MethaneSAT’s Post

MethaneSAT is in orbit! The satellite will orbit Earth 15x each day and that data will be available for free to the public. The goal is to enable governments and companies to find, assess, and fix methane leaks faster than ever before. And that's a big deal because one molecule of methane traps about 30x more heat than one molecule of carbon dioxide. Since this data is free and open, the world will know who is keeping their promises to reduce methane emissions.

After years of dedication and hard work, I'm thrilled to share a significant achievement in my career and a giant leap forward in the fight against climate change: the successful launch of MethaneSAT. This groundbreaking mission between Environmental Defense Fund and the New Zealand Government and funded in part by Bezos Earth Fund, Arnold Ventures, Robertson Foundation, and the The Audacious Project, marks a pivotal movement in Earth observation and emissions monitoring. With MethaneSAT's advanced spectrometers, algorithms, and state of the art data platform, MethaneSAT will provide high-resolution measurements of methane emissions around the globe. This data is critical to our efforts to understand and mitigate one of the most potent greenhouse gases affecting our planet. Being a part of the initial team to bring this mission to life has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my career. As I celebrate this achievement, I reflect on the journey that brought us here. The path to innovation is filled with challenges, learning, and growth. It's the passion, resilience, and collective effort of many dedicated individuals and hard working teams that drive us forward. To all my EDF and MethaneSAT colleagues-- you are the best of the best, and I am proud to have wrestled this beast alongside each and every one of you. I'm honored to have played a part in the mission and am excited to see the impact MethaneSAT will have on our collective efforts to protect the planet. Now, let's continue to support and invest in science, technology, and the diverse workforce and collaborations that will lead us all toward a brighter, more sustainable future. Here's to the next chapter in space exploration and environmental stewardship! 🌍 💫 #MethaneSAT #Climatechange #cutmethane #innovation #sustainability #environmentalscience #womeninstem #womeninscience

Incredible achievement by Environmental Defense Fund on the successful launch of MethaneSAT 🛰   This milestone tackles one of the most impactful yet addressable issues in decarbonisation: curbing methane emissions. Per the IEA, methane emissions intensity from oil and gas operations need to drop by over 70% by 2030. Nearly all mitigation measures cost under $20/tCO2e equivalent (with the majority much cheaper), making methane reduction one of the most cost-effective strategies for significantly lowering global GHG emissions. Transparency and monitoring through satellite detection is a crucial piece of the puzzle. Kudos to EDF for leading the charge 👏 #climatefinance #esginvesting #accelaresearch #oilandgas #sustainablefinance #sustainability #climatetransition #MethaneSAT

"What if #methaneleaks are identified by someone outside our company before we're aware of it or have addressed it?" ~ If you attended the Young Women in Energy (YWE) Summit last week, you'll remember who asked this question at an energy company years ago. This new era of #emissions tracking and #publicdatasharing is remarkable and full of #risks and #opportunities as we explore and implement #netzero pathways.

Technology can be an amazing thing.

Angus Measurement Services, LP Special Services Group 💪Share Information I am putting this out again jut to keep in in front of people in the industry. Realize this will be publicly available. Anybody can access it. This is not going to be able to see pinhole leaks in some compressor instrumentation tubing, unless you have a bunch of them but a compressor seal leak, probably. And the software to enhance the images will get better and better. Start looking for "Stupid Emissions". Things that could draw attention to your facilities. At Angus Measurement Services, LP Special Services Group we can help you controlling emissions from your aboveground storage tanks. From monthly inspections of the tanks, cleaning the gauge hatch gaskets to annual replacement of these gaskets. The cost of this is small in relation to the fines and enhancements that can be brought down. In addition, if you are looking at having a closed tank system, we can offer consultation on what needs to be done to the existing tank to be sure it is capable of handling the higher pressure. Raising the tank operating pressure from 4 ounces to 8 ounces could lower the emissions from the tank. But the tank has to be capable of safely operating at this higher pressure. How that can be accomplished depends on conditions and the integrity of the existing tank. Angus Measurement Services, LP 432-332-7200 https://lnkd.in/gXF59ySd

The first set of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites were launched last week on SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket! 🚀 🛰 These satellites support T-Mobile's direct-to-cell service, which will allow T-Mobile customers to be connected anywhere they have clear line of sight to the sky. 📲 Link to full article on the SpaceX launch is below in comments ⤵ #enterprisemobility #leo #starlink

🚀 Is Mars Really Within Our Reach by the End of the Decade? 🌌 A new study published in Nature questions SpaceX's ambitious timeline to land humans on Mars by the end of this decade. Key technological hurdles, such as the orbital refueling system and the heat shield, are still under development, and the current technology for producing oxygen on Mars is far from ready. 🔍 Dive into the article to explore why experts suggest aiming for the mid-2030s instead and why prioritizing robotic missions might be the smart first step. https://lnkd.in/g2SZkt9X #SpaceExploration #MarsMission #SpaceX #Sustainability #FutureTech #Innovation

Add another to the long list of amazing biproducts of the oil & gas business.

#ICYMI: MethaneSAT has been successfully launched! 📺 Watch the moment it separates from the SpaceX #Falcon9 and enters orbit.    This is a major milestone for #methane mitigation efforts, enabling precise measurement of emissions in the #EU and the 🌍. This will unlock a new era of accountability through fast access to actionable data to #CutMethane.