In Paris, TotalEnergies unveiled MethaneLive at VivaTech, a global methane emissions monitoring platform designed to detect, measure, and analyze events in real time. The system combines industry data, advanced algorithms, and operational expertise to accelerate response to anomalies in exploration and production assets.
In addition, the company reported that in 2025 it installed 13,000 sensors across all its operated upstream sites, both onshore and offshore. These devices feed the MethaneLive center with continuous data, enabling it to alert operators, identify likely causes, and recommend specific corrective actions.
Real-time data to reduce fugitive emissions
Since its launch in early 2026, MethaneLive has detected 35 fugitive methane emissions at various facilities. According to the company, several of these events would have been difficult to locate without real-time data analysis.
The tool also enabled the correction of findings through targeted maintenance operations. This approach reinforces accurate measurement, a cornerstone of TotalEnergies’ commitment to achieving near-zero methane emissions at its operated upstream sites by 2030.
AI, sensors and predictive maintenance
Furthermore, MethaneLive is part of a broader strategy to integrate artificial intelligence into TotalEnergies’ industrial operations. The company already monitors nearly 3,000 pieces of equipment with AI systems capable of detecting early signs of failure and supporting maintenance planning.
In addition, TotalEnergies seeks to extend these models to tens of thousands of additional pieces of equipment. To scale data usage, the company has signed agreements with Emerson and Cognite focused on improving the structure, availability, and reliability of operational information.
Pangea 5 will strengthen AI applications
In parallel, TotalEnergies is preparing Pangea 5, a next-generation supercomputer that will increase its computing capacity sixfold from 2027 onwards. This infrastructure will support AI applications in subsurface engineering, electricity, renewable energy, and the analysis of complex phenomena.
The company also maintains a collaboration with Mistral AI to develop use cases focused on refinery performance and the processing of large volumes of technical data in exploration and production.
Renewable energy for data centers
Finally, TotalEnergies links this digital strategy to the surge in electricity demand driven by AI. The company states that it has already signed more than 4 GW of renewable energy supply agreements with Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Orange, and Data4 to support data centers and technology operations with a lower carbon footprint.
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