NASA Technology Adapted to Monitor Methane Emissions in the Oil and Gas Industry

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Published on 18/08/2023 at 09:47

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The Drone Technology Developed by NASA Is Being Used for Monitoring Methane Emissions in the Oil and Gas Sector. SeekOps Implemented SeekIR Technology to Measure Emissions in the North Sea.

For this Friday, (08/18), NASA surprises the market once again by adapting its space exploration technology to tackle urgent terrestrial challenges. The American company SeekOps is utilizing the innovative SeekIR solution, initially developed for the Mars Curiosity Rover, to measure methane emissions in the oil and gas industry in offshore environments, overcoming the limitations of conventional methods. The convergence of drones and laser absorption spectrometers is revolutionizing emissions measurement in the sector.

NASA Drone Technology Is Adopted by SeekOps for Methane Monitoring

NASA, renowned for its space explorations, once again brings innovation to the fuel market by adapting its technology for a closer-to-home challenge: monitoring methane emissions in the oil and gas industry.

This innovative initiative aims to tackle a recurring environmental problem in the sector and offers a promising solution for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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SeekOps Innovates in Adapting NASA TDLAS Technology for Oil and Gas Market

The TDLAS technology, originally developed by NASA to search for evidence of microbial life, has found a new purpose in the energy industry.

Adapted and validated by the Methane Emissions Technology Evaluation Center (METEC), this technology provides an accurate and efficient way to quantify methane emissions.

The transformation of a spatial concept for terrestrial application highlights the versatility of technological innovation.

Thus, it is necessary to bring the industry’s spotlight to this innovation, and the NASA JPL drone, along with the adapted space technology, will be showcased at SPE Offshore Europe 2023.

This exhibition highlights the growing importance of technology in the search for environmental solutions. The event also brings to light recent research discoveries, including the measurement of methane concentrations and atmospheric conditions.

Kamel Ben-Naceur, president of the SPE Offshore Europe Conference 2023, emphasized that as the energy transition gains momentum, the role of innovative technologies becomes crucial.

Thus, the adaptation of NASA technology for monitoring methane emissions in the oil and gas market proves to be just a small step toward the future of the sector.

NASA Technology Adapted to Monitor Methane Emissions in the Oil and Gas Industry

The Drone Technology Developed by NASA Is Being Used for Monitoring Methane Emissions in the Oil and Gas Sector. SeekOps Implemented SeekIR Technology to Measure Emissions in the North Sea.

NASA Drone Technology Is Adopted by SeekOps for Methane Monitoring

SeekOps Innovates in Adapting NASA TDLAS Technology for Oil and Gas Market

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