The Challenge: Accurate Measurement for Effective Mitigation
Oil and gas operators are challenged with effectively and efficiently quantifying methane emissions. Traditional methods provide estimates, however, do not provide data that would lead to effective mitigation and reduction efforts. As Stephane Germain, CEO of GHGSat, highlights, “Operators should be motivated to understand what their real emissions are… instead of just estimated emissions, which have notorious uncertainties and inaccuracies.” GHGSat recognizes the importance of collaboration, as highlighted in a recent Financial Times article where Germain emphasizes, “We fundamentally believe we will get more impact, greater mitigation of methane, by working as a partner with industrial operators and with governments than by publicly naming and shaming.”
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Collaboration is Key: Mitigating Emissions Together
Our collaboration with the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI) and Carbon Limits proves that satellites possess the remarkable capability to pinpoint major methane emitters within the oil and gas sector. OGCI, a consortium of major oil and gas companies, provided industry knowledge and facilitated engagement with local operators. Carbon Limits, a technical consultancy, brought expertise in understanding and mitigating methane emissions in developing countries. The OGCI white paper is a testament to the power of collaboration – pinpointing major methane sources in Algeria, Egypt, and Kazakhstan. GHGSat performed over 530 high-resolution observations during one year over a total of 18 pre-selected sites (six per country), using its own satellites and public satellite data.
Here’s a glimpse into the campaign’s compelling results:
- GHGSat’s satellite technology successfully identified methane plume emitting 75 kg CH4/h to a substantial plume reaching 4,500 kg CH4/h.
- The campaign identified 15 persistent methane sources that were confirmed on the ground, highlighting the ability of satellites to find previously unknown sources
- Mitigated 3 methane plumes, with a combined average emissions rate of 3,200kg/hr.
- The project fostered collaboration between stakeholders, leading to concrete efforts to address these newly identified emissions
But there’s more to the story. The whitepaper gives you five key learnings from the campaign that can revolutionize how the oil and gas industry tackles methane emissions. It also showcases real-world case studies from Algeria, Egypt and Kazakhstan, and actionable recommendations for integrating satellite data with on-site monitoring and mitigation strategies.
Download the full OGCI white paper to delve deeper into the project’s findings and recommendations.
Together, we can achieve a more sustainable future for the oil and gas industry. GHGSat can help your business achieve significant methane emission reductions. Contact us today to learn more about our satellite-based methane detection solutions.
