Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, has become a priority target for mitigating global warming. Recognizing this, the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI) has joined forces with the non-profit organization Carbon Mapper to drive faster, more accurate, and coordinated action in identifying and reducing methane emissions on a global scale.
Through this cooperation, energy operators will have access to public satellite data generated by the Tanager-1 satellite. This data will allow for the identification of emission hotspots in near real-time. The initiative seeks to turn this information into concrete operational decisions, such as improvements in leak detection and the reduction of operational waste.
Joint strategy for methane reduction
OGCI will apply its peer-to-peer collaboration model, which has been key in previous satellite monitoring campaigns in regions such as Algeria, Kazakhstan, and Egypt. The goal is to scale these experiences and accelerate operational improvements globally, supporting operators in strengthening their mitigation programs.
The alliance also focuses on fostering the adoption of best practices throughout the oil and gas value chain. It is expected that the combination of technological capabilities and technical advisory will facilitate a more effective transition toward integrated and sustainable methane management strategies.
In line with the Paris Agreement
This joint effort is part of the commitments made by OGCI to achieve near-zero emission operations by 2030, in line with the Paris Agreement. Member companies have already demonstrated notable progress: since 2017, they have reduced their upstream methane emissions by 63% and routine flaring by 72%.
With this new step, OGCI and Carbon Mapper reinforce their role as catalysts for a transformation in how the energy industry addresses sustainability and emissions control.
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