A New Global Map Uses a Fleet of Satellites to Catch Methane Leaks From the Energy Sector

A new global map uses a fleet of satellites to catch methane leaks from the energy sector

When it comes to global warming and greenhouse gases, methane is one of the bad guys. It's the second most important contributor to climate change after carbon dioxide. However, quantifying the exact amount being released has been a matter of guesswork. But now the first-ever global map of methane leaks from industrial sites is giving us detailed information on where this greenhouse gas is escaping, how much is escaping, and how often it occurs.

Private satellites pinpoint methane emissions from oil, gas and coal facilities worldwide

Using high-resolution observations from the GHGSat satellite constellation, researchers have produced the first global, facility-level estimate of methane emissions from the energy sector.

GHG Satellites Focus on 21% Methane Emissions from O&G, Ignore 79% - Marcellus Drilling News

Private satellites are “revolutionizing” the tracking of methane, a supposed greenhouse gas, by pinpointing emissions from specific oil, gas, and coal facilities globally. Using high-resolution data from the GHGSat constellation of 15 methane satellites, researchers have identified over 3,000 individual sites releasing approximately 9 million tons of methane annually. This new method “bridges the gap”...

Private Satellites Pinpoint Methane Emissions from Oil, Gas, and Coal Facilities Worldwide

Private satellites tracked methane emissions from thousands of oil, gas, and coal facilities globally, revealing major hotspots and providing crucial data for targeted climate action.

Private Satellites Expose Methane Leaks from Oil, Gas, and Coal Facilities Worldwide

In the fight against climate change, pinpointing methane emissions from industrial sources has always been a challenge. But now, thanks to a network of cutting-edge private satellites, that challenge is being overcome. Researchers at GHGSat Inc. have developed a new method that allows them to track methane leaks from oil, gas, and coal facilities with incredible precision, offering an invaluable tool for both monitoring and mitigation. This brea…