“New Data Show U.S. Oil & Gas Methane Emissions Over Four Times Higher Than EPA Estimates, Eight Times Greater Than Industry Target.” Another day, another statement about oil & gas spewing methane. And another story about how watchdogs are coming to the rescue by monitoring oilfields for methane emissions.

Hmmm…

If these watchdogs are so concerned about environmental changes due to methane, why aren’t they using better data to spot problems before they become super emitters? It’s a bit like reporting on cancer only after it grows to stage IV. Are they interested in saving the planet or making headlines attacking oil & gas?

We unashamedly state that we work only for industry, providing actionable alerts and measurements. That message resonates with our oil & gas and utility sector customers. Customers tell us that they view those working both sides of the fence with a wary eye.

The latest headline tells part of the story. But let’s dig into it a bit. How might industry do better to regain control of the narrative?

The Importance of Resolution

Coarse-resolution measurements make great headline grabbers for the less informed crowd but don’t actually help industry address the problem. Satelytics recently launched a Global Methane™ product

for the more cost-conscious but simultaneously maintains that high-resolution analytics are required to address problems at their exact source before they grow to super emitter status.

The Importance of Timely Results

Another question to consider if one wishes to make methane measurement actionable is, “How long do I need to wait for results?” How can customers act on results if they aren’t delivered for weeks or months? Satelytics delivers results within hours of receiving satellite data.

The Importance of Harnessing Data to Guide Action
With sufficiently high spatial resolution, low lag time, and low measurement thresholds available, a company must still orient its operational procedures to harness this data and complete quick corrective action.

Satelytics is fortunate to have multiple oil & gas and utility customers who willingly speak to this and share lessons learned. Let us connect you with successful harnessers. They’ll share their story because they believe energy companies must take a different course to regain control of the narrative.


Satelytics’ Global Methane™ product provides inexpensive insurance against watchdogs intent on labeling your company as a super emitter. But, if you want precise, actionable alerts to methane emissions, talk to us about the advantages of high-resolution methane measurement. In either case, let Satelytics help you avoid negative headlines. Call us today to explore methane measurement solutions.