We certainly know methane monitoring is on your radar and can be challenging for many operators, just by thinking of managing the resource needed and the costs.
Canada’s methane strategy is among the most ambitious globally and thanks to the collaboration of all players, significant progress has been made to reduce methane emissions in the country. Regulation mandate Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) programs and inspections three times per year, and provinces are allowed to enforce their own regulations as long as they meet or exceed federal standards. However, identifying and quantifying methane emissions remains a complex challenge.
The Power of Airborne Infrared for Emissions Detection
Fast, accurate, and safe, infrared technologies offer an operational and compliance-friendly solution. Infrared cameras, such as the Hyper-Cam Airborne Mini from the Canadian-based company Telops, provide real-time results while ensuring safety and efficiency. Unlike conventional detection methods, the Hyper-Cam Airborne Mini captures a complete Long-Wave Infrared (LWIR) spectrum, enabling it to detect not only methane but also hydrocarbons and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that exhibit unique spectral signatures, offering additional insights beyond methane alone.
Totally safe and cost-effective, this method helps you detect leaks faster while reducing the need for unnecessary and expensive ground deployments. With cutting-edge technology like the Telops’ service, the system can detect not only methane, but also other gases like hydrocarbons, NO2 , SO2 and other volatile organic compounds.
Operating in the LWIR band, the Hyper-Cam Airborne Mini functions independently of sunlight, enabling nighttime operations. Its passive nature gives it a significant advantage over active technologies like laser-based detection, especially when surveying highly infrared-reflective or absorbing surfaces such as snow and water.
With an infrared airborne technology, you can act swiftly and efficiently, without putting employees or the environment at risk.
Proven Performance and Regulatory Recognition
Recent testing in Alberta demonstrated the system’s ability to detect methane plumes even over snow-covered terrain, highlighting its potential for deployment in diverse environmental conditions. Telops’ system has already support multiple companies across the Permian, Anadarko, Appalachia and Bakken basins, as well as several operators in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Recently, Telops’ advanced detection solution has gained significant recognition within the regulatory landscape. The Alberta Methane Emissions Program (AMEP) has officially documented it as an emission detection method to be included in an Alternative Fugitive Emissions Management Program, alongside with its partner LiDAR Services International (LSI). Furthermore, Telops has submitted its application for approval as an alternative test method for oil and gas emissions to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
With Telops Methane Service, you go beyond compliance, detecting leaks faster and receiving a detailed report immediately after flight inspections. This means not only protecting your infrastructure but also saving money by acting before small issues become costly problems.
Get all information about Telops’ Hyper-Cam Airborne Mini and the AMEP test campaign by downloading the white paper:
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