GHGSat is the world leader in cutting-edge methane emissions monitoring from space. We are proud to have pioneered commercial high-resolution satellites for industrial methane emissions monitoring with our proprietary remote-sensing technology.
Providing accurate and reliable methane emissions data from space and air is only part of what GHGSat can do. By using proprietary algorithms, GHGSat combines the information received by their satellite constellation and airborne sensors with data from other sources including public satellites and third-party databases. With comprehensive monitoring services and greenhouse gas intelligence solutions, clients can benchmark their performance, better their operations and achieve emission reduction targets.
GHGSat’s innovative technology provides actionable metrics and insights that are vital to environmental, operational and financial decision-making for greenhouse gas intensive businesses.
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What are Methane Concentrations
Methane concentration refers to the amount or level of methane gas present in the atmosphere or a specific environment. Methane concentration is typically measured in parts per billion (ppb) or parts per million (ppm), indicating the number of methane molecules per billion or million molecules of air, respectively [ref].
Monitoring methane concentrations is essential for understanding the abundance and distribution of methane in various locations. High methane concentrations can indicate the presence of industrial methane-emitting sources such as natural gas leaks, livestock operations, landfills, or agricultural activities. By measuring and tracking methane concentrations, scientists and researchers can assess the impact of these sources on greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.
Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, meaning it has a significant warming effect on the Earth’s atmosphere. Monitoring and reducing methane concentrations are crucial for mitigating climate change and developing effective strategies to manage methane emissions.
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Why businesses need to monitor methane emissions
Methane emissions are responsible for over 25% of the climate change the world is experiencing today. Due to its molecular structure, it traps more heat in the atmosphere per molecule than carbon dioxide, making it 80 x more harmful than carbon dioxide for 20 years after it is released [ref].
It is vital for businesses to take climate action and play their role in creating a better future. In order to do this, businesses need to start by measuring and monitoring emissions. By doing so, businesses are able to fully understand their impact and assess risks.
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How GHGSat helps businesses improve environmental performance
By monitoring for high concentrations of methane emitting from industrial assets with GHGSat technology, operators can benchmark methane intensity, mitigate emissions rapidly and identify potential leak risks.. This can then result in a meaningful emissions cut and offer opportunities to increase energy efficiency and ultimately cut back on energy costs.
Frequently monitoring industrial sites and measuring emissions also results in additional business benefits including, aligning your business toward current climate ambitions, meeting reporting requirements, and preparing for future regulations.
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GHGSat Products and Services
GHGSat’s overall mission is to provide actionable emissions data to industries, operators, governments and stakeholders interested in understanding, mitigating and reducing facility-level emissions of methane concentration in the atmosphere.
The products and services include:
DATA.SAT: Our constellation of high-resolution satellites identifies point sources of industrial methane emissions from space, down to the individual facility level. With our sensor technology, GHGSat provides frequent detection, measurements, accurate and reliable emissions data, and year-round monitoring for methane emissions.
DATA.AIR: Our proprietary sensor technology has been adapted to aircraft. GHGSat airborne monitoring technology accurately detects and measures methane emissions to individual sources. It is a cost-effective and safe alternative to frequent ground-based monitoring operations.
Global Survey: Leverage third-party and public satellite data near specific industrial sites. Be the first to know if facilities are emitting methane detectable by public satellites with GHGSat’s Global Survey service.
SPECTRA: Measuring and managing methane emissions requires a fully integrated view of your data. SPECTRA centralizes all of GHGSat’s products and services into a clean and intuitive interface to allow for easy emissions data management and communication.
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Contact GHGSat Today
Our emissions data products and monitoring services are designed to empower industries and governments to achieve their emission reduction goals.
Need assistance with improving your environmental performance for your business?
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