ChampionX receives EPA approval for methane leak detection technology

ChampionX announced that its Aerial Optical Gas Imaging (AOGI) platform has received EPA approval for the alternative methane testing method, enabling operators to better monitor fugitive methane emissions.

Share:

Gain full professional access to energynews.pro from 4.90$/month.
Designed for decision-makers, with no long-term commitment.

Over 30,000 articles published since 2021.
150 new market analyses every week to decode global energy trends.

Monthly Digital PRO PASS

Immediate Access
4.90$/month*

No commitment – cancel anytime, activation in 2 minutes.

*Special launch offer: 1st month at the indicated price, then 14.90 $/month, no long-term commitment.

Annual Digital PRO Pass

Full Annual Access
99$/year*

To access all of energynews.pro without any limits

*Introductory annual price for year one, automatically renewed at 149.00 $/year from the second year.

ChampionX’s Aerial Optical Gas Imaging (AOGI) platform has received approval from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the alternative methane testing method defined in OOOOb regulations. This approval allows operators in the oil and gas sector to integrate this advanced detection technology into their emission monitoring programmes, enabling them to identify and locate methane leaks more quickly and accurately. The AOGI technology is distinguished by its ability to conduct efficient, large-scale inspections, allowing the monitoring of up to 150 sites per day.

Advancement in emission monitoring

EPA approval marks a significant step for the company, representing the first approval of a platform at the component level for emissions tracking. By employing Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) technology, the AOGI platform provides optimised methane leak detection that meets regulatory requirements. According to Sivasankaran ‘Soma’ Somasundaram, President and CEO of ChampionX, “AOGI represents a new standard in emission monitoring, enabling operators to efficiently meet regulatory requirements while easily integrating the technology into their existing workflows.”

An innovative technology for operators

AOGI’s innovation lies in its combination of high-definition OGI technology and an advanced gimbal system, offering unparalleled accuracy in methane leak detection. This platform can be used in various formats, including portable, fixed, aerial, and drone-based systems. Shankar Annamalai, Senior Vice President of emissions technologies at ChampionX, stated that OGI technology is now being used to its full potential for quickly detecting leaks from the air. This reduces the time and costs associated with inspections, while facilitating emission management for companies of all sizes.

Strengthening the United States’ position on energy efficiency

This EPA approval underscores ChampionX’s commitment to innovation in supporting the oil and gas industry in managing environmental challenges. It also reinforces the United States’ position as a leading producer of sustainable and efficient energy.

NextDecade has signed a liquefied natural gas supply agreement with EQT for 1.5 million tonnes annually from Rio Grande LNG Train 5, pending a final investment decision.
Sawgrass LNG & Power has renewed its liquefied natural gas supply agreement with state-owned BNECL, consolidating a commercial cooperation that began in 2016.
Gazprom and China National Petroleum Corporation have signed a binding memorandum to build the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, set to deliver 50 bcm of Russian gas per year to China via Mongolia.
Permex Petroleum signed a $3 million purchase option on oil and gas assets in Texas to support a strategy combining energy production and Bitcoin mining.
Enbridge announces the implementation of two major natural gas transmission projects aimed at strengthening regional supply and supporting the LNG market.
Commonwealth LNG’s Louisiana liquefied natural gas project clears a decisive regulatory step with final approval from the U.S. Department of Energy for exports to non-free trade agreement countries.
The Indonesian government confirmed the delivery of nine to ten liquefied natural gas cargoes for domestic demand in September, without affecting long-term export commitments.
Hungary has imported over 5 billion cubic metres of Russian natural gas since January via TurkStream, under its long-term agreements with Gazprom, thereby supporting its national energy infrastructure.
Hokkaido Gas is adjusting its liquefied natural gas procurement strategy with a multi-year tender and a long-term agreement, leveraging Ishikari’s capacity and price references used in the Asian market. —
Korea Gas Corporation commits to 3.3 mtpa of US LNG from 2028 for ten years, complementing new contracts to cover expired volumes and diversify supply sources and price indexation.
Petrobangla plans to sign a memorandum with Saudi Aramco to secure liquefied natural gas deliveries under a formal agreement, following a similar deal recently concluded with the Sultanate of Oman.
CTCI strengthens its position in Taiwan with a new EPC contract for a regasification unit at the Kaohsiung LNG terminal, with a capacity of 1,600 tonnes per hour.
Exxon Mobil forecasts sustained growth in global natural gas demand by 2050, driven by industrial use and rising energy needs in developing economies.
Capstone Green Energy received a 5.8-megawatt order for its natural gas microturbines, to be deployed across multiple food production facilities in Mexico through regional distributor DTC Machinery.
Private firm Harvest Midstream has signed a $1 billion acquisition deal with MPLX for gas processing and transport infrastructure across three western US states.
Sempra Infrastructure and EQT Corporation have signed a 20-year liquefied natural gas purchase agreement, consolidating Phase 2 of the Port Arthur LNG project in Texas and strengthening the United States’ position in the global LNG market.
Subsea7 was selected to lead phase 3 of the Sakarya gas field, a strategic contract for Türkiye’s energy supply valued between $750mn and $1.25bn.
Tokyo protests against Chinese installations deemed unilateral in a disputed maritime zone, despite a bilateral agreement stalled since 2010.
Bp has awarded Baker Hughes a long-term service agreement for the Tangguh liquefied natural gas plant, covering spare parts, maintenance and technical support for its turbomachinery equipment.
Chinese group Sinopec has launched a large-scale seismic imaging campaign across 3,000 km² in Mexico using nodal technology from Sercel, owned by Viridien, delivered in August to map areas with complex terrain.

Log in to read this article

You'll also have access to a selection of our best content.