Methane lidar camera

Approved by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Best-in-class results at METEC.

With a range of up to 200 m [656 ft], our methane lidar camera* is designed for continuous monitoring at sites such as large well pads, gathering and boosting stations, and LNG terminals. It enables simple, robust visualization and precise quantification of methane emissions on a continuous basis—from a compact, readily available, and cost-effective equipment platform. Read the product sheet.

The camera was evaluated in single-blind controlled testing at the Methane Emissions Technology Evaluation Center (METEC), Colorado State University, where its performance was validated across hundreds of controlled releases. METEC has published the results in a peer-reviewed paper; the methane lidar camera is Solution B.

Methane monitoring in nearly all conditions. How it works.

Permanently mounted on a pole or mast, the methane lidar camera scans your facility and zooms in on any detected leaks to identify the leaking component. The camera overlays a methane image on a traditional camera image, showing the exact location of an emission source. Its laser imaging, detection, and ranging technology enables measurement of plume size and shape, as well as gas emission rate, duration, location, persistence, and timing.

Under favorable conditions, the camera can detect even the smallest methane emissions. Unlike traditional methane cameras, the methane lidar camera quantifies methane emissions regardless of temperature, sunlight, and other gases, including water vapor. The automated camera operates on a continuous basis and equips you with the information you need to quickly report emissions and prioritize repairs.

24/7 methane emissions monitoring, in real time

• Alternative test method approved by the US EPA under OOOO regulations, with component-level spatial resolution, for all basins and all leak resolution thresholds
• Onshore oil and gas upstream, midstream, and distribution facilities anywhere in the world
• Particularly suited to large, complex, or dense facilities
• Non-O&G sectors such as agriculture, waste, and mining

Pinpoint and quantify emissions with accuracy

• See the exact leak location, distinguishing between leaks and permitted emissions
• Monitor regions up to 400 m [1,312 ft] in diameter with one device
• Quantify the methane mass emission rate with industry-leading quantitative accuracy
• Detect methane specifically, unaffected by other gases or water vapor
• Monitor day and night, without interference from light weather conditions or the temperature difference between the background and gas plume (ΔT)

* The methane lidar camera is a licensed product of QLM Technology Ltd.