Tag: Petroleum
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From Detecting Methane Plumes to Verifying Mitigation: How Satellites Can Advance the Governance Loop for Oil and Gas Methane Emissions
In July 2026, UN News reported that UNEP’s Methane Alert and Response System had issued more than 5,000 alerts concerning major methane emission events across 33 countries. UNEP separately reported that, as of April 2026, IMEO had documented more than 40 mitigation cases. At the time, approximately 13% of MARS alerts had received a recorded…
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How is facility monitoring improved with satellite intelligence?
Satellite intelligence significantly enhances facility monitoring by providing continuous, objective, and scalable visibility into oil and gas infrastructure throughout its operational lifecycle. From upstream production sites and processing facilities to storage terminals, pipelines, and export hubs, Earth observation technologies help organizations improve situational awareness, operational efficiency, asset protection, and risk management. One of the primary…
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What role does satellite data play in exploration activities?
Satellite data plays a significant role in oil and gas exploration by providing valuable geological, environmental, and geographic information that supports the identification and evaluation of potential resource opportunities. While satellites cannot directly image underground hydrocarbon reservoirs, they can detect surface indicators and regional characteristics that help exploration teams better understand subsurface conditions and prioritize…
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How can satellites monitor oil and gas pipelines?
Satellite technology has become an increasingly important component of pipeline monitoring programs across the oil and gas industry. With thousands of kilometers of pipelines often crossing remote deserts, forests, mountains, wetlands, and offshore environments, maintaining continuous visibility over critical infrastructure can be challenging using traditional inspection methods alone. Satellite monitoring provides a scalable and cost-effective…