Project description

Methane emissions from oil and gas operations remain difficult to detect and regulate at scale, particularly where ground‑based monitoring capacity is limited. Satellite‑based methane observations create new detection opportunities, but many regulators lack the technical capacity to interpret data and translate alerts into regulatory and operational follow‑up.

Carbon Limits built the capacity of regulators in two pilot countries to analyse and interpret satellite‑detected methane data for the oil and gas sector. The work focused on practical workflows, enabling authorities to identify emission sources, prioritise super‑emitters and persistent releases, and link satellite detections to regulatory processes and inventory quality assurance.

The project resulted in the publication of the technical report Satellite Data: Use Cases in Methane Emission Management, which documents practical use cases, limitations, and implementation considerations for regulators seeking to move from detection to action.