Insights on methane emissions using GHGSat’s constellation

In May 2022, GHGSat added 3 satellites to its growing methane monitoring constellation, bringing the total to 5 commercial satellites now in operation. Each satellite has a detection threshold of about 100 kg/h and a 25 meters spatial resolution, enabling them to attribute industrial emissions to individual facilities. With its constellation, GHGSat can measure any site in the world with a repeatable methodology multiple times per year, giving a unique view of localized methane emissions on a global scale.

This presentation will focus on the insights that can be obtained from aggregate industrial methane emissions data measured by the GHGSat constellation. Example use cases ranging from local to global monitoring will be presented. In addition, we will discuss the constellation’s imaging capabilities and current methane measurement accuracy. Finally, an update on the next phase of the constellation will be given.