tests involved controlled releases of methane
Alternative Fugitive Emissions Methane Detection technology evaluation matrix report. A report prepared by Highwood Emissions Management for the Alberta Energy Regulator outlines alternative LDAR programs
Methane Emissions Technology Evaluation Center(METEC). METEC is a cutting-edge controlled-release testing facility designed to evaluate methane detection and measurement systems under realistic field conditions. METEC
This resource provides a simple overview of various methane monitoring technologies, including a table that outlines the technology options, benefits, and disadvantages for each. It
Open-source tool for modeling and comparing different LDAR programs. LDAR-Sim is a computer model that simulates an asset base of oil and gas facilities, the
The Fugitive Emissions Abatement Simulation Toolkit or FEAST is a model to evaluate the effectiveness of methane leak detection and repair (LDAR) programs at oil
EPA portal to submit requests for alternative test methods (ATM). ATM request has three primary pieces: 1) a document describing how your technology works, from
Page with alternative technologies approved for use to meet Regulation 7 requirements. Submitted Alternative AIMM (Approved Instrument Monitoring Method) applications and approval letters are available
List of the alternative technology plans which have been approved for use on oil and gas sites in Alberta by the Alberta Energy Regulator. Aerial,
This report assesses the carbon footprint of subsea LDAR (Leak Detection and Repair) activities using a life-cycle approach, based on input from operators and service
This report provides a comprehensive review of technologies for detecting and quantifying methane emissions in subsea environments. It evaluates various methods, including acoustic sensors, optical
This report, commissioned by CATF (https://www.regulations.gov/comment/EPA-HQ-OAR-2021-0317-0845) is to be used as an annex to the 2016 report, ‘Zero emission technologies for pneumatic controllers in the
This case study was presented by Gerard Bottino at Baker Hughes and Peter Evans at BP during the Methane Guiding Principles 2023 Masterclass. BP and
This management summary outlines the objectives and findings of the MEEM project, which aimed to develop a consistent and accurate method for estimating methane emissions
Stanford University’s Sahar El Labadi presents a multi-year synthesis of aircraft and satellite methane sensing evaluations, covering detection techniques, blind testing protocols, and platform-specific performance.
In this report explores how environmental conditions — such as cloud cover and terrain roughness — can impact the availability of satellite data in different
This resource identifies adoptable technology for measuring and monitoring emissions from power generation, flaring, and venting. The technologies included range from in-situ sensors and handheld
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