Highwood Launches the Emissions Intelligence Platform (EIP)
Highwood Emissions Management is pleased to announce the launch of their Emissions Intelligence Platform (EIP), a software that streamlines complex measurement-informed methane emissions accounting and reporting for the oil and gas industry. “EIP closes the gap between measurement and action.” said Thomas Fox, President of Highwood. “It uses empirical data to not only achieve – but […]
LNG Exporters Must Face EU Methane Rules Proactively
The EU’s groundbreaking methane regulations represent a major shift in the global energy landscape, creating challenges and opportunities for exporters, particularly LNG exporters targeting the European market. By mandating stringent monitoring, measurement, reporting, and verification (MMRV) standards, the regulations aim to reduce methane emissions and enhance transparency across the oil and gas supply chain. The […]
The Highwood Bulletin 074
In this month’s bulletin, I cover a new FAQ for EU methane rules, our new report on methane data for banks, China’s new methane satellite, optimizing EPA’s methane fee, MethaneSAT reconciliation, UNEP’s MARS, a McKinsey report on methane reduction costs, and much more. Thanks as always for reading and please share your feedback and thoughts! […]
The Methane Data Problem: A Looming Risk with Major Potential Consequences for Banks
As society moves to demand lower carbon intensity energy, financial institutions play a critical role in shaping the path forward for the oil and gas sector. This report explores the growing need for accurate methane data, the role of measurement-informed inventories, and how existing frameworks including OGMP 2.0 and EU regulations can facilitate meaningful collaboration […]
Understanding and Optimizing EPA’s Finalized Waste Emissions Charge
Understanding and Optimizing EPA’s Finalized Waste Emissions Charge On November 12th, 2024, as part of the Methane Emissions Reduction Program, EPA announced the finalization of its Waste Emissions Charge (WEC) rule. This levies, in 2025, a $900/ton (rising to $1500/ton in 2027) fee on qualified methane emissions over defined thresholds, detailed in a previous article. […]
The Highwood Bulletin 073
This week’s Highwood Bulletin catches you up for the past few months of international methane news for the O&G sector. This edition is busy, with highlights including EU methane rule equivalency, COP29 developments, v4.0 of LDAR-Sim, annual reports by OGCI and OGDC, Carbon Mapper and MethaneSAT data, WEC final rule, Shell’s emissions reduction mandate appeal, […]
Super-Emitter vs. Other Large Release Events: Understanding the Key Differences in EPA Methane Rules
What is the Difference Between a Super-Emitter Event and an Other Large Release Event? In order to meet directives from the Inflation Reduction Act, the EPA has been rapidly updating its methane rules. This includes (but is not limited to): The establishment of a Super-Emitter Program, which includes Super Emitter Event Notifications (SEEN, codified in […]
Research Digest 013
With oil and gas methane research continuing to gain momentum, we’ve had the pleasure and challenge of selecting the most impactful research. Here we summarize the latest in methane measurement, technology testing, quantification, and previously unrecognized emission sources. Review of 237 Oil and Gas Methane Research Publications Aiming to benchmark current knowledge and provide insight […]
Reconciliation Has Become a Methane Buzzword
Reconciliation has gained traction in the context of methane emissions within the oil and gas industry, stemming from the growing recognition that different studies and estimation approaches often yield different results. Such disparities can be attributed to the diverse methods employed for estimating greenhouse gas emissions, which may involve emissions factors, direct measurements, or engineering […]
The Highwood Bulletin 072
This week’s Highwood Bulletin covers global flaring, exciting news for Highwood, the Marathon settlement, DOE methane funding, Carbon Mapper, the EU methane rule, and more. Thanks as always for reading and engaging. Highwood awarded $2.2 million for reconciliation software Emissions Reduction Alberta has awarded more than $44 million in their Emerging Innovators Challenge, including […]
