From methane awareness to methane mitigation, GHGSat’s constellation growth is taking action beyond measurement. Last year, GHGSat launched three new satellites into space dedicated to monitoring greenhouse gas emissions. Our satellite constellation has now become a might force of twelve with one specifically designed to track CO2 emissions. Let’s look at how they impacted our monitoring capabilities.
|
Background:
Monitoring greenhouse gas emissions is a complex and important task. Identifying industrial emission sources, quantifying emissions, and verifying emission reductions all require accurate and reliable data, ideally from a third party. However, traditional methods of monitoring can be time-consuming, expensive, and limited in their coverage. This is where satellites come in. Satellites can cover large areas quickly, frequently, and cost-effectively, providing a wealth of data that can help reduce emissions.
|
Observations and facilities monitored:
This expansion isn’t just about numbers. Thanks to our satellite constellation, we were able to take 93% more observations and monitor 386% more facilities than before, reaching a staggering 3 million. This means that our customers now have an increased capacity to monitor their sites and a shorter revisit time to ensure more accurate data on leaks. With more accurate and timely emissions data from their sites, our customers can take faster ground action to reduce their emissions, helping to mitigate the impact of climate change.
Figure 1: Number of facilities monitored by GHGSat Satellites.
|
“Satellite monitoring of greenhouse gas emissions is critical to the fight against climate change. GHGSat is continually enhancing its ability to provide all stakeholders with the most reliable and up-to-date data and insights on emissions worldwide,” stated Stephane Germain, GHGSat CEO.
GHGSat isn’t just measuring emissions, we’re answering the call to action. By providing actionable data and collaborating with key players, we’re empowering a future where every industrial site is monitored, every day. “The new satellites mean we can dramatically ramp up the number of locations and emissions we can monitor worldwide, including increasing daily monitoring over key oil and gas production sites,” says Germain.
Satellites are revolutionizing the way we monitor greenhouse gas emissions. With more data, better coverage, and quicker turnaround times, we’re better positioned than ever to help operators reduce emissions and mitigate the impact of climate change. Over the next few years, we will continue to lead and scale our greenhouse gas monitoring constellation to help carbon-intensive industries to transition and reduce emissions.
