1️⃣0️⃣1️⃣ in 101 Words: Methane-Detecting Satellites Satellites are used to detect and quantify emissions. There are dozens of greenhouse gas-detecting satellites in orbit today, with plans to launch more underway. “𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬” of satellite methane detection combines three parameters into one metric to quantify the share of detectable global methane point source emissions: 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲: emissions threshold that can be detected by the satellite 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞: geographic area covered by the satellite 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲: how often a satellite successfully completes an observation of an area Satellite observations are instrumental in detecting super-emitters, such as leaking oil and gas production equipment, venting coal mines, or landfills and waste sites. #methanedetection #satellites #oilandgasindustry
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Technology Thursday - Using satellites 🛰 to detect methane emissions There are several satellites 🛰 that track worldwide methane emissions: 🛰 GHGSAT - manages a constellation of satellites with high-resolution remote-sensing of greenhouse gas from space providing emissions monitoring optimized for methane. It provides actionable data to accelerate decarbonization 🛰 MethaneSAT - launched by the Environmental Defense Fund, this satellite will locate and quantify methane emissions from oil and gas operations worldwide. Because of its high global warmer potential, reducing methane emissions provides a quick short-term solution to preventing global temperature rises in the next decade. Data from these satellites provide companies and countries an opportunity to manage and reduce their emissions. #climateaction #ghgemissions #methane
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Ladies & Gentlemen, this is the supposedly low-carbon fossil feedstock to make low-carbon fuels. “Trust, but verify”, they used to say. When it comes to the oil & gas industry, I’d rephrase: Distrust & triple-check to verify! Let this be the guiding principle in discussions on the EU’s rules on how to define low-carbon hydrogen and fuels.
This site is Targa Midstream Sand Hills Complex. It appears that the compressor is not running so the methane gas that should be going into the pipeline is being released to atmosphere. We were at this site about an hour. We did not see anyone working there. This is pipeline ready methane gas. I use a Teledyne FLIR G 620 optical gas imaging camera with a telephoto lens. It costs $130k. The technology makes visible the normally invisible hydrocarbon pollution from oil and gas. During storm Uri, this site released the most emissions the the state. There was heavy cloud cover yesterday so it’s not likely any satellites picked up this massive super emitter event. #methane #oilandgas #oilfield #climatechange
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https://lnkd.in/gJGkVx23 This is interesting and shows with a weakening magnetosphere, we have the possibility of the strongest geomantic storm to come within 2-3 years from now
HOW LONG WILL HIGH SOLAR ACTIVITY LAST?
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What is a magnetic storm A magnetic storm is a temporary disturbance of the Earth's magnetosphere caused by a solar wind shock wave. It is driven by a solar coronal mass ejection (CME) or a high-speed stream of solar wind originating from a coronal hole. The storm results in variations in the Earth's magnetic field, which can have significant impacts on technological infrastructure, including satellite communications, air travel, and the power grid
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Utilities like Georgia Power Company are trailblazing in their use of satellite-based geospatial analytics to monitor their most valuable assets and improve operational efficiency. Satellite data providers like Airbus Defence and Space -- Intelligence are making this possible by providing timely high-resolution data necessary for our analytics to provide actionable alerts when something is wrong. Want to explore how #geospatialanalytics can improve your operations? Talk to us!
🌊 One of the largest energy utilities in the U.S. is turning to AI-based analysis of Airbus’ 50cm resolution Pléiades satellite imagery 🛰️ provided by Satelytics to safeguard the health of lakes and reservoirs in its hydroelectric power network. The technology is enhancing the overall effectiveness of monitoring programs by increasing field crew efficiency and boosting the number of potential water body threats identified each year. Ready the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/e6EBkYXh #Satelliteimagery #Utilities #Hydroelectric
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Solar arrays deployed ✔️ Reflectors deployed ✔️ Highly Elliptical Orbit reached ✔️ #ASBM is ready to connect the Arctic! Learn more: http://ms.spr.ly/6047mBY5b
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Solar arrays deployed ✔️ Reflectors deployed ✔️ Highly Elliptical Orbit reached ✔️ #ASBM is ready to connect the Arctic! Learn more: http://ms.spr.ly/6047mzCLB
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Please be aware that high solar activity is forecasted today, October 10th through tomorrow, October 11th. A significant solar storm, they are categorizing as G4 (severe) will likely affect GNSS corrections. It is currently unknown what areas could be impacted more. Refer to the links below to keep up to date with information about atmospheric activity. https://buff.ly/4dGrJhV https://buff.ly/2NXz98l
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This is a breakthrough for both industry and regulators. As regulations around methane intensify, tools like Tanager-1 empower both operators and regulatory bodies to act swiftly and ensure transparency. This technology and others to follow will play a critical role in sizing the problem, shaping policy, enforcing accountability, and driving industry-wide improvements in emissions control. Thanks to Ian Nieboer for sharing.
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Emissions posts don't get much of a reaction. But this deserves attention. The eyes in the sky have arrived. Carbon Mapperr just released the first methane detections from its Tanager-1 satellite, which can pinpoint #emissions at a resolution of 30 meters—down to specific equipment like #flare stacks and pipelines. It’s a huge leap beyond satellites like TROPOMI, which can't identify precise sources. This makes tracking leaks and attributing them to operators far easier. The kicker? Carbon Mapper's data is publicly available, meaning anyone can analyze emissions from industries like #oil & #gas in real time. Expect more stories exposing #methane leaks to surface soon. How will companies stay ahead of these data-driven narratives? If you found this interesting, feel free to share or follow me for more! Image source | Carbon Mapper
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