GHGSat has revolutionized methane monitoring by using satellite technology to track methane emissions from facilities across the globe. Traditional methane monitoring methods rely on ground based sensors and estimates, while GHGSat satellite’s offer a more accurate and comprehensive view of methane emissions from space complemented by aerial surveys. By using satellite technology, we are able to monitor methane emissions from multiple industrial sites at once, providing a comprehensive view of emissions from facilities on a daily basis.
The technological advancement has led to more accurate emission data and more frequent monitoring, which can help identify and mitigate methane emissions and leaks more quickly, allowing organizations to take steps to reduce their environmental impact.
GHGSat’s innovative use of proprietary sensors on satellites is helping address one of the key drivers of climate change, industrial greenhouse gas emissions, by empowering organizations with emissions data they can use to improve their environmental efforts, while saving on operational costs.
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Methane in the atmosphere
Methane emissions are increasing as a direct result of human activity and have become a significant climate problem. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas and due to its structure, traps more heat in the atmosphere per molecule than carbon dioxide. This makes methane 80 times more powerful than carbon dioxide for 20 years after it is released, contributing to global warming. [ref]
Human activities such as agriculture, fossil fuel production, coal mining and waste management all contribute to the emission of methane in the Earth’s atmosphere. These emissions have been steadily increasing over time, contributing to global warming and climate change. Methane emissions from the abovementioned sources are particularly of concern as they have an effect on the climate in the short-term, with a lifespan of around 12 years in the atmosphere [ref]. This means that reducing methane emissions can have a rapid impact on the mitigation of global warming and reducing the rate of climate change.
Monitoring methane emissions is an important step in a reduction strategy. This is because accurate monitoring provides data on the location, timing and intensity of emissions from a specific source, and this data can be used by businesses to identify areas where emissions are high in order to prioritize mitigation efforts.
Empowered by data, organizations are able to identify potential leaks or predict emission risk patterns, helping them put together targeted strategies for reduction. Furthermore, frequent tracking and monitoring of methane emissions can provide ongoing data on the effectiveness of mitigation efforts, allowing for real-time adjustments and improvements to reach reduction targets.
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Methane Monitoring with Satellites
Until recently, methane monitoring services for industry have been predominantly ground based – but satellites are transforming monitoring capabilities. Methane monitoring from satellites has several advantages over more traditional ground-based monitoring methods.
Below, we take a look at why methane monitoring from satellites will empower organizations in their overall mitigation efforts:
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Coverage: Satellites cover a much larger area than ground-based sensors, making it easier to monitor methane emissions from multiple sites simultaneously. Also, with satellites, the same sensor can be used to measure facilities worldwide, providing consistent data.
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Frequency: Satellites monitor methane emissions frequently, providing regular monitoring updates from various industrial sites and sources. This helps ensure that changes in emissions are detected in a timely manner and enables quick responses to reduce emissions.
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Accuracy: Satellites equipped with high-resolution sensors can detect even small amounts of methane emissions, allowing for a more accurate assessment of emissions. Additionally, the remote-sensing provided by satellite technology from GHGSat allows for the precise mapping of emissions sources, which can help identify areas for targeted mitigation efforts.
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Cost-effectiveness: Satellite-based methane monitoring can be more cost-effective than traditional ground-based monitoring methods, which can require significant resources and personnel to operate and maintain. By using satellite data, companies can access reliable methane emissions data without the need for extensive equipment or personnel.
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GHGSat Revolutionizing Methane Monitoring with Satellites
GHGSat Satellites to Track Methane Emissions
GHGSat’s DATA.SAT is a satellite-based methane monitoring service that provides customers with high-resolution data on methane emissions – down to individual sources. The service uses high-resolution satellite sensors to detect methane emissions and provides accurate and frequent data on the location, timing, and intensity of emissions.
Our DATA.SAT customers receive detailed reports on methane emissions from their facilities or operations, allowing for near real-time tracking and monitoring of emissions. This accurate data can be used by our customers to identify leaks, prioritize mitigation efforts, and track the effectiveness of mitigation strategies over time.
Our satellite monitoring service is designed to be flexible and customizable, allowing customers to choose the specific areas and facilities they wish to monitor. GHGSat’s DATA.SAT is a powerful tool for monitoring methane emissions and developing effective mitigation strategies.
But it doesn’t end there. GHGSat’s proprietary satellite technology has been adapted to aircraft through DATA.AIR. Our airborne monitoring technology, accurately detects and measures methane emissions to individual sources and is a cost-effective and safe alternative to frequent ground-based monitoring operations.
Measuring and managing your methane emissions also requires a fully integrated view of your data and SPECTRA centralizes all of your GHGSat’s products and services into a clean and intuitive interface to allow for easy emissions management.
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GHGSat Methane Map
GHGSat’s methane map is a visualization of methane concentrations across the world, generated from data captured by third-party satellites such as TROPOMI and our high-resolution satellite technology. By utilizing the data collected over time, the methane map produced by GHGSat offers a depiction of the methane concentration in different regions, globally.
Our free methane map, which can be found on SPECTRA, is a significant tool in recognizing and monitoring methane in the atmosphere, as it offers a more detailed and accurate representation of methane concentrations than any other visualization tool online. This map helps stakeholders see and engage with the reality of methane and climate change.
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Partnering with GHGSat
GHGSat offers cutting-edge satellite-based technology that provides accurate and frequent data for industrial monitoring. Our high resolution commercial satellites are equipped with advanced sensors that can detect small and large methane emission events, allowing for a more accurate assessment of emissions from different sources.
By working with GHGSat, you’ll have access to an accurate methane monitoring service that provides valuable data to inform and guide the development of effective mitigation strategies.
GHGSat’s services can help you identify leaks or malfunctions in equipment contributing to emissions, prioritize mitigation efforts, and track the effectiveness of mitigation strategies over time.
If you’re interested in learning more about how GHGSat can help you monitor your methane emissions, get in touch today.
