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From MethaneSAT’s communication loss and industry responses... - [Research Digest 016](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/research-digest-016/): With methane science continuing to advance at a rapid pace, this edition of our research digest summarizes new findings that... - [The Highwood Bulletin 078](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/the-highwood-bulletin-078/): In this month’s Highwood Bulletin, the methane world is serving up regulatory plot twists, feature debuts, and a surprising number... - [New Course Launch: What the EU Methane Regulation Means for International Oil & Gas Producers](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/eu-methane-regulation-course/): The European Union’s new Methane Regulation (EU/2024/1787) is officially here—and it’s changing the rules of the game for oil and... - [Research Digest 015](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/research-digest-015/): With methane management under increasing global scrutiny, this edition of our research digest highlights emerging strategies and evaluation challenges across... - [The Highwood Bulletin 077](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/the-highwood-bulletin-077/): This month in the Highwood Bulletin, I bring you methane drama from satellites to summit rooms, with fewer leaks and... - [A tale of two continents – Insights from CERAWeek and the Methane Mitigation Summit Europe](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/bridging-the-methane-gap/): Between CERAWeek 2025, the Methane Mitigation Summit Europe, and recent industry discussions, leaders, regulators, and technology providers are faced with... - [The Highwood Bulletin 076](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/the-highwood-bulletin-076/): This month in the Highwood Bulletin, I cover the launch of the ASEAN-Korea Cooperation for Methane Mitigation, insights from Highwood’s... - [Research Digest 014](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/research-digest-014/): With methane detection technology evolving rapidly, this edition of our research digest brings exciting advancements in AI-driven super-emitter detection, independent... - [Insights from the 2025 Highwood Innovation Forum](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/insights-from-the-2025-highwood-innovation-forum/): Industry-Led Dialogue on Methane Management The 2025 Highwood Innovation Forum started as a meeting for Emissions Intelligence Steering Committee (EISC)... - [The Highwood Bulletin 075](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/the-highwood-bulletin-075/): This month in the Highwood Bulletin I cover our launch of EIP, EPA’s super-emitter program, EPA new technology approvals, PHMSA... - [Are you ready for this year’s OGMP 2.0 reporting?](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/ready-for-ogmp/): Many operators are overwhelmed or confused by the 2024 Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2. 0 reporting deadlines. In... - [A story of adapting to a new era in methane accounting through collaboration and digital innovation](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/a-new-era-in-methane-accounting/): Quantifying and reporting methane emissions in a credible manner is one of the most complex challenges facing the oil and gas (O&G)... - [Highwood Launches EIP – The Emissions Intelligence Platform](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/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... - [LNG Exporters Must Face EU Methane Rules Proactively ](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/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 Highwood Bulletin 074](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/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... - [The Methane Data Problem: A Looming Risk with Major Potential Consequences for Banks](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/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... - [Understanding and Optimizing EPA’s Finalized Waste Emissions Charge](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/wecfinal/): Understanding and Optimizing EPA’s Finalized Waste Emissions Charge On November 12th, 2024, as part of the Methane Emissions Reduction Program,... - [The Highwood Bulletin 073](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/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.... - [Super-Emitter vs. Other Large Release Events: Understanding the Key Differences in EPA Methane Rules](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/seenvsolre/): What is the Difference Between a Super-Emitter Event and an Other Large Release Event? In order to meet directives from... - [Research Digest 013](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/research-digest-013/): With oil and gas methane research continuing to gain momentum, we’ve had the pleasure and challenge of selecting the most... - [Reconciliation Has Become a Methane Buzzword](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/reconciliation-is-a-methane-buzzword/): Reconciliation has gained traction in the context of methane emissions within the oil and gas industry, stemming from the growing... - [The Highwood Bulletin 072](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/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... - [Introducing our Methane Fundamentals Course](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/methane-fundamentals-course/): Over the years, we’ve received many requests for high-quality methane training. In response, Highwood Emissions Management has teamed up with... - [Highwood and SAGA Wisdom Launch Comprehensive Methane Education and Training Curriculum](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/highwood-sagapartnership/): We’re thrilled to announce a partnership with SAGA Wisdom to offer a series of high-quality methane courses available on-demand for... - [The New EU Methane Regulation Presents Both Risk and Opportunity for US Oil and Gas Producers](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/eu-methane-regulation/): Update (November 7, 2024): Since the publication of this post, the European Commission has indicated that producers seeking to import... - [The Highwood Bulletin 071](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/the-highwood-bulletin-071/): This edition features a new rule on methane imports to the EU, Subpart W updates, new published methane protocols from... - [We’ve Joined OGMP 2.0, Now What?](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/wevejoined-ogmp2-nowwhat/): OGMP 2. 0, the United Nation’s (UN) flagship oil and gas reporting framework for methane emissions, is one of 24... - [Subpart-W Finalized: EPA's Updated GHG Reporting Rule is a Game Changer](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/subpart-w-finalized/): On May 6th, 2024, the EPA finalized amendments to the Subpart-W methodology (petroleum and natural gas emissions sources) of the... - [Research Digest 012](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/research-digest-012/): With methane quantification research gaining momentum by the day, it was truly difficult to narrow this Research Digest down! In... - [Should we join OGMP 2.0?](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/shouldwejoin-ogmp2/): With 130 oil and gas companies representing assets in 70 countries, OGMP 2. 0 member companies now account for almost... - [The Methane Quantification Debate is a False Dichotomy and a Distraction](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/methane-quantification-debate/): Introducing the Quantification Debate There is a debate raging in methane. A debate about the value of methane quantification. In... - [Why OGMP 2.0?](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/why-ogmp2/): Why OGMP 2. 0? 130 oil and gas companies with assets in over 70 countries. 38% of global oil and... - [The Highwood Bulletin 070](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/the-highwood-bulletin-070/): This week’s Highwood Bulletin contains regulatory updates (EPA, SEC), OGMP-aligned Veritas protocols, MethaneSAT and Google, IEA Methane Tracker, Highwood’s AER... - [Analysis: Operators can expect significant exposure to public satellite methane data](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/satellite-methane-data-exposure/): The Rise of Public Satellite Methane Data In recent years, the rapid advancement of space-based remote sensing technology has ushered... - [The Highwood Bulletin 069](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/the-highwood-bulletin-069/): This week brings announcements from Veritas (new protocols), the methane fee rule, the Colorado SeekOps approval, LongPath’s DoE loan, Exxon’s... - [Some Clarity on the Methane Waste Fee](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/some-clarity-on-the-methane-waste-fee/): In the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Congress tasked the EPA with developing a Waste Emissions Charge (WEC, i. e. ,... - [Regulatory Framework for Advanced Technology Deployment: Amendments to EPA Subpart OOOOb, Part 2](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/how-the-super-emitter-response-program-affects-operators-part-2/): On December 2nd, EPA released the final form of the highly anticipated final methane rules, OOOOb and OOOOc, regulating emissions... - [Highwood’s accomplishments in 2023 and ambitions for 2024](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/2023-wrapped/): Our third full year in business was our best yet. Here’s a recap of all that we accomplished – and... - [Methane Rule Comparison: United States (final) vs. Canada (draft)](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/epa-final-eccc-draft-comparison/): Methane Rule Comparison: United States (final) vs. Canada (draft) A comparison of US EPA’s OOOOb/c and Canada’s ECCC methane rules... - [The Highwood Bulletin 068](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/the-highwood-bulletin-068/): A flurry of announcements at COP28 has left the O&G methane community dazed and scrambling to get clarity on the... - [How the Super-Emitter Response Program Affects Operators: Amendments to EPA Subpart OOOOb, Part 1](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/how-the-super-emitter-response-program-affects-operators/): How the Super-Emitter Response Program Affects Operators: Amendments to EPA Subpart OOOOb, Part 1 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has... - [Research Digest 011](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/research-digest-011/): Methane detection and quantification science continues to advance at a rapid pace. In this edition of the Research Digest, we... - [The Highwood Bulletin 067](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/the-highwood-bulletin-067/): It has been a wild week in methane! New methane import regulations in Europe could alter international gas trade and... - [The Highwood Bulletin 066](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/the-highwood-bulletin-066/): I’m writing this week’s Highwood Bulletin from Houston Texas, where I’m enjoying Tex Mex, meeting up with clients, talking about... - [Energy Transition – Balancing Access Against Climate Objectives](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/energy-transition-balancing-access-against-climate-objectives/): This is the second in a series of four articles on the 2023 Voluntary Initiatives Report by Highwood Emissions Management.... - [Natural Gas Voluntary Initiatives for Emissions Reductions: What's in it for Me?](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/natural-gas-voluntary-initiatives-for-emissions-reductions/): With growing concerns about climate change and GHG emissions, companies in the energy industry are increasingly exploring voluntary initiatives for... - [The Highwood Bulletin 065](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/the-highwood-bulletin-065/): In this week’s Highwood Bulletin, I am pleased to announce the long-awaited and very exciting release of the third edition... - [Research Digest 010](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin-research-digest-010/): In this month’s Research Digest, we catch you up on the latest peer-reviewed research in methane emissions science, including advancements... - [The Highwood Bulletin 064](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin-the-highwood-bulletin-064/): This week’s Highwood Bulletin covers V3 of LDAR-Sim release, CDPHE methane intensity rule approval, a new state-wide technology approval in... - [The new and improved LDAR-Sim: Everything you need to know](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin-new-and-improved-ldar-sim/): LDAR-Sim is one of the leading reputable modelling tools in the forecasting and analysis of fugitive emissions. As a public,... - [The Highwood Bulletin 063](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/the-highwood-bulletin-063/): I’m excited to present a massive Highwood Bulletin this week that documents many exciting developments in emissions management for the... - [EPA proposes changes to Subpart W of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/epa-rule-changes/): On Thursday, July 6, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed revisions to the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP),... - [Research Digest 009](https://highwoodemissions.com/research-digest-009/): In this month’s Research Digest, we catch you up on the latest peer-reviewed research in greenhouse gas emissions science, including... - [The Highwood Bulletin 062](https://highwoodemissions.com/the-highwood-bulletin-062/): This week’s Highwood Bulletin features the MiQ-Highwood methane intensity index, Turkmenistan’s plans to act on methane, Highwood’s President featured in... - [Highwood Emissions Management Closes $3M Seed Round](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin-highwood_funding/): Highwood Emissions Management Inc. today announced it has secured $3 million in seed funding, led by Energy Capital Ventures (ECV)... - [Emissions Management: Everything, Everywhere, All at Once!](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/veriten/): Thomas Fox, President and Director of Innovation, was featured on the Veriten C. 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His session covered... - [The Highwood Bulletin 061](https://highwoodemissions.com/the-highwood-bulletin-061/): This week’s Highwood Bulletin features mind-boggling methane emissions from Turkmenistan, European methane rules for imported gas, the launch of ARCHIE,... - [New Rules Proposed for Pipeline Methane Leak Monitoring](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/phmsa/): Overview In this blog post, we provide a summary of the proposed (draft) Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair NPRM... - [The Highwood Bulletin 060](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/the-highwood-bulletin-060/): This week’s Highwood Bulletin features low-carbon energy projections by Exxon, new data on emissions reductions from international O&G companies, a... - [The Highwood Bulletin 059](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/the-highwood-bulletin-059/): This week’s Highwood Bulletin features the new IPCC report, new industrial emissions regulations in Australia, new members joining OGMP 2.... - [The Highwood Bulletin 058](https://highwoodemissions.com/the-highwood-bulletin-058/): The Highwood Bulletin 058 This week’s Highwood Bulletin features new DOE funding announcements, new companies joining OGMP 2. 0, a... - [The Highwood Bulletin 057](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/the-highwood-bulletin-057/): This week’s Highwood Bulletin features the launch of the Veritas protocols, updates on gas certification in Canada, the new ISSB... - [Highwood Glossary](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/introducing-the-highwood-glossary/): Introducing Highwood Emissions Management is pleased to introduce The Highwood Glossary. Terminology for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions management in the... - [Research Digest 008](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/research-digest-008/): In this month’s Research Digest, we catch you up on the latest peer-reviewed research in oil and natural gas (O&G)... - [The Highwood Bulletin 056](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/the-highwood-bulletin-056/): This week’s Highwood Bulletin features an upcoming Veritas launch webinar, last chance to register for methane technology course this week,... - [The Importance of an Emissions Inventory](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/the-importance-of-inventory/): The first step towards managing and reducing greenhouse gas emissions is understanding where they’re coming from, and how much there... - [The Highwood Bulletin 055](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/the-highwood-bulletin-055/): This week’s Highwood Bulletin announces the launch of our new software platform, a new $50MM methane data lab at UT... - [The Highwood Bulletin 054](https://highwoodemissions.com/the-highwood-bulletin-054/): Happy New Year! We hope all of you faithful readers of the Highwood Bulletin had a restful holiday break. We... - [MiQ and Highwood Launch Emissions Calculator Tool](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/miq-highwood-launch-emissions-calculator-tool/): Are you ready for natural gas certification? If you’re not sure, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Low-carbon natural gas certification... - [The Highwood Bulletin 053](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/the-highwood-bulletin-053/): This week’s Highwood Bulletin includes news of a methane collaboration between EPA and PEMEX, MiQ’s new certified gas standards covering... - [Research Digest 007](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/research-digest-007/): In this month’s Research Digest, we catch you up on the latest peer-reviewed advances in oil and natural gas (O&G)... - [Evolving Regulations Reflect Improved Understanding of the Methane Challenge](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/new-epa-rules-how-far-we-have-come/): A guest contribution by Ryan Streams, Vice President, Policy and External Affairs, Kairos Aerospace on the evolution of methane regulation... - [Canada vs. United States Proposed Methane Rules](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/canada-united-states-methane-rule-comparison/): A cursory comparison of newly proposed methane rules in Canada and the United States for the oil and natural gas... - [New EPA Methane Emissions Regulations Proposal: Regulatory Framework for Advanced Technology Deployment](https://highwoodemissions.com/new-epa-methane-emissions-regulations-proposal/): An in depth look into the new EPA methane emissions regulations proposal relating to a regulatory framework for advanced technology... - [The Highwood Bulletin 052](https://highwoodemissions.com/bulletin/the-highwood-bulletin-052/): The past few weeks have been massive. 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Challenges In 2023, TCR committed to aligning with the United Nations Environment Programme’s OGMP 2. 0 framework, the most rigorous global standard for methane measurement, reporting, and reduction. The stakes were high: Operational impact: Achieving Gold required integrating data from multiple sources, reconciling inventories, and delivering a complete measurement- informed emissions profile, without distracting field teams from core operations. Reputation and market access: As an independent producer, TCR saw an opportunity to lead by example and demonstrate that smaller operators could achieve the highest standard efficiently and credibly. Compliance risk: Meeting OGMP 2. 0 Level 5 (Gold Standard) is widely seen as the clearest and most credible pathway to meet global import standards for the EU Methane Regulation (EUMR), effective January 1, 2027. Why Highwood? TCR selected Highwood Emissions Management as its partner, citing several key reasons: Proven Technology – Highwood EIP The Emissions Intelligence Platform was developed in collaboration with a consortium of industry leaders, ensuring it was built on real-world operational needs and trusted methodologies. This gave TCR confidence that EIP could deliver a credible, audit-ready... --- Customer Stories Civitas Resources From Complexity to Clarity — Achieving OGMP 2. 0 Gold Company Civitas Resources, Inc. Industry Upstream oil & gas (Permian & DJ Basin) HQ Denver, Colorado Year Founded 1999 Civitas Resources is a leading U. S. independent exploration and production company with a proven model of capital discipline, sustainable cash flow, a strong balance sheet, peer-leading shareholder returns, and ESG leadership. Challenges Civitas committed to OGMP 2. 0, the world’s most rigorous methane reporting standard. The challenge: integrate diverse data sources, reconcile top-down and bottom-up inventories, and deliver an audit-ready Level 5 submission on tight timelines with minimal disruption to operations. Why Highwood? Civitas selected Highwood Emissions Management based on: Deep domain expertise and proven methods Highwood brings extensive OGMP 2. 0 experience, reconciliation, and familiarity with UNEP’s requirements. Collaborative, consultative approach Highwood acted as an extension of Civitas’ team, aligning stakeholders and coordinating across business units to reduce internal lift. Regulatory alignment Workstreams were designed to meet OGMP 2. 0 while aligning with Colorado requirements to streamline stakeholder expectations. “OGMP 2. 0 Level 5 requirements are intimidating. You’re pulling data from multiple systems, aligning methodologies across assets and partners, reconciling top-down measurements with bottom-up inventories, and documenting uncertainty and sampling plans for UNEP on tight timelines. For a lean team, that complexity can feel like a lot. ” Kate Percival Air Programs Manager - Permian, Civitas Resources Solution Highwood delivered a full OGMP 2. 0 consulting and software program, organized around two workstreams: Task 1... --- Resources Customer success stories Real world results from companies leading the way in emissions compliance. Our 50+ clients include Our 50+ clients include Our 50+ clients include Upstream oil & gas (Permian & DJ Basin) Civitas Resources Civitas Resources is a leading U. S. independent exploration and production company with a proven model of capital discipline, sustainable cash flow, a strong balance sheet, peer-leading shareholder returns, and ESG leadership. View story Oil & Gas – Upstream Production Triple Crown Resources Triple Crown Resources is an independent Permian operator, partnering with Highwood Emissions Management, demonstrates a fast, defensible path to Level 5 and strengthens readiness for EU Methane Regulation. View story Client Success How we've helped our clients “Highwood EIP and their team’s expertise made achieving OGMP 2. 0 Gold not just possible, but painless. They understood our operational reality and gave us confidence at every step. ” Ryan Keys Triple Crown Resources Co-CEO “OGMP 2. 0 Level 5 requirements are intimidating. You’re pulling data from multiple systems, aligning methodologies across assets and partners. 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What you’ll get access to OGMP 2. 0 Reporting Roadmap Timelines and budget levers to hit Gold Standard quickly Methane Detection & Quantification Tech Buyer’s Checklist 10 must-ask questions that reveal sensor trade-offs Methane Reconciliation is Complex — and Critical Step-by-step guide to align top-down and bottom-up data Leveraging Technology to Tackle Methane Emissions Case studies pairing sensors, software, and strategy for impact Highwood EIP (Platform) Overview Software to ingest, analyze, and report methane data and achieve OGMP 2. 0 Gold Highwood Consulting Services Overview Proven playbooks that earned OGMP 2. 0 Gold for global operators Fill in the information to get access to all our resources ... and discover how to turn complex evaluations into clear, data-driven decisions. --- Free download Achieving Gold isn’t always quick — and can seem overwhelming. This roadmap shows ESG leaders what to expect over 19–23 months, where pitfalls occur, and how to stay on track. What you’ll learn The four phases of OGMP 2. 0 reporting and their timelines Where most companies slip — and how to avoid it How Gold status strengthens investor confidence and market access Practical steps to reduce delays and accelerate recognition Follow the 19–23 month roadmap to Gold — and avoid delays ... and discover how to turn long certification timelines into credible, investor-ready progress. The hidden challenges of achieving OGMP 2. 0 Gold Even the most committed ESG leaders face common roadblocks that can delay progress and increase risk: Complex timelines Navigating 19–23 months of reporting requirements without clear benchmarks. Risk of missteps Small errors in reporting or methodology can create significant setbacks. Investor pressure Delays or uncertainty can undermine credibility and limit access to capital. Limited internal expertise Many teams lack the in-house knowledge to meet evolving standards with confidence. Competing priorities Balancing OGMP compliance with daily operational demands often slows momentum. Get the roadmap This roadmap addresses these challenges, providing a clear, step-by-step path to stay on track and reach Gold status more quickly, and with less effort. Download the Roadmap Why Highwood Highwood Emissions Management helps oil & gas companies navigate OGMP 2. 0, EUMR, and other methane frameworks with confidence. Our combination of advanced software, expert consulting, and education accelerates compliance and makes... --- Free download Which methane technologies actually work — and which don’t? From handheld OGI to satellites, methane detection and quantification tools all have trade-offs. This guide breaks down what’s practical, proven, and ready for your operations. What you’ll learn How leading operators are deploying OGI, drones, aircraft, and continuous monitors The real trade-offs in coverage, cost, and sensitivity across platforms Case studies of successful field deployments and lessons learned How to prepare your ops team for evolving regulations Your practical guide to methane tech options that work in the field... . and discover how operators turn tech trade-offs into smarter methane management decisions. Why this guide matters Turn methane technology noise into clear signals Regulators, investors, and customers expect credible methane emissions management, but tools vary widely in coverage, sensitivity, and cost. This guide shows you how to match continuous methane monitoring solutions, satellites, aircraft, drones, and OGI to your sites, budgets, and goals,so you invest in what actually works. Compare methane detection and quantification capabilities across platforms Build a tech stack that fits your basins, assets, and operating environment Connect monitoring data to methane reporting software for audit-ready outputs Why Highwood Highwood Emissions Management helps oil & gas companies navigate OGMP 2. 0, EUMR, and other methane frameworks with confidence. Our combination of advanced software, expert consulting, and education accelerates compliance and makes reporting audit-ready from day one. Download the Guide Proven platform Built with industry leaders to streamline methane workflows and eliminate data gaps. Trusted globally Supporting companies... --- Free download Don’t let reconciliation put your OGMP 2. 0 Gold at risk. 70% of operators attempting OGMP 2. 0 Level 5 fail at reconciliation. This solution brief explains why — and how to get it right the first time. What you'll learn Why reconciliation is far more than a math exercise The most common reasons reconciliation efforts fail How poor reconciliation exposes your company to audit and compliance risk Highwood’s proven framework for defensible, repeatable results Learn why reconciliation fails — and how to deliver audit-ready results... . and discover how to turn reconciliation risk into defensible, audit-ready decisions. Why reconciliation matters Methane reconciliation is not just about balancing numbers, it’s about proving credibility. For operators aiming to achieve OGMP 2. 0 Gold Standard recognition, the ability to reconcile methane inventories is a decisive benchmark that demonstrates transparency, technical rigor, and environmental responsibility. Without a strong reconciliation process, companies risk: Regulatory exposure Inconsistent data undermines sustainability efforts and the integrity of reporting. Recognition delays Failure to meet reconciliation expectations can stall or prevent OGMP 2. 0 Gold Standard submissions and recognition. Erosion of trust Investors, regulators, and the public lose confidence when reported data doesn’t align. Get the Brief This guide highlights the core challenges of reconciliation and provides a framework to ensure your results are defensible, repeatable, and aligned with global best practices. Download Brief Why Highwood Highwood Emissions Management helps oil & gas companies navigate OGMP 2. 0, EUMR, and other methane frameworks with confidence. Our combination... --- Free download Simplify methane tech selection with a proven checklist. Choosing the right detection and quantification tools is complex. This practical checklist helps GHG teams evaluate vendors, align data needs, and prepare for OGMP 2. 0, EUMR, or certification. What you’ll learn The key questions to ask before selecting a vendor How to match technology capabilities with emissions profiles and data needs Budget, accuracy, and integration factors that make or break success A structured framework to prepare for pilots and regulatory milestones Get a structured checklist to simplify methane vendor decisions ... and discover how to turn complex evaluations into clear, data-driven decisions. Why choosing the wrong GHG software costs you Methane reporting isn’t just another operations or ESG task, it’s a high-stakes compliance requirement. Without the right software, companies face: Audit risks under OGMP 2. 0 and EPA, reporting Missed deadlines that reduce investor confidence Data gaps that damage credibility with internal teams, regulators and stakeholders Why Highwood Highwood Emissions Management helps oil & gas companies navigate OGMP 2. 0, EUMR, and other methane frameworks with confidence. Our combination of advanced software, expert consulting, and education accelerates compliance and makes reporting audit-ready from day one. Download the Checklist Proven platform Built with industry leaders to streamline methane workflows and eliminate data gaps. Trusted globally Supporting companies responsible for 10%+ of global oil & gas output. Gold Standard results Enabled clients to achieve Level 5 reporting across complex operations. Deep expertise Recognized authority in methane reporting, strategy, and compliance. Strategic... --- Get in touch See how our consultants can help you with methane reconciliation. Our experts work with leading oil & gas companies to simplify methane reporting and compliance. In your discovery call, we’ll discuss how we can help you: Identify reporting gaps that may be slowing your OGMP 2. 0 progress Benchmark your current methane data against industry best practices Outline a tailored roadmap for achieving reconciliation and Gold status Highlight compliance risks and how to avoid costly delays Fill in the form below for your free, no-obligation discovery call—we’d love to connect. Proof of Expertise Trusted by global leaders in methane management 50+ methane consulting engagements across North America and Europe Supported multiple operators in achieving OGMP 2. 0 Level 5 Helped producers prepare for EUMR, Veritas, and MiQ certification “Highwood’s team got us audit-ready faster than expected — and helped us avoid costly missteps during reconciliation. ” — Director of ESG, North American Oil & Gas Operator Talk to an expert Why Highwood Highwood Emissions Management helps oil & gas companies navigate OGMP 2. 0, EUMR, and other methane frameworks with confidence. Our combination of advanced software, expert consulting, and education accelerates compliance and makes reporting audit-ready from day one. Talk to an expert Proven platform Built with industry leaders to streamline methane workflows and eliminate data gaps. Trusted globally Supporting companies responsible for 10%+ of global oil & gas output. Gold Standard results Enabled clients to achieve Level 5 reporting across complex operations. Deep expertise Recognized authority... --- Book a demo Turn methane data into actionable intelligence. Highwood’s Emissions Intelligence Platform helps operators achieve OGMP 2. 0 Gold more efficiently, protect market access, and strengthen investor confidence. What you’ll learn in a demo How leading operators use Highwood to achieve OGMP 2. 0 Gold Ways to cut reporting delays and reduce compliance risk How EIP simplifies complex workflows across business units Why better methane intelligence strengthens ESG ratings and investor trust See how EIP delivers intelligence that protects access and builds trust... . and discover how Highwood turns methane data into actionable intelligence for better decisions. Demo video See EIP in action Watch this 2-minute video to learn how Highwood’s platform simplifies methane data, accelerates reconciliation, and delivers audit-ready results. Watch video Schedule a demo Why EIP is the confident choice for methane compliance When the rewards — and the risks — are high, workarounds won’t cut it. Here’s how EIP compares to traditional tools and internal processes. EIP Done in minutes Reconciliation can be performed in minutes, allowing users to test and explore various inputs and assumptions. Cost effective Identify operational inefficiencies, optimize measurement campaigns, lower consulting costs, improve capital allocation efficiency for projects. Consistent and scalable Achieve consistency among business units and across years, enabling meaningful comparisons. Avoid human errors through scalability. Strategic adaptation Highwood takes care of adapting to rapidly evolving protocols and requirement. Achieve greater harmonization and streamline reporting. Business intelligence Accessible visualizations for improved clarity on emissions sources. Facilitate communications internally and externally.... --- Resources Gas calculator & LDAR-Sim Free utilities that turn methane numbers into actionable insight—no login required. Resources Success stories Real-world proof of faster compliance and lower risk with Highwood solutions. Free tool How Much Gas is That? ! Free utilities that turn methane numbers into actionable insight—no login required. Try it now Free tool LDAR-Sim LDAR-Sim is a virtual world that predicts emissions mitigation and cost-effectiveness of different LDAR programs. Try it now --- Company About Highwood Trusted leaders in OGMP 2. 0 compliance and methane intelligence . Who we are Highwood was founded by oil-and-gas veterans who have spent their careers designing methane-measurement programs, advising regulators, and running field operations—not pitching theory from the sidelines. After seeing spreadsheets and generic ESG software crumble under OGMP 2. 0 and EUMR demands, we built a solution together with a consortium of leading oil & gas operators, that speaks the industry’s language: an emissions-intelligence platform backed by seasoned advisors and practical training. That combination is already guiding operators responsible for roughly 10% of global production toward OGMP Level 5—and turning methane compliance into a competitive edge. Our mission To deliver the oil & gas industry’s most trusted methane‑inventory solutions — enabling real, provable emission reductions. Our vision A world with near‑zero oil & gas methane emissions Our core values People first We grow and nurture an inclusive and diverse Highwood community of high performing experts. Enduring relationships We foster long-lasting partnerships with clients and collaborators. Thinking big We entertain the impossible. Agility We are agile, quick to react, and adaptable to change. Careers Build the future of methane intelligence with a team that values your expertise, and invests in your growth, your voice, and real-world impact across the oil-and-gas sector. View open positions Read our team promise Our inspiration We take our name from Highwood Pass—Canada’s highest paved road and a place where people, wildlife, and rugged terrain intersect. The pass reminds us that responsible progress means... --- Resources Highwood insights Trusted intelligence and commentary on methane and emissions management Subscribe to insights Bulletins Explore Research Digest Explore Reports Explore Blogs Explore Bulletins Our monthly roundup of regulatory shifts, technology updates, and Highwood news — a quick, authoritative snapshot of what’s happening in methane management. Bulletins Research Digest Reports Blogs Research Digest Plain-language summaries of recent peer-reviewed studies. We decode the science into actionable insights you can absorb in under five minutes. Bulletins Research Digest Reports Blogs Reports Deep-dive PDFs exploring a single topic — from benchmark studies to reconciliation strategies — designed to help technical teams and decision-makers navigate complex methane and ESG challenges. Bulletins Research Digest Reports Blogs Leveraging Technology to Tackle Methane Emissions This practical, visually rich report covers everything operators need to know about today's methane detection and quantification (D&Q) landscape. Alternative Methane Detection Technologies Evaluation This report addresses the global concern surrounding methane emissions, particularly in Oil and Gas (O&G) facilities, due to their significant contribution to climate change. Voluntary Emissions Reduction Initiatives in 2023 Voluntary Emissions Reduction Initiatives for the Oil & Gas Industry is for anyone who values responsible energy. The MiQ-Highwood Index: A national-scale measurement-informed methane intensity for the United States MiQ and Highwood Emissions Management offer the most comprehensive calculation of U. S. natural gas methane emissions to date. Qube Technologies Continuous Monitoring Probability of Detection Results from independent single-blind controlled release testing. Voluntary Emissions Reduction Initiatives in 2022 An updated guide to 24 voluntary emissions reductions initiatives in... --- Free Resource Navigate the methane detection & quantification technology landscape with confidence Get the definitive guide to methane D&Q technology selection, commissioned by the Environmental Defense Fund, plus an exclusive strategic checklist for procurement decision-makers. Why this matters now? Regulatory pressure intensifying New OGMP 2. 0 requirements and evolving LDAR regulations demand more sophisticated monitoring approaches. Technology landscape rapidly evolving 50+ vendors across 6 platform types create complex decision-making challenges. Capital allocation under scrutiny ESG-focused investors and lenders require demonstrable methane management strategies. Operational efficiency imperative Companies achieving 75% emission reductions at net-zero cost through strategic technology deployment. What's included Download asset Methane technology guidance report Developed in partnership with the environmental defense fund. Platform comparison matrix Trade-offs across handheld devices, continuous monitoring, ground vehicles, drones, aircraft, and satellites. Sensitivity & performance analysis Detection limits, quantification accuracy, and spatial/temporal resolution requirements. Real-world case studies Midstream transmission monitoring and upstream wellpad optimization scenarios. Regulatory framework integration OGMP 2. 0 level requirements. Free resource Download your complete methane technology resource package This comprehensive guide was commissioned by the Environmental Defense Fund, a leading environmental organization working with companies and governments to implement effective methane reduction strategies. The analysis reflects extensive industry research and stakeholder consultation across the oil and gas value chain We respect your privacy. Your information will only be used to send you relevant methane management insights and resources. You can unsubscribe at any time. Download asset Detailed contents preview Download asset Chapter 1 The Methane Mitigation Imperative Global warming... --- Resources OGMP 2. 0 compliance hub Your one-stop guide to reaching – and proving – Gold-Standard methane performance. Quick-answer summary OGMP 2. 0 is the UN Environment Program-backed framework that grades oil & gas methane disclosure from Level 1 (estimates) to Level 5 (Measurement-Informed Inventory). Reaching Level 5 demands site- and source-level methane measurements, rigorous reconciliation, and transparent, detailed reporting. Operators that achieve Gold-Standard status unlock regulatory acceptance, investor confidence, and differentiated market access – while shrinking product loss through improved emissions insights and mitigation strategies. Why OGMP 2. 0 matters now Regulatory pull EU Methane Regulation, Canada’s methane cap, and forthcoming U. S. methane fee all reference OGMP 2. 0 methodology. Investor push ESG-aligned funds increasingly screen for transparent, credible methane data. Commercial edge LNG buyers and offtake agreements are beginning to price-in certified low-methane supply. Bottom line Level 5 compliance isn’t a nice-to-have – it’s a passport to premium markets and lower cost of capital. OGMP 2. 0 Gold Certification: How long will it take? Signing onto OGMP 2. 0 is a major step. But achieving “Gold Standard” — and being able to talk about it publicly — doesn’t happen overnight. From initial planning to publication, it’s typically a 19–23 month journey. Download the OGMP 2. 0 Reporting Roadmap — a printable guide adapted from industry timelines — to see what’s involved. Executive Snapshot In 2023, 70% of assets that attempted OGMP 2. 0 Level 5 reporting failed to meet the standard due to inadequate, incomplete or unclear... --- Company Events and webinars Join us at upcoming conferences or attend practical webinars. 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Her engineering discipline and business training (Master of Management, UBC) underpin Highwood’s customer-first culture. Jessica’s domain expertise spans OGMP 2. 0, EUMR, MiQ, and carbon-market economics, and she is a sought-after speaker on methane risk and energy transition. A champion of vibrant communities, she volunteers with Green Calgary and Bike Calgary and recharges by hiking the Rockies with family and friends. Read more Thomas Fox, PhD Chief Executive Officer & Co-founder LinkedIn Thomas Fox is an internationally recognized expert in methane emissions management and the driving force behind Highwood’s digital solutions, innovation efforts, and technical vision. As co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, he has helped grow Highwood into a leading provider of emissions intelligence, serving more than 100 clients, including supermajors, industry associations, regulators, and non-profits across global oil and gas markets. Thomas holds a PhD from the University of Calgary, where he specialized in methane detection and quantification technology evaluation as a Vanier... --- Consulting Expert consulting for methane compliance, reconciliation & certification Practical, science-backed guidance and regulatory-ready execution that accelerates compliance and turns data gaps into audit-ready proof. Speak to a Methane Advisor View our services Consulting Expert consulting for methane compliance, reconciliation & certification Practical, science-backed guidance and regulatory-ready execution that accelerates compliance and turns data gaps into audit-ready proof. Speak to a Methane Advisor View our services What we deliver Strategic support. Framework mastery. Audit-ready results. We offer eight consulting service areas — structured to help upstream operators build credible inventories, align with global methane frameworks, and eliminate reporting guesswork. Speak to a Methane Advisor Our consulting overview Strategic and foundational 01. Strategic advisory High-level guidance to define your methane compliance roadmap, align internal teams, and sequence regulatory and voluntary framework priorities. 02. Gap analysis A structured review of your current emissions program against OGMP 2. 0, MiQ, Veritas, and EUMR requirements — with a practical, prioritized plan to close the gaps. 03. Technology recommendations Independent guidance on emissions detection and quantification tools, including LDAR-Sim modeling, continuous monitoring, satellites, and handhelds — tailored to your operating context and regulatory needs. High-level guidance to define your methane compliance roadmap, align internal teams, and sequence regulatory and voluntary framework priorities. A structured review of your current emissions program against OGMP 2. 0, MiQ, Veritas, and EUMR requirements — with a practical, prioritized plan to close the gaps. Independent guidance on emissions detection and quantification tools, including LDAR-Sim modeling, continuous monitoring, satellites, and handhelds... --- Operations / Asset Management Stay compliant without slowing down operations Simplify emissions measurement, reduce reporting friction, and stay audit-ready — without burdening your field teams or disrupting production.   Schedule a demo Explore our platform Operations / Asset Management Stay compliant without slowing down operations Simplify emissions measurement, reduce reporting friction, and stay audit-ready — without burdening your field teams or disrupting production.   Schedule a demo Explore our platform What you’re up against Your methane compliance challenge isn’t theoretical — it’s operational. Struggling to apply consistent measurement standards across dozens or hundreds of sites. Field teams are already at capacity — reporting adds complexity and risk. Disconnected tools and spreadsheets create audit exposure. Regulatory deadlines are fast approaching, with little internal support. How Highwood helps ops / asset management leaders Platform Automates field data aggregation, standardizes workflows, and scales across all assets. Explore Consulting Field-tested guidance to operationalize compliance frameworks like OGMP 2. 0 or MiQ. Our approach Education Training for field teams and ops managers to understand reporting expectations without jargon. See courses What you gain Audit-ready reporting Generate consistent, defensible emissions inventories — fast. Operational simplicity Deploy workflows that integrate into daily field routines. Fewer manual steps Eliminate spreadsheet chaos and reduce risk of human error. Cross-team alignment Collaborate effectively with ESG and compliance — without friction. Faster leak response Identify methane events faster and take targeted action. Executive Snapshot "Keep your assets compliant, your teams focused, and your board off your back. " VP Operations, Independent... --- GHG / Emissions Build inventories you can defend — and regulators can trust Reconcile top-down and bottom-up data in one system, meet OGMP 2. 0/EUMR, and publish disclosures regulators can verify — without spreadsheet chaos. Schedule a demo Explore our platform GHG / Emissions Build inventories you can defend — and regulators can trust Reconcile top-down and bottom-up data in one system, meet OGMP 2. 0/EUMR, and publish disclosures regulators can verify — without spreadsheet chaos. Schedule a demo Explore our platform What you’re up against Methane quantification isn’t a math problem — it’s a systems problem. Inconsistent inputs across handheld, drone, satellite, and continuous monitoring tools. Manual reconciliation leaves too much room for error — and too little confidence. Regulatory expectations (OGMP 2. 0, EUMR) are evolving faster than internal processes. Auditors and ESG teams demand traceability — but data lives in silos. How Highwood helps GHG / Emissions leaders Platform Standardizes emissions data inputs, enables integrated reconciliation workflows, and supports measurement-informed inventory (MII) protocols. Explore Consulting Methodology guidance for OGMP 2. 0 Level 4/5, EUMR readiness, and uncertainty modeling — built for audit-grade defensibility. Our approach Education Custom training for inventory teams on MII frameworks, data QA/QC, and scientific documentation practices. See courses What you gain Audit-ready inventories Documented assumptions, verified data sources, and clear uncertainty bands. Measurement-driven accuracy Use actual site data — not just emissions factors — to refine estimates. Data harmonization Integrate top-down and bottom-up inputs in one traceable system. Cross-functional alignment Enable consistent reporting across regulatory,... --- ESG / Sustainability Build Investor Trust with OGMP-aligned ESG Reporting Deliver transparent methane metrics aligned to OGMP and other frameworks without endless back-and-forth with operations or auditors. Schedule a demo Explore our platform ESG / Sustainability Build ESG disclosures that earn investor confidence Deliver transparent methane metrics aligned to OGMP and other frameworks without endless back-and-forth with operations or auditors. Schedule a demo Explore our platform What you’re up against Sustainability reporting isn’t just technical — it’s reputational and it’s hard. Emissions data is fragmented, unverified, or disconnected from ESG narratives. Investor, regulatory, and rater expectations shift faster than internal systems. Disclosures lack clarity on methods, materiality, or progress. Revisions to inventories create confusion and credibility risk. How Highwood helps ESG / Sustainability leaders Platform Better alignment with OGMP, CDP, and other ESG scoring frameworks that require credible, audit-ready methane data. Explore Consulting Expert guidance to translate emissions inventories into investor-grade ESG narratives — including KPI design, materiality mapping, and rater readiness. Our approach Education Training for ESG teams on methane metrics, protocol alignment, and how to communicate performance credibly across audiences. See courses What you gain Credible disclosures Defensible methane and GHG data mapped to regulatory and investor frameworks. Stronger ESG ratings Better alignment with OGMP, CDP, Sustainalytics, and ISSB scoring logic. Fewer surprises Avoid last-minute scrambles when inventory numbers change — and explain shifts with clarity. Cross-team coordination Work seamlessly with ops, legal, finance, and investor relations — with data everyone can trust. Reputation resilience Demonstrate leadership on... --- Compliance / Regulatory Affairs Stay ahead of methane rules — without risking legal exposure Translate complex, evolving policies into clear auditable workflows, so you can stay compliant, defend disclosures, and avoid enforcement surprises. Schedule a demo Explore our platform Compliance / Regulatory Affairs Stay ahead of methane rules — without risking legal exposure Translate complex, evolving policies into clear auditable workflows, so you can stay compliant, defend disclosures, and avoid enforcement surprises. Schedule a demo Explore our platform What you’re up against Compliance risk isn’t just operational — it’s legal and it’s hard. Rules are evolving fast — from voluntary OGMP to binding EUMR and EPA mandates. Field teams need clarity, but policies are complex and shifting. Inconsistent data, undocumented methods, or missing audit trails can trigger penalties. Internal misalignment slows response to policy changes. How Highwood helps compliance leaders Platform Provides traceable, regulation-ready workflows and auditable records — aligned to OGMP 2. 0, EUMR, Subpart W, and OOOOb/c. Explore Consulting Guidance on policy interpretation, legal-risk mapping, and readiness audits — customized by jurisdiction and rule set. Our approach Education Targeted training for field, legal, and compliance teams on evolving methane rules, SOPs, and enforcement-proof record keeping. See courses What you gain Legal-ready records Fully documented methods, data sources, and compliance logs — built for audit defense. Policy clarity De-risk compliance by mapping current rules to real-world workflows. Cross-jurisdiction coordination Report confidently across EU, US, and voluntary frameworks with shared data. Fewer regulatory surprises Respond faster to rule changes and... --- Platform Emissions Intelligence Platform Software built to simplify methane compliance and reporting for every team—across assets, regions, and frameworks. Schedule a demo Watch demo video Platform Emissions Intelligence Platform Software built to simplify methane compliance and reporting for every team—across assets, regions, and frameworks. Watch demo Made for the teams that make it happen Highwood EIP is the only methane intelligence platform built in collaboration with a consortium of leading oil & gas operators. It accelerates OGMP 2. 0 certification, simplifies reconciliation, and delivers audit-ready reporting with speed, scale, and confidence. Operations / Asset Management Simplify methane compliance across all assets — without... Learn more GHG /Emissions Eliminate spreadsheet chaos and build audit-ready... Learn more ESG /Sustainability Deliver credible, investor-grade methane disclosures that... Learn more Compliance /Regulatory Affairs Stay ahead of evolving regulations with automated... Learn more C-Suite /Finance & Risk Protect market access, reduce compliance costs, and... Learn more Demo video See EIP in action Watch this 2-minute video to learn how Highwood’s platform simplifies methane data, accelerates reconciliation, and delivers audit-ready results. Watch video Schedule a demo What EIP delivers Measurement integration Ingests and analyzes emissions data from leak detection and repair (LDAR), continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS), optical gas imaging (OGI), satellites, aerial, drones and more. Inventory reconciliation Automates top-down/bottom-up quantification, uncertainty calculation, and cross-asset logic. Compliance reporting Aligns with OGMP 2. 0, EUMR, Veritas, MiQ, and CDPHE (Colorado Reg 7). Performance visualization Tracks emissions trends, flags anomalies, and supports executive-level reporting. Download the Platform overview PDF... --- Resources Methane detection & leak monitoring guide Your guide to selecting the right tech stack to reduce emissions, meet OGMP 2. 0 Level 5, and satisfy regulators — without getting buried in complexity. Quick-answer summary Methane detection and leak-monitoring is the process of locating, quantifying, and tracking methane emissions using technologies such as: Satellites Aerial surveys Optical gas-imaging (OGI) cameras Mobile LDAR simulations Continuous monitoring sensors The right mix delivers faster leak repair, lower product loss, and audit-ready data for OGMP 2. 0, EU MER, and EPA Super-Emitter rules. Methane guide Download your tech buyer’s checklist Not sure how to evaluate the right technology stack for your sites? This practical checklist — designed to complement the Industry Guide — helps GHG leaders and emissions managers define goals, assess constraints, and prepare for smart vendor conversations. Includes prompts to help clarify: Measurement goals (OGMP, EUMR, voluntary) Emission source complexity & data needs Platform tradeoffs and vendor readiness Budget, accuracy, and regulatory exposure Used by clients at all stages of the measurement journey, from early exploration to Level 5 reporting. Your download includes a bonus report: Leveraging Technology to Tackle Methane Emissions Detection vs quantification—why it matters Detection Locates leaks (> x kg/h) quickly; ideal for prioritising repairs. Quantification Measures emission rate; essential for OGMP 2. 0 Level 5 and fee calculations. Best practice Use LDAR-Sim to optimize methane technology deployment by leveraging historical data and understanding site-specific nuances for maximum efficiency. Key takeaway Regulators and investors increasingly require both detection and... --- C-Suite / Finance & Risk Turn methane compliance into capital advantage Protect market access, boost investor confidence, and model clear ROI from methane investments — while reducing regulatory exposure and strengthening ESG credentials. Schedule a demo Explore our platform C-Suite / Finance & Risk Turn methane compliance into capital advantage Protect market access, boost investor confidence, and model clear ROI from methane investments — while reducing regulatory exposure and strengthening ESG credentials. Schedule a demo Explore our platform What you’re up against Compliance costs are rising — but the cost of losing access is greater EU and ESG investors now screen for methane performance before allocating capital. Poor disclosure or non-compliance could restrict access to export markets. Without ROI clarity, emissions programs stay stuck as cost centers. Boards expect methane results to support long-term value creation. How Highwood helps C-Suite / Finance & Risk leaders Platform Consolidates enterprise methane data, automates audit-ready reports, and delivers actionable business and market intelligence—all in one executive view. Explore Consulting Financial modeling of emissions investments, payback timelines, and portfolio-wide compliance strategies — tailored to your budget cycles. Our approach Education Briefings and toolkits for finance teams, executives, and boards to align methane strategy with enterprise value and investor expectations. See courses What you gain Financial clarity & ROI Know where methane spend goes—and what it yields in cost savings, uptime, and asset value. Access to capital Help secure funding by meeting ESG investor demands and proving methane discipline. Market access protection Safeguard EU and... --- Company Newsroom Latest releases, media coverage, and brand assets for journalists and analysts. Highwood in the news Explore Press releases Explore Media kit & brand Explore Contact Explore Highwood in the news Calgary Startups Lead Finalist Field at 2025 Alberta Cleantech Awards May 13, 2025 Energy Technology Startups Save Methane to Save Money Mar 28, 2025 Highwood launches Emissions Intelligence Platform (EIP) for oil and gas companies Jan 15, 2025 Methane emissions from U. S. oil and gas operations cost the nation $10 billion per year Mar 13, 2024 Stricter oilpatch methane rules unveiled by federal government Dec 4, 2023 These clean tech startups launched in Calgary, but most of their sales are in the U. S. Aug 4, 2023 Press releases Highwood Secures Seed Financing to Accelerate Methane Platform Jun 21, 2023 Media kit & brand assets Download approved logos, executive headshots, product screenshots, and key company facts in one place. Full Media Kit Logo Pack Leadership Headshots Media Fact Sheet Press inquiries Email media@highwoodemissions. com Phone +1 (403) 452-1071 Media kit & brand assets Download approved logos, executive headshots, product screenshots, and key company facts in one place. Logo Pack Format . png, . svg, . eps Notes Full-color, reverse, monochrome Download Platform Screenshots Format . jpg (300 dpi) Notes CEO, President/CIO, R&D, Product, Ops Download Platform Screenshots Format . png Notes Dashboard, reconciliation view Download Boilerplate Fact Sheet Format . pdf Notes 100-word company description, mission, vision, tagline Download Key Metrics & Milestones Format . pdf Notes... --- Education Methane education built for O&G operators Regulation-aligned courses that build internal literacy, cut compliance risk, and empower teams from field techs to executives. Inquire about LIVE training Education Methane education built for O&G operators Regulation-aligned courses that build internal literacy, cut compliance risk, and empower teams from field techs to executives. Inquire about LIVE training Featured course Preparing for EUMR and OGMP 2. 0 Compliance Thomas Fox President, Highwood Emissions Management Learn what the EU Methane Regulation means for O&G producers — and how to meet reporting standards without the legal jargon. Understand the core requirements of OGMP 2. 0 and the EUMR Apply best practices for methane reporting readiness Understand the core requirements of OGMP 2. 0 and the EUMR Take the Free Course Explore our course catalog Our on-demand and live training programs are designed for professionals in operations, ESG, compliance, and emissions management. Click any course title to learn more. On-demand Fundamentals of Methane Emissions Management Part 1: Sources and Estimation Thomas Fox Delve into the basics of methane emissions, covering sources, methane properties, estimation techniques, independent research, bottom-up inventories, and methane reconciliation. Take course online Fundamentals of Methane Emissions Management Part 2: Mitigation and Innovation Thomas Fox Building on Part 1, expand your knowledge of methane management drivers and policies, mitigation tools and techniques, advancements in software and modeling, and future trends. Take course online Preparing for EUMR and OGMP 2. 0 Compliance Thomas Fox Learn what the EU Methane Regulation means for O&G producers... --- Resources Have questions? We have answers. Everything operators need to choose the right technology, cut losses, and prove methane performance.   Operations / Asset Management FAQs GHG /Emissions FAQs ESG /Sustainability FAQs Compliance /Regulatory Affairs FAQs C-Suite /Finance & Risk FAQs MethaneGuidance FAQs OGMP Guidance FAQs HighwoodPlatform & Services FAQs Operations /Asset Management Navigating methane compliance without derailing field operations. How do I meet OGMP 2. 0 Level 4 or 5 requirements without disrupting daily field operations? Compliance at these levels requires site-level quantification and source-level attribution — which can be operationally involved. The key is adopting technology and workflows that slot into existing routines with minimal overhead. Sampling strategy optimization (e. g. , with LDAR-Sim) can help reduce costs and increase efficiency. What are best practices for operationalizing EUMR methane measurement rules across diverse assets? Consistency and scalability are critical. Successful operators use centralized procedures with localized flexibility, backed by automated data handling and standardized reporting templates. How do I avoid overloading field teams with new methane compliance tasks? Avoid overload by aligning compliance with existing workflows, focusing on high-priority sites, and phasing implementation. Thoughtful program design, grounded in operational realities, can significantly reduce burden on field teams. How should I prioritize and deploy handheld, drone, aerial, satellite, and continuous monitoring technologies across regulatory and voluntary requirements? Effective strategies harmonize LDAR and quantification goals across compliance and voluntary frameworks. Prioritization should consider detection frequency, emission duration, and site risk. Most operators benefit from a tiered, hybrid approach combining multiple... --- OGMP 2. 0. No Gaps. No Guesswork. When the pressure is on to meet the world’s toughest methane standards, we deliver — with a proven platform, trusted expertise, and a growing community of oil & gas leaders who rely on us to achieve the Gold Standard with Level 5 reporting. Speak to an expert OGMP 2. 0. No Gaps. No Guesswork.   When the pressure is on to meet the world’s toughest methane standards, we deliver — with a proven platform, trusted expertise, and a growing community of oil & gas leaders who rely on us to achieve the Gold Standard with Level 5 reporting. Speak to an expert Our 50+ clients include Our 50+ clients include Our 50+ clients include Services Trusted methane accounting experts for oil and gas companies, regulators, and industry groups. Take control of your emissions with tools and expertise to simplify reporting, reduce emissions, and ensure compliance. What we offer Platform Enterprise software delivering audit-ready, scalable measurement-informed methane inventories, built in collaboration with O&G industry leaders. Explore Consulting Providing methane advisory, measurement planning, emissions simulation, site-level analysis, and OGMP 2. 0 reporting support. Our approach Education Best-in-class comprehensive methane emissions education and training curriculum for oil & gas professionals available in-person and virtually. See courses Who we serve Different roles. One solution for all. From field ops to ESG leadership and the C-suite, Highwood solves the real methane reporting pains your team faces — no matter where you sit. Operations / Asset Management Simplify methane... --- Resources Product & solution briefs Download technical briefs and solution overviews for Highwood’s platform, solutions and services. Free download Highwood EIP (Platform) Overview View now Free download Highwood Consulting Services Overview View now Free download OGMP 2. 0 Reporting Roadmap: How long will it take? View now Free download Methane Detection & Quantification (D&Q) Tech Buyer’s Checklist View now Free download Methane Reconciliation is Complex - and Critical View now --- Resources Leveraging technology to tackle methane emissions Get the definitive guide to methane D&Q technology selection, commissioned by the Environmental Defense Fund. Free Industry Guide Download or view the interactive guide below Download guide This practical, visually rich report covers everything operators need to know about today's methane detection and quantification (D&Q) landscape. Ideal for operators aiming to reduce methane, achieve OGMP 2. 0 Level 5, or prepare for regulatory clauses under EUMR and beyond. --- This content is password protected. 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S. , and EU import regulations Methane emissions and detection technologies Reconciliation processes, including source category measurement, site-level requirements, and sampling for OGMP 2. 0 and other voluntary initiatives Choose from custom live virtual or in-person sessions to empower your team with the knowledge they need or attend one of our quarterly live virtual training seminars. Get notified about new courses Talk about custom training Highwood is proud to partner with SAGA Wisdom, a leading provider of enterprise-level online continuing education for the energy sector. The partnership enables on-demand access to the only best-in-class, comprehensive methane emissions education and training curriculum for oil & gas professionals. Free Course Learn how to prepare for EUMR and OGMP 2. 0 compliance, without the legal jargon. Thomas Fox President, Highwood Emissions Management Learn what the EU Methane Regulation means for O&G producers. Understand OGMP 2. 0, avoid compliance risks, and ensure EU market access. Take FREE course online Fundamentals of Methane Emissions Management Part 1: Sources and Estimation Thomas Fox President, Highwood Emissions Management Delve into... --- Voluntary Emissions Reduction Initiatives in 2023 Please fill out the form and you will receive the download link via e-mail. Voluntary Emissions Reduction Initiatives in 2022 Please fill out the form and you will receive the download link via e-mail. By completing this form, you will receive two emails: one with the link to download the report, and a second that will give you the option to sign up for the Highwood Bulletin. --- Resources LDAR-Sim Simulated methane leak management Get a demo What is it? The Leak Detection and Repair Simulator (LDAR-Sim) is a virtual world that predicts emissions mitigation and cost-effectiveness of different LDAR programs. Who uses LDAR-Sim? Industry To optimize detection and quantification technology deployment. Innovators To get regulatory approval and understand product-market fit. Regulators To evaluate policy and inform compliance assurance strategy Academics To build the next generation of methane monitoring solutions LDAR-Sim projects MiQ Methane Intelligence Methane Technology Advisory and Analysis Highwood used LDAR-Sim to evaluate methane detection technologies and inform the MiQ Standard. Qube Technologies Enhance Alt-FEMP Approval Highwood helped Qube and Enhance achieve the world's first Alt-FEMP for continuous monitoring of fugitive methane. GTI Energy Applied Methane Technology Evaluation We worked with GTI Energy to publish a report analyzing real-world methane detection and quantification data. LDAR-Sim information and resources Peer-reviewed article LDAR-Sim Paper 1 The original LDAR-Sim journal article. Peer-reviewed article LDAR-Sim Paper 2 Explores the role of top-down measurement. Open source code LDAR-Sim on GitHub Find the latest code base for LDAR-Sim. Documentation User Manual Learn LDAR-Sim function and parameters. Education LDAR-Sim Story Map A brief intro to LDAR-Sim. Get started Find out what LDAR-Sim can do for you Book a demo call or start a pilot project with Highwood's LDAR-Sim today. Get a demo --- MiQ Emissions Calculator Highwood Emissions Management and MiQ have worked together to develop this bottom-up methane intensity screening tool. Introduction As an oil and gas producer you can apply for an MiQ grading to sell gas at a premium due to differentiated methane emissions performance. Complying with regulatory requirements in your jurisdiction is a great start towards the MiQ grading process. Highwood has worked with MiQ to develop a tool to help you assess your methane emissions utilizing a bottom-up calculation approach where simple engineering calculations and default emission factors are applied. All methane emissions sources in your operations need to be included. The tool serves as a guidance for what sources to consider and how to quantify your methane emissions. It’s to be used as a screening tool to estimate your performance prior to proceeding with the MiQ application. Minimum requirements are highlighted that may be above and beyond regulatory requirements. Resources Video tutorial → Methodology document → MiQ information page → View the MiQ services page → Download the tool Disclaimer The tool is for the purpose of guiding operators on what to expect for MiQ. It is to be treated as a screening tool for demonstrative purposes only. There may be applicable emissions sources not included in this tool. All methane emissions must be quantified to a minimum level of facility specificity dependent on the source type, as outlined in the MiQ Standard for Methane Emissions Performance. For North American operators, many currently used source type calculations... --- Calculator How Much Gas is That? ! Highwood Emissions Management developed this free tool to help put emission rates into perspective. Calculate It can seem like each newspaper article, industry report, or scientific paper uses different units to describe methane emission rates. Whether you’re new to methane or a seasoned pro, understanding emission rates in the context of other sources is hard - but important. Gas Types Amount of gas Unit of per Advanced Settings Alternative Results Unit Type of gas Timing Methane composition of natural gas Methane 100-year global warming potential Price of carbon ($) Temperature Temperature unit Pressure Pressure unit Which is equivalent to per year? Calculate Results The Environmental Protection Agency suggest that "A typical passenger vehicle emits about 4. 6 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year", EPA, 2018. 0 Grams of methane per second For Context 0 Temporary text 0 Metric tons of CO2 emissions per year 0 Typical passenger vehicles per year Full Conversion Breakdown Notes and References Get started Let’s tackle your emissions challenges together --- Thank you for downloading Your report should be arriving to your email shortly. Education is a core pillar of Highwood’s mission. We produce research, industry reports, and education pieces that are free for everyone and it will always remain that way. If your organization wants to take emissions management education, planning, and implementation to the next level, our team of experts would love to introduce you to our custom solutions. Feel free to reach out for a zero pressure, zero obligation chat with our team. Back to reports Emissions knowledge is power. Please share this report to help others as they navigate their emissions management journey. Share on LinkedIn Share on Twitter Let’s work together on your emissions management and technology challenges. Get in touch --- Thank you for downloading Your report should be arriving to your email shortly. Education is a core pillar of Highwood’s mission. We produce research, industry reports, and education pieces that are free for everyone and it will always remain that way. If your organization wants to take emissions management education, planning, and implementation to the next level, our team of experts would love to introduce you to our custom solutions. Feel free to reach out for a zero pressure, zero obligation chat with our team. Back to reports Emissions knowledge is power. Please share this report to help others as they navigate their emissions management journey. Share on LinkedIn Share on Twitter Let’s work together on your emissions management and technology challenges. Get in touch --- Reports ● December 21, 2021 Report Emerging Methane Learning Detection Methods A guide to differentiated natural gas certifications and other initiatives. Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, can warm the atmosphere 28–86 times as fast as carbon dioxide. Understanding how to effectively measure and reduce methane emissions is a top priority for stakeholders across the natural gas value chain, especially in light of net-zero commitments of governments and organizations around the world. To succeed, stakeholders need access to consistent and effective detection methods for methane emissions—especially as regulators, including the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), explore rulemaking on various detection methods. Download report Let’s work together on your emissions management and technology challenges. Get in touch --- Leak Detection Methods For Natural Gas Gathering January 12, 2022 Report Learn how to detect leaks from gathering, transmission, and distribution pipelines. Methane emissions from pipelines are increasingly of interest to industry, regulators, and end users as they seek to understand the carbon intensity of natural gas across the supply chain. In recent years, there has been significant innovation in methane detection technology for detecting and quantifying methane emissions from gathering, transmission, and distribution pipelines. In this free report, Highwood Emissions Management provides an overview of commercially available methods for detecting natural gas leaks from pipelines. We cover both legacy methods, such as visual surveys and handheld instruments, as well as a range of new, commercially available advanced solutions, such as drones, aircraft, and satellites. Download the free report by clicking on the image below and connect with Highwood for more information on how to take advantage of the right pipeline monitoring technologies. Download report Let’s work together on your emissions management and technology challenges. Get in touch --- Back to projects Date 2018-Present What we did Remote sensing Nuvista Wembley Cogeneration and waste heat recovery Highwood secured $15,450,000 in grant funding for NuVista and supported robust scenario to determine ESG and regulatory drivers. 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In addition, this issue highlights Highwood’s leadership initiatives, the expansion of our training resources, and details of upcoming North American conferences where the future of methane policy and innovation will be on the agenda. EPA Proposes Elimination of Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program The Environmental Protection Agency has released a proposal to terminate its Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP), citing burdensome costs and regulatory inefficiencies. The proposal, published in the Federal Register on September 16, 2025, suggests potential savings of $24 million while fundamentally altering emissions data reporting in the United States. Themove raises questions about future emissions transparency and accountability mechanisms at the federal level. (Read more in the Federal Register) ISO and GHG Protocol Announce Strategic Partnership The International Organization for Standardization and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol have formalized a strategic partnership aimed at delivering unified global standards for emissions accounting. This collaboration seeks to address long-standing concerns... --- In this month's Highwood Bulletin, we cover the recent developments in methane policy, technology, and research, from EPA rule extensions to groundbreaking Permian Basin emission reductions and cutting-edge satellite monitoring systems. Whether you're tracking regulatory shifts, technological advances, or emerging research, this edition delivers the insights that matter most to emissions professionals. Highwood and EDF Release Methane Technology Report Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and Highwood have published "Leveraging Technology to Tackle Methane Emissions," a high-level guide examining the diverse landscape of methane detection and quantification technologies across oil and gas operations. The report provides practical guidance on selecting appropriate technologies based on spatial resolution, sensitivity, and deployment constraints. (Download the report here) EPA Extends Compliance Deadlines for Oil & Gas Methane Rules The EPA has issued an interim final rule extending compliance deadlines for the Biden-Harris Administration's Clean Air Act rules (OOOOb/c) affecting oil and natural gas operations. This update gives operators more time to meet requirements and allows states additional time to submit methane emission limitation plans for existing sources. (Read more here) Highwood’s Website Just Got Smarter. Here’s What’s New We’ve refreshed highwoodemissions. com to make it faster to find more of what you need. Check out the new OGMP 2. 0 Compliance Hub, a practical Methane Detection & Leak Monitoring Guide, a comprehensive set of FAQs, and our always popular How Much Gas is That Calculator. If you’re evaluating reporting options, there’s a 2-minute EIP demo and role-based pages for Operations, GHG/Emissions, Sustainability, Compliance, and the C-Suite... --- In this month's Highwood Bulletin, we cover significant developments across the methane landscape. From MethaneSAT's communication loss and industry responses to evolving climate frameworks, to new regulatory guidance emerging across multiple regions. We also highlight fresh collaboration between SAGA Wisdom and Highwood, expanded training resources, enhanced EIP capabilities, and the launch of Monday Morning Methane. Whether you're navigating EU implementation deadlines, exploring new certification pathways, or staying current with the latest measurement protocols, this edition delivers the insights you need to stay informed. MethaneSAT Loses Contact The MethaneSAT satellite, a key initiative by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) to track methane emissions, has lost contact. The satellite, which was launched in March 2024, ceased communications on June 20, 2025, and has subsequently lost power. While the exact cause of the failure is still under investigation, the EDF has stated that the satellite is likely unrecoverable. (Read more here) SAGA Wisdom Bundles with Highwood Emissions SAGA Wisdom has partnered with Highwood Emissions Management to build three targeted training modules that help teams align with new requirements and lead beyond them. These curated modules repackage Highwood’s trusted methane curriculum on SAGA Wisdom’s platform into role-specific learning paths, helping teams across organizations develop practical, policy-aligned skills in measurement, monitoring, and mitigation. (Learn more here) EU Warns Nine Countries Over Methane Rule Implementation The European Commission issued formal notices to Bulgaria, Estonia, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Lithuania, Austria, Slovakia, and Finland for failing to meet the February 5 deadline under EU Methane Regulation (EU 2024/1787).... --- With methane science continuing to advance at a rapid pace, this edition of our research digest summarizes new findings that challenge conventional assumptions and underscore the need for targeted mitigation strategies. Topics include methane intensities, satellite quantification, super emitter detection, mitigation success, LDAR modelling, and more! A Comparison of Methane Intensity: Methane Loss Rate vs. Energy Intensity Methane loss metrics are compared for oil and gas producers in Canada and the US. The study finds that gas producers perform better for methane loss rate (methane lost per methane produced). However, oil producers perform higher regarding energy intensity (methane lost per energy produced). The authors explain that the methane loss rate is intuitive, but describes an incomplete picture of the diverse oil and gas industry. Highlighting that the EU’s methane regulation requires separate maximum methane intensity values for crude oil and natural gas, the study recommends to report both metrics here. Seymour, S. , Xie, D. , Kang, M. , Schwietzke, S. , Zavala-Araiza, D. , & Hamburg, S. (2025). Methane emission intensity metrics: unmasking the trade-offs. Elevated Wintertime Methane Emissions at Production Sites By inverting 2008-2021 ground and airborne measurement data, winter methane emissions across the U. S. are found to be approximately 40% higher than the summer. Although previous studies have shown an increase in urban winter methane emissions, this does not appear prominently in this study’s national-level seasonality analysis. The authors report the enhanced winter methane levels as primarily located in production areas; however, the authors do not believe that the elevated winter methane levels are related to leakage from underground storage. Suggesting gathering and transmission infrastructure as a possible explanation, the authors recommend identifying the specific processes causing higher wintertime emissions here. Hu, L. , Andrews, A. E. , Montzka, S. A. ,... --- In this month’s Highwood Bulletin, the methane world is serving up regulatory plot twists, feature debuts, and a surprising number of acronyms behaving badly. The EPA has quietly nixed its climate office (nothing to see here? ), the EU is rethinking its methane rules mid-game, and everyone just barely survived the OGMP 2. 0 deadline. Meanwhile, we’ve launched a slick new mapping feature in EIP, released a free crash course on EUMR (because you deserve nice things), and Jeff Rutherford is out here proving that methodology isn’t boring—it’s dangerously influential. Whether you're deciphering Eurogas letters, tuning in to SPE Live, or wondering why your LNG contract suddenly needs a methane certificate, this one's for you. EPA Reorg Leaves Climate Out in the Cold The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is dissolving its dedicated climate office as part of a major internal reorganization, raising concerns about the agency’s long-term commitment to climate action. Staff and experts warn the move could hinder coordination on climate policy and weaken the EPA’s ability to address the climate crisis. Read more here. Wake Up and Smell the Methane: It’s Monday Morning I launched a new thing: Monday Morning Methane, a weekly series where I’ll share key insights, trends, and headlines from the fast-moving world of methane emissions. Whether you're tracking OGMP 2. 0, EUMR, or the latest tech, tune in every Monday for a quick dose of what matters. Click the following links to watch the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth installments. EU Weighs... --- The European Union’s new Methane Regulation (EU/2024/1787) is officially here—and it’s changing the rules of the game for oil and gas producers around the world. If your product ends up in the EU market—whether directly or buried deep in the global LNG supply chain—you need to understand this regulation, and fast. That’s why I’ve developed a new course designed specifically for international oil and gas companies who are navigating the path to compliance. Take the free course The Impact to International Producers of Europe's Methane Regulation Course Why This Course and Why Now? The EU Methane Regulation was passed in June 2024. It establishes legally binding requirements for monitoring, reporting, and verifying methane emissions across oil, gas, and coal sectors. While the rule technically applies to importers of fossil fuels into the EU, it creates contractual pressure all the way upstream—especially after August 2024, when new contracts must prepare for regulatory compliance. Starting in 2025, importers will begin requesting methane data. By 2027, they'll need robust, independently verified measurement-informed inventories (MIIs) that meet EU standards. The EU has explicitly named OGMP 2. 0 as a pathway for compliance—but that’s only part of the story. This course was created to cut through the noise and provide producers with what they need to know to keep contracts secure, reduce risk, and identify commercial opportunities. What You’ll Learn Over the past year, we’ve engaged with dozens of international stakeholders to better understand the implications of the EU rule and help operators prepare accordingly.... --- With methane management under increasing global scrutiny, this edition of our research digest highlights emerging strategies and evaluation challenges across the natural gas value chain. We explore regional recommendations for methane mitigation in East Asian LNG markets, long-term performance testing of continuous monitoring systems, and the limitations of top-down measurement-informed inventories. Also featured are new insights into drone-based uncertainty analysis, temporal variability in basin-wide emissions, and aircraft-based quantification studies from Romania and West Africa. Significant Low-Cost Methane Abatement Opportunities in US Oil & Gas The National Bureau of Economic Research critically summarizes the range of methodologies used to estimate methane abatement costs in the oil and gas sector. The methods described include engineering models, econometric analyses of gas markets, and retrospective studies of state-level regulations. The authors synthesize the results of these studies, finding that: There is significant potential of low-cost abatement opportunities with up to 50% reductions. As abatement levels exceed 60–80% below baseline, marginal abatement costs rise steeply. As new detection technologies become more available, net abatement costs may become negative in more cases. However, the authors urge caution when interpreting marginal abatement cost curves here. Aldy, J. E. , Reinhardt, F. L. , & Stavins, R. N. (2025).  Methane Abatement Costs in the Oil and Gas Industry: Survey and Synthesis (No. w33564). National Bureau of Economic Research. Diurnal Emissions Variation from Continuous Measurement Analysis Two years of continuous tower network measurements in the Delaware Basin are analyzed for temporal variability. Implications for inventory and measurement strategies are investigated. Results include the following: Data inversion suggests that daytime emissions may be 50% higher than at night. No significant difference was observed between weekday and weekend emissions. Top-down measurements during daytime hours may be biased high relative to average emissions. While the findings suggest a possible overestimation bias in daytime-only top-down measurements, the authors note that correcting for this does not fully account for the persistent gap between top-down estimates and EPA’s bottom-up inventories... --- This month in the Highwood Bulletin, I bring you methane drama from satellites to summit rooms, with fewer leaks and more acronyms than ever before. From Chevron’s sky-patrolling robots to Alberta’s multi-million-dollar tech bets, and from space-era snags to EU export headaches, it’s a big month for anyone trying to track, report, or just spell OGMP 2.0 correctly. This month in the Highwood Bulletin, I bring you methane drama from satellites to summit rooms, with fewer leaks and more acronyms than ever before. From Chevron’s sky-patrolling robots to Alberta’s multi-million-dollar tech bets, and from space-era snags to EU export headaches, it’s a big month for anyone trying to track, report, or just spell OGMP 2. 0 correctly. We’ve got protocol updates, policy shifts, and just enough controlled releases to keep it interesting. Whether you're leading an LDAR program or just trying to look smart in a meeting, I’ve got you covered. Let’s dive into what’s shaping the methane landscape. EPA Launches Major Deregulatory Initiative Affecting Oil & Gas Sector On March 12, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a comprehensive deregulatory agenda. This initiative includes 31 actions aimed at rolling back regulations from previous administrations, with a focus on reducing compliance costs and promoting energy production. Key aspects relevant to the oil and gas industry involve the reconsideration of methane emission standards (NSPS OOOO b/c), the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, and wastewater regulations for oil and gas development. Read more here. Highwood’s EIP Gains Momentum as OGMP 2. 0 Gold Standard Reporting Nears The Emissions Intelligence Platform (EIP), launched in January 2025, is rapidly becoming the go-to solution for oil and gas companies aiming to meet OGMP 2. 0’s Gold Standard Level 5 reporting requirements. Co-developed with a steering committee of leading O&G firms, EIP streamlines the complex process of reconciling bottom-up inventories with site-level measurements.... --- Between CERAWeek 2025, the Methane Mitigation Summit Europe, and recent industry discussions, leaders, regulators, and technology providers are faced with the same challenge: how do we transition from measurement to action in methane management? While Europe pushes forward with aggressive regulatory frameworks like the EU Methane Regulation (EUMR), North America faces a different reality—regulatory rollbacks, uncertainty, and inconsistent adoption of measurement-informed inventories (MIIs). Despite these differences, one thing is clear: The pressure to act is only increasing. So, what’s next? Here’s what we learned—and what’s coming. Reconciliation Will Have to Be Smarter, or It Won’t Scale Within North America: Many companies remain stuck in manual reconciliation processes, which slows them down and creates inconsistencies. There's increasing awareness that automated reconciliation and materiality assessments are key to scaling, but cultural and organizational inertia remain barriers. Within Europe: With EUMR accelerating, operators are being forced to reconcile TD and BU datasets more consistently, but standardized approaches are still lacking, and companies are experimenting with internal tools. The Takeaway: The market is moving toward a future where automation and defensible reconciliation processes will be critical to meet regulatory and voluntary standards. Companies that prioritize this shift will gain operational efficiency and external credibility. The Regulatory Divide is Widening—but it Won’t Last Forever Within North America: The picture is mixed. Regulatory rollbacks in parts of the U. S. have created uncertainty, but leading states and provinces continue to set the pace (e. g. , Colorado, Alberta). Within Europe: Companies are racing to comply with... --- This month in the Highwood Bulletin, I cover the launch of the ASEAN-Korea Cooperation for Methane Mitigation, insights from Highwood’s Houston Innovation Forum, Europe’s methane import rules and US tariffs, OGCI’s new Methane Library, an OGMP 2. 0 podcast with Highwood and Project Canary, the SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard consultation, and the continued growth of Highwood’s EIP software and online methane courses. Thank you as always for reading and for your support of Highwood.   ASEAN-Korea Cooperation for Methane Mitigation Launched  The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) has officially launched the ASEAN-Korea Cooperation for Methane Mitigation project in Seoul. This initiative aims to enhance methane reduction efforts across ASEAN countries by facilitating policy development, technology deployment, and capacity building. Supported by South Korea’s Ministry of Environment, the project will assist ASEAN nations in meeting their methane reduction targets under the Global Methane Pledge. Read more here.   Highwood’s Houston Innovation Forum a Success  The 2025 Highwood Innovation Forum brought together industry leaders in Houston for in-depth discussions on the future of methane management. Key topics included OGMP 2. 0 implementation, reconciliation challenges, new methane regulations, and advances in emissions measurement technologies. Insights from the forum highlight the growing demand for data-driven methane strategies and the importance of industry collaboration. Read my key takeaways here. Europe’s methane import rules and US tariffs   Tensions over trade between the US and EU may impact upcoming methane import regulations. The EU is preparing to enforce strict methane intensity standards for imported natural gas, which... --- With methane detection technology evolving rapidly, this edition of our research digest brings exciting advancements in AI-driven super-emitter detection, independent satellite validation, and regulatory challenges for methane-intensive industries. We highlight new research on deep learning applications for methane plume detection, improved life cycle assessments for LNG exports, and the latest efforts to reconcile top-down and bottom-up emission estimates. AI-Powered Methane Super-Emitter Detection: Advancing Satellite-Based Monitoring with Deep Transfer LearningA deep transfer learning framework for detecting methane super-emitters in oil and gas fields using Sentinel-2 satellite data is introduced. The researchers develop a two-part methodology: (1) an adaptive artifact removal algorithm (LRAD) to minimize noise from surface and atmospheric interferences, and (2) a deep subdomain adaptation network (DSAN) for methane plume detection across different regions. DSAN is shown to achieve superior accuracy in identifying methane emissions compared to conventional convolutional neural networks. The framework is tested on real-world data from the Algerian Hassi Messaoud oil field, revealing three previously unknown methane super-emitters linked to production and pipeline infrastructure. The authors highlight the potential of AI-assisted satellite monitoring to enhance large-scale methane detection and mitigation efforts here. Zhao, S. , Zhang, Y. , Zhao, S. , Wang, X. , & Varon, D. J. (2024). A Data-Efficient Deep Transfer Learning Framework for Methane Super-Emitter Detection in Oil and Gas Fields Using Sentinel-2 Satellite. EGUsphere, 2024, 1-34. Assessing GHGSat’s Methane Monitoring Performance: Independent Validation of Satellite-Detected EmissionsAn independent evaluation of GHGSat’s methane emission detection capabilities is conducted, analyzing satellite data from 250 scenes across... --- Industry-Led Dialogue on Methane Management The 2025 Highwood Innovation Forum started as a meeting for Emissions Intelligence Steering Committee (EISC) members but quickly expanded due to strong industry interest. Over two days, technical experts and strategic leaders tackled challenges in Measurement-Informed Inventories (MIIs), mitigation, and credible methane accounting. The level of engagement showed that industry isn’t just responding to new frameworks, but working to actively participate in shaping the future. The Forum created a space for productive discussions that balanced data, strategy, and action. With numerous breakout sessions and group discussions, the Forum revealed areas of widespread industry agreement, as well as lively debates. Key Topics and Discussions Key sessions in the Forum included: The Mechanics of MIIs: Highwood Director of R&D Jeff Rutherford led a 3-hour course on framework-compliant methods for extrapolation, uncertainty quantification, and reconciliation. The course was attended by dozens of industry experts and included use of our EIP software for managing the measurement-informed inventory workflow. Harmonization of MIIs: A panel discussion on aligning regulatory and voluntary frameworks while maintaining efficiency and analytical integrity. The challenge is balancing compliance with operational flexibility. Using MIIs Internally: A look at how companies use methane measurement data for improving decision-making, capital planning, and operational efficiency. Financial Markets and Methane Data: A fireside chat with a major bank on how asset managers use emissions data for risk assessment and capital allocation. Future of MIIs: An action-oriented brainstorming session on shaping Highwood’s future offerings and industry’s priorities, policies, and investment strategies. These... --- This month in the Highwood Bulletin I cover our launch of EIP, EPA’s super-emitter program, EPA new technology approvals, PHMSA final rule, DOE’s MERP announcement, CDPHE’s top-down factor, Kazakhstan’s big leak, EPA under a new administration, NOJVs, and a new course on reconciliation by Jeff Rutherford. Thank you as always for reading and your support of Highwood. Highwood launches EIP software  The O&G sector is transitioning from traditional bottom-up inventories to measurement-informed inventories (MIIs) for more credible methane emissions reporting, a shift driven by evolving regulations and voluntary initiatives. To formalize the MII process into a consistent workflow, we have worked with an industry steering committee since 2023 to build EIP, a novel methane accounting software. Lean more about EIP here and read my blog on the story here.   EPA’s super-emitter program is LIVE  The first super-emitter program data is now live on the EPA’s website. Carbon Mapper reported 7 plumes ranging from 149 to 812 kg/h. One event appears to be from a refinery in Bakersfield. Check it out here.   EPA approves new methane technologies  The EPA has begun to approve Alternative Test Methods (ATMs) for methane leak detection. Currently, there are 57 active requests. Of these, 10 have been approved, including 6 for Bridger Photonics, 2 for Insight M, 1 for Xplorobot, and 1 for Carbon Mapper (for super-emitter detection). See the full list with details here.   PHMSA pipeline rule finalized  On January 17, 2025, the U. S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced a final rule to enhance natural gas pipeline safety by updating leak detection and repair requirements. Notably, PHMSA decided... --- Many operators are overwhelmed or confused by the 2024 Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2. 0 reporting deadlines. In a previous article, we talked about what happens after joining OGMP 2. 0 and how Highwood can support in your existing inventory, measurement & technology strategy, data analysis & reconciliation, and reporting. In this article we discuss what your organization should prepare for this year. Whether it’s your first year reporting, you’re reaching the Gold Standard Pathway, or are prepared to achieve the Gold Standard of Reporting, planning is critical to meeting a fast-approaching May 31st deadline. Early Engagement with Non-Operated Assets Drives Long-Term Success As part of the implementation report, a pathway for how your company plans to reach Gold Standard by Year 3 and Year 5 is required. Engagement with assets, both operated and non-operated, is critical to ensure actions promised are feasible and reasonable for your teams. Implementation plans will include a timeline of which assets will reach Level 5, by which year, and a detailed description of the actions, measurement campaigns, and technology selections planned to be conducted to get there. This may require some investigation, awareness education, and training to bring those non-operated companies up to speed on the requirements. Part of the pathway to Gold Standard needs to include an explicit and credible plan for engaging with non-operated assets. It is not enough to say that you will work with them. A clear and purposeful engagement plan will drive successful outcomes. Note that if... --- Quantifying and reporting methane emissions in a credible manner is one of the most complex challenges facing the oil and gas (O&G) sector. Generic bottom-up inventories – originally used for regulatory reporting – are being replaced with measurement-informed inventories (MIIs) that leverage company-specific data and often require comparing and combining distinct estimates in a process called reconciliation. A growing number of regulations (Europe, Colorado) and voluntary initiatives (OGMP 2. 0, MiQ, Veritas) now require MIIs. Proactive companies also want to use MIIs to establish realistic baselines, set targets, track progress, and allocate capital to emissions reduction projects.   Last week, the team at Highwood was jazzed to make a big announcement. Since 2023, we’ve been working alongside a steering committee of industry partners to better understand, analyze, and report methane emissions. The work has culminated in a new software platform called EIP, which is unlike any other digital solution for methane. In this article I’ll introduce you to EIP and to the steering committee that helped develop the world’s first measurement-based methane accounting platform.   The Emissions Intelligence Steering Committee (EISC)  In late 2023, several of our customers approached us to see if we could help them with MIIs. Our consulting team had already been working on OGMP 2. 0 reporting for clients and were acquainted with the common problems in moving from generic inventories to MIIs. The critical issue they faced was that available standards and protocols were based on general principles, but did not guide operators on the specifics of how to implement them. For example, a standard might... --- 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 to prove – strong performance, maintaining investor confidence and methane accounting compliance in a world of conflicting emissions narratives. ” Developed collaboratively from day one with a steering committee of leading international O&G companies, EIP builds auditable, consistent, and framework-compliant methane inventories that comply with global methane initiatives and regulations like OGMP 2. 0, EU import requirements, MiQ, Veritas, and more. Early adopters of EIP have already realized value. One user commented: “EIP’s reconciliation workflow gives us confidence in our ability to achieve the OGMP 2. 0 Gold Standard. By providing credible, auditable workflows, it empowers us to make informed decisions and have greater confidence in our methane emissions. ” Built for the O&G Industry, by the O&G Industry EIP was co-designed with input from the Emissions Intelligence Steering Committee (EISC), comprised of four leading international and US-based O&G companies. This collaboration ensures that the platform directly addresses the challenges faced by O&G companies, from managing reputational risks to improving operational efficiency. Highwood invites O&G companies to join the movement towards measurement-informed methane accountability. Users of EIP can confidently transition to more efficient operations while safeguarding their reputation and market position.  For more information or to schedule a demo, please visit us online or contact us at info@highwoodemissions. com. About Highwood Emissions Management Highwood Emissions Management is... --- 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 new EU methane regulations were introduced in a previous Highwood article. In this article, I discuss the risks and opportunities confronting LNG Exporters relating to the EU methane regulation. The Risk for LNG Exporters   The EU is one of the world’s largest importers of oil and gas, and new methane rules, although still undefined in practice, will have sweeping impacts on LNG exporters. Key risks include:  Compliance Uncertainty: The precise details of compliance mechanisms are not yet defined, creating ambiguity for LNG exporters. This requires exporters to interpret requirements creatively and prepare accordingly. Supply Chain Transparency: Exporters must trace gas back to their producers to ensure compliance. This is particularly challenging when gas is purchased from hubs with limited producer-specific data. Competitive Cost Disadvantage: Failure to meet the EU’s progressive methane intensity and MMRV standards risks dissuasive financial penalties by regulators, which will enforce maximum methane intensity thresholds by 2030. The European Commission is developing a publicly available Methane Transparency Database, which is anticipated to be available beginning in 2026. This will include producer methane performance, leveraging both reported data and satellite measurements. This will amplify pressure to meet sustainability-conscious European consumer demands.   Strategic Responses to EU Regulations  To meet the EU’s methane regulations, exporters should focus on strategic investments... --- 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! Europe publishes FAQ for methane import rules New information on the methane import rule was released by the EU in the form of an FAQ, which underscores strict compliance expectations, requiring importers to ensure accurate data flows through their supply chain and reinforcing OGMP 2. 0 level 5 with third-party verification as a reliable compliance path. Read the entire document here. Methane data for financial institutions As the world moves to cleaner energy, financial institutions play a critical role in shaping the path forward for the oil and gas sector. Our new 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 between banks and industry. Download the free report here. China launches methane monitoring satellite China launched the Lijian-1 Y5 rocket, deploying 15 satellites, including the Xiguang-1 04, the country's first high-resolution commercial satellite for methane monitoring. The satellite was developed by Xiopm SPACE, a company under the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Click here to learn more. Understanding and optimizing EPA’s methane fee In a special Highwood blog, Chris Nixon explains EPA’s finalized Waste Emissions... --- 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 between banks and industry. Key insights include:Financial institutions face mounting pressure to align with and support oil and gas companies that will thrive in a low-carbon future. Financial institutions require accurate, company-specific methane data for their own corporate carbon accounting and meaningful engagement with the oil and gas sector. Of the four data categories defined in this report, measurement-informed inventories are best positioned to meet the needs identified by banks during New York Climate Week. The data and protocols for measurement-informed inventories, established through OGMP 2. 0 and EU regulations, should form the foundation for future engagement between banks and oil and gas companies. Thank you for reading this report, and please do not hesitate to reach out with any feedback or reflections. To view the report, use the form below to have the link emailed directly to your inbox. Get download → --- 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. In this article, we will discuss which assets are subject, facility netting, and implications for the oil and gas industry. We will also discuss WEC optimization strategies and work that we are conducting with some of our clients. Which Facilities are Subject to WEC? Non-distribution facilities1 reporting 25,000 tCO2e or more under Subpart-W are subject to WEC assessment. EPA clarifies that a facility’s reporting under both Subpart-C (combustion) and Subpart-W will only be subject if the Subpart-W portion alone exceeds this threshold. EPA further clarifies that the refining and NGL supply segments, as well as end users, are not subject to the WEC. EPA has now stated, in contrast to their original proposal, that non-production facilities with zero natural gas throughput, such as gathering and boosting facilities reinjecting underground, would not be subject to a WEC charge. EPA has also provided WEC exemptions for permanently plugged wells, unreasonable environmental permitting delays, and regulatory compliance. 2 However, a facility with exempted emissions can never generate negative WEC emissions for netting purposes. 1Segments subject to WEC: Onshore production, offshore production, gathering & boosting, processing, transmission compressor stations and pipelines, underground storage, and LNG. 2Available on a state-by-state... --- 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, Canada’s O&G sector emissions cap, Cheniere’s new MII intensity target, the Supreme Court on EPA rules, new EDF aerial research results, a new methane tracking metrics framework, the difference between SEEN and OLRE, and much more! Biden requests EU alignment on methane regulations to facilitate LNG trade In a letter to the European Commission, the Biden administration has urged the EU to recognize U. S. methane regulations for liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports as compliant with upcoming EU standards, aiming to streamline LNG trade and solidify U. S. environmental policies. Read more here. COP29 endorses global carbon market framework Nearly 200 governments have endorsed quality standards for carbon credits, a step toward establishing a UN-backed global carbon market aimed at financing greenhouse gas reduction projects. This agreement could expedite the market's launch by next year, enabling nations and companies to offset emissions through global initiatives. Read more here. Version 4. 0 of LDAR-Sim released LDAR-Sim (Leak Detection and Repair Simulator) is an open-source simulation tool used to model and optimize methane monitoring programs in the oil and gas industry, enabling companies and policymakers to assess the effectiveness of various technology strategies. The new Version... --- 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 OOOOb1 and OOOOc2). Updates to the GHGRP to include more measurements, such as Other Large Release Events (OLRE, codified in Subpart-W). Although the Super-Emitter regulations in OOOOb and OOOOc are extremely similar, OOOOc’s equivalency deadlines are years away; therefore, we will focus on the presently in force OOOOb. Although OOOOb’s SEEN and Subpart-W’s OLRE are designed in alignment, they are not the same thing. We will explain below the methodology, including a convenient flowchart, where a SEEN can trigger an OLRE. However, A SEEN can exist without becoming an OLRE, and an OLRE can exist without a preceding SEEN. What is a Super-Emitter Event? Within OOOOb (§ 60. 5371b), a Super-Emitter Event is defined as any oil and gas emissions event, remotely detected, emitting 100 kg/hr of methane or greater. 3 In a previous article, we explained how third parties qualified in remote detection can submit detections to the EPA, which will then be verified and forwarded as a Super-Emitter Event Notification (SEEN) to the operator believed to be responsible. The operator must investigate the event and report back to the EPA within 15 days, including the following details: Whether a facility is owned within... --- 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 on future research, a scoping review documents and synthesizes research on onshore oil and gas methane measurement research. The authors documented the following themes: An upward trend in methane research, with 98% of articles published from 2012-2022. Most articles were U. S. based with other countries under-represented. Most articles measured at site or region/basin levels. The most common emissions sources identified are well pads, compressors, tanks, unlit flares, and gas plants. Most articles acquired snapshot measurements without temporal variability. Emissions profiles were consistently heavy-tailed. Bottom-up inventories consistently under-estimate compared to top-down measurements. The authors conclude that future research focus on under-represented regions & sources, identifying root causes & linking measurements to mitigation, and multi-level emissions integration here. Vollrath, C. , Hugenholtz, C. H. , & Barchyn, T. E. (2024). Onshore methane emissions measurements from the oil and gas industry: A scoping review. Environmental Research Communications. Measurement-Informed Inventory for US Oil and Gas Methane Emissions 1540 ground-based facility-level methane emissions measurements are compiled and analyzed. By integrating spatial oil and gas data, a national methane emissions inventory with 10 km by 10 km resolution is constructed (available here). The authors’ measurement-based national oil and gas emissions... --- 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 equations applied across various spatial and temporal scales. In our Highwood Glossary, we define reconciliation as the exploration of the reasons behind these variations, including efforts to harmonize disparate estimates into combined estimates that are more robust. However, the term "reconciliation" has evolved to encompass a broad array of meanings in this context. This ambiguity can lead to confusion and potentially undermine efforts to address methane emissions effectively. It is important for stakeholders to be precise in their usage of the term, as failure to do so risks trivializing the complexities involved in comparing and combining diverse emissions estimates. As reconciliation becomes more ingrained in industry practices, clarity and specificity are crucial to ensuring that it serves its intended purpose without adding unnecessary noise to the conversation. Section 1: The evolving reconciliation landscape In response to the pressing need for accurate methane emissions data, a growing number of regulations and voluntary initiatives are beginning to require—or indicate that they will soon require—reconciliation. These requirements are part of a broader movement towards Measurement-informed inventories (MIIs), where company-specific data are replacing generic estimates. Despite the initial confusion and complexity surrounding MIIs, it is evident that they are... --- 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 $2. 23 million to Highwood Emissions Management. The funds will support our $4. 46 million project to validate and further develop our Emissions Intelligence Platform, which enables users to perform reconciliation and build measurement-informed methane inventories. Learn more here. Report: 2023 global gas flaring increased despite commitments A new report by the World Bank Group’s Global Flaring and Methane Reduction Partnership shows that gas flaring in 2023 reached 148 bcm – a 7% increase over the previous year. Oil production remained constant, suggesting an increase in intensity. Nine countries, producing 50% of the world’s oil, account for 75% of flaring. Read more here. Marathon Oil and US reach $241 million air pollution settlement As part of an “ongoing crackdown” on methane emissions and VOCs, the US Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Justice jointly announced that Marathon Oil will pay a $64. 5 million penalty for violations to the Clean Air Act. Marathon will also be required to bring facilities into compliance at a price tag of $177 million. The record settlement amounts to approximately 15% of Marathon’s 2023 earnings. Learn more here. Applications are open for $850 million in methane funding As part of... --- Over the years, we’ve received many requests for high-quality methane training. In response, Highwood Emissions Management has teamed up with SAGA Wisdom to deliver a best-in-class methane emissions education and training curriculum for oil & gas professionals. I’m thrilled to be the instructor for the first course, designed to equip energy professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to tackle methane emissions. The course, Fundamentals of Methane Emissions Management, provides an in-depth understanding of methane properties, sources, management strategies, and future trends. The course is split into two parts, and each is designed to take about one day to complete. This article provides an overview of the course and a offers a special promotion for new students. This course is a pre-requisite for several more methane-related courses that are coming later this summer, so stay tuned or get a sneak peek here. Part 1: Sources and Estimation Basics, Properties, and Sources of Methane – Chapter 1 starts with the basics, including methane’s chemical properties, characteristics, and its role in our society and economy. Next, we cover global source and sinks of methane, distinguishing between natural sources (e. g. , wetlands) and anthropogenic sources (e. g. , agriculture, energy). Methane in Oil and Gas – Methane sources in O&G are diverse, spanning venting, leaking, methane slip, and process failures. We cover these sources and provide a brief history of academic research in methane emissions, including how our understanding of the challenge has evolved over the past decade. We finish Chapter 2... --- We’re thrilled to announce a partnership with SAGA Wisdom to offer a series of high-quality methane courses available on-demand for oil & gas professionals. Understanding methane emissions is highly complex, which is further magnified by rapidly changing policies, standards, technologies, and stakeholder expectations. These factors are driving industry demand for premium education and training. To meet this need, Highwood has teamed up with SAGA Wisdom to offer a best-in-class methane curriculum. The first two courses are live: Fundamentals of Methane Emissions Management Part 1: Sources and Estimation The basics of methane emissions, covering sources, methane properties, estimation techniques, independent research, bottom-up inventories, and methane reconciliation. Fundamentals of Methane Emissions Management Part 2: Mitigation and Innovation Building on Part 1, expand your knowledge of methane management drivers and policies, mitigation tools and techniques, advancements in software and modeling, and future trends. Additional course topics set to launch throughout 2024 will feature a holistic view of the methane emissions landscape: Detection and quantification technologies and advanced applications Reconciliation and uncertainty Mitigation options and value Regulations and compliance Voluntary initiatives and emissions certifications Achieving the OGMP 2. 0 Gold Standard Simulation and forecasting To celebrate the launch of our partnership, Highwood and SAGA Wisdom are offering a special promotion. Check out the press release or contact us to learn more.   --- Update (November 7, 2024): Since the publication of this post, the European Commission has indicated that producers seeking to import oil and gas into the EU may be considered compliant with EU regulations on measuring, monitoring, reporting, and verification if their reporting is equivalent to OGMP 2. 0 level 5 requirements and the data is independently verified. For North American energy producers seeking access to EU markets, this provides additional clarity and opportunity for producers incorporating or considering incorporation of measurement informed inventory methodologies to their emissions strategies. On May 27th, 2024, the European Commission (EC) legislated the world’s first-ever regulation on methane emissions from oil and gas imports. Under the new rules, European Union (EU) oil, gas, and coal companies are required to measure, monitor, report, and verify (MMRV) their methane emissions. The new regulation will gradually apply these same stringent requirements to EU oil, gas, and coal imports,1 requiring incremental compliance2 according to the following timeline: 2025: Exporters to the EU must include whether and how they are measuring, reporting, and reducing methane emissions. 2027: MMRV processes equivalent to EU producer standards are required on all new import contracts to the EU. 2028: Producers must report, by methodology set by the EC,3 the methane intensity of oil, gas, and coal that they are placing on the EU market. 2030: Oil, gas, and coal imported into EU market must be below maximum methane intensity values. 3 The Risk As one of the world’s largest oil and gas importers, the... --- This edition features a new rule on methane imports to the EU, Subpart W updates, new published methane protocols from the CDPHE, a new methane training curriculum, the EPA portal opening for submissions, a long anticipated GHG report from the National Petroleum Council, finalization of the Waste Prevention Rule, a new protocol from MiQ re: aggregating methane emissions along the supply chain, as well as some exciting career opportunities at Highwood. Thanks for reading the Highwood Bulletin for all your updates in the world of methane emissions! Europe approves methane rule for natural gas importsMinisters representing European Union countries (except Hungary) have voted in favor of a new rule that will impose maximum methane intensity values on imported fossil fuels from 2030 onwards. These long-awaited rules leave many questions on how to calculate methane intensity, which will be revealed in subsequent documentation, and will have significant impacts for countries exporting natural gas to the EU, including the growing US LNG market. Read more here. US EPA publishes final GHG reporting ruleThe United States Environmental Protection Agency has published the final Subpart W updates, which cover greenhouse gas reporting requirements for the oil and gas industry. Most source categories are updated, and some new categories exist. Most notably, large release events are now included to account for super-emitters than are not covered by other source categories. Access relevant documents on EPA’s website here and read Highwood’s blog post on the final rule here. Colorado publishes methane intensity verification protocolsThe Colorado Department... --- OGMP 2. 0, the United Nation’s (UN) flagship oil and gas reporting framework for methane emissions, is one of 24 voluntary initiatives available to the energy industry. With a steady uptake rate, OGMP 2. 0 has seen the largest increase in participation year-over-year. From 2022 to 2023, participation in OGMP 2. 0 increased by 86%, growth well beyond any other single voluntary initiative. In our previous article, ‘Should We Join OGMP 2. 0? ’, we discussed some of the considerations to help companies decide if OGMP 2. 0 is right for them, including: Managing multiple regulatory jurisdictions. Stakeholder pressure. Wanting recognition above and beyond regulatory requirements. It's the right thing to do. We also discussed Highwood’s approach to a Preparedness Review to assess a company’s status and determine the effort, resources, and steps required to commit to, or progress within the OGMP Framework. Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to become an OGMP 2. 0 member, joining over 130 oil and gas companies with assets in over 70 countries, collectively representing over 40% of global oil and gas production. You have now committed to a measurement-based framework and achieving a path to Gold Level status in 3 years (five for non-operated assets). You’ve joined a community of practice where learnings and experiences are shared amongst a peer group committed to accuracy and transparency in emissions management and reporting. Learnings are shared through UNEP, workshops, and conferences. You’ve identified and mapped commitment targets, reviewed your methodologies to assess your status level, and... --- On May 6th, 2024, the EPA finalized amendments to the Subpart-W methodology (petroleum and natural gas emissions sources) of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). 1 The revisions are intended primarily to address gaps in reporting, so that all methane emissions from applicable facilities are reported, by: Adding new emissions calculation methodologies Improving existing emissions calculation methodologies Improving verification and transparency of data collected Including technical amendments, clarifications, and corrections These revisions will be in effect January 1st, 2025,2 with submissions for the 2025 reporting year due March 31st, 2026. An operator’s Waste Emissions Charge (WEC) for 2025 emissions will be assessed based on these revisions (1200 USD/tCH4 above the threshold). However, facilities may choose to use the Subpart-W revisions for the 2024 reporting year, which could be beneficial regarding WEC liability. Additionally, the final Subpart-W rule allows facilities to use a single consistent method to demonstrate compliance with multiple EPA programs, where a Subpart-W facility contains sources that are also subject to NSPS OOOOb or EG OOOOc; data derived from OOOOb implementation can be used for GHGRP, rather than requiring different monitoring methods. These amendments to Subpart-W were originally proposed July 6, 2023. Updates to the proposed version include: removing the 250 mtCO2e total event threshold for other large release events, reducing default other large release event duration from 182 to 91 days, allowing facilities to opt into the revised methodology a year earlier than mandatory, and updating methane’s GWP in Subpart-A from 25 to 28. Background In response... --- With methane quantification research gaining momentum by the day, it was truly difficult to narrow this Research Digest down! In this edition, we recap the latest measurement-based inventory research, exciting progress on super-emitter quantification, and the latest results from satellite quantification, including the very first published results from NASA’s latest orbital emissions detection technology, EMIT. First Orbital Emissions Observations from NASA’s EMIT The first methane and carbon-dioxide observations from NASA’s EMIT imaging spectrometer aboard the international space station are presented. Emissions from energy-producing countries in the Middle East and Central Asia are analyzed. 88. 7% of methane emissions in the countries analyzed here are from oil and gas, and 8. 2% from the waste sector; the largest total country wide methane emissions are observed in Turkmenistan (731 tCH4/h). The authors indicate EMIT is almost 100 times more sensitive than TROPOMI, and demonstrate its ability to identify, geolocate, and quantify multiple emission sources in close proximity ( --- With 130 oil and gas companies representing assets in 70 countries, OGMP 2. 0 member companies now account for almost 40% of global oil and gas production and over 80% of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) flows. From 2022 to 2023, OGMP 2. 0 saw 86% growth in participation, including some of the largest global oil and gas players. In our previous article, ‘Why OGMP 2. 0? ’, we highlighted some of the reasons we believe there has been a strong uptake in OGMP 2. 0 participation, notably: Alignment with the UN = global credibility Measurement Informed Inventory (MII) Regulatory compliance and risk mitigation Driving operational excellence Is OGMP 2. 0 right for your organization? OGMP 2. 0 is a commitment that requires strategic planning, implementation, and support across the organization to meet defined targets and timelines. Participation may require additional resources including expertise and cost, however, OGMP 2. 0 also offers opportunities within the organization and externally. In this article we highlight some considerations to help you decide if this is the right path for your organization based on the feedback we receive from clients through the decision-making process. OGMP 2. 0 might be a good fit for you if any of the following scenarios describe challenges you are currently facing. Managing Multiple Regulatory Jurisdictions For companies that span multiple regulatory jurisdictions, managing different requirements can become a challenge. OGMP 2. 0 can provide a solution that currently meets or exceeds most regulatory requirements by providing a standardized platform to... --- Introducing the Quantification Debate There is a debate raging in methane. A debate about the value of methane quantification. In the red corner, you have the quant-heads. Those designing, promoting, and implementing an emerging cacophony of company-specific quantification protocols and standards, often called “measurement-informed inventories”. They are obsessed with pinning down an ever-elusive truth, to multiple decimal places, at any cost. In the blue corner you have the anti-quantificationists. These are professionals who are laser focused on reducing emissions. They believe deeply in their understanding of methane sources and their capacity to eliminate them. They often proclaim, “Why spend money on quantification when we can spend that money on reducing emissions? ” These red and blue corners are clearly hyperbolic, yet they offer an alluring oversimplification of a complex topic. The quantification debate is not just a false dichotomy but a harmful distraction. Both are critical, mutually reinforcing efforts that, when combined, can lead to substantial progress in managing methane emissions. Why Methane Quantification Matters Imagine that your doctor tells you that you need to lose 20 pounds. Eager to improve your health, you enthusiastically take up the challenge and lose some weight. Great job! Unfortunately, you never stepped on a scale – so you don’t know where you started, and you don’t know how much weight you lost. The feeling that you made a change might be fulfilling for you, but it’s hard to prove your progress to your doctor, your friends, or yourself. I think you see where... --- Why OGMP 2. 0? 130 oil and gas companies with assets in over 70 countries. 38% of global oil and gas production. 80% of LNG flows. What is the common link? The Oil and Gas Methane Partnership 2. 0 (OGMP 2. 0). OGMP 2. 0 is the United Nation’s (UN) flagship oil and gas methane reporting framework for methane emissions in Oil and Gas that requires the collection and reporting of measurement informed inventories (MII) derived from methane measurements. OGMP 2. 0 is one of 24 voluntary initiatives available to the energy industry across the supply chain. As outlined in Highwood’s Voluntary Emissions Reduction Initiatives in 2023, there has been a steady uptake rate in most of these initiatives, with OGMP 2. 0 seeing the largest increase in participation year-over-year. From 2022 to 2023, participation in OGMP 2. 0 increased by 86%, well beyond what any other single voluntary initiative saw. Why OGMP 2. 0? As concerns about climate change and greenhouse gas emissions continue to escalate, joining OGMP 2. 0 presents numerous compelling reasons for companies to align themselves with best practices and contribute to a more sustainable future. Alignment with the UN = Global Credibility OGMP 2. 0 is aligned with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Sustainable Development Goals. These 17 goals were adopted by all 193 UN member states in 2015. The goals represent a global pledge to end poverty and inequality, promote sustainable development, and foster climate stability. Stakeholders, including investors, customers, and communities, increasingly... --- This week’s Highwood Bulletin contains regulatory updates (EPA, SEC), OGMP-aligned Veritas protocols, MethaneSAT and Google, IEA Methane Tracker, Highwood’s AER technology report, new OGMP 2. 0 members, US DOE funding for methane, big leaks in the news, a novel Highwood analysis on super-emitters, a bank gets serious on methane, career opportunities, and the conferences you’ll find us at this spring. Get all your methane updates in the Highwood Bulletin! United States SEC disclosures rule passed but faces lawsuits U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s long-awaited climate disclosure rules were approved on March 6 but were met with a lawsuit on the same day and are now facing a total of 9 lawsuits by at least 25 states. The legal challenges will be considered by the St. Louis-based 8th U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals. If the rule holds, initial disclosures will be required in March 2026. Read more here. Final EPA Methane Rule published in Federal Register, but faces legal challenges The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Final Rule for methane controls has entered the federal register, triggering an effective date of May 7 2024. However, 24 Republican states are suing the EPA, while 20 Democratic states have filed a motion in defense of the rule. Find the rule in the Federal Register here and read about the legal challenges here. New Veritas Protocols released that align with OGMP 2. 0 Veritas Pathway 3 (OGMP 2. 0 aligned) has been published. Company-specific emissions inventories based on measurements are critical, yet... --- The Rise of Public Satellite Methane Data In recent years, the rapid advancement of space-based remote sensing technology has ushered in a new era of environmental monitoring. Satellites are now equipped with methane sensing capabilities, and previously invisible methane emissions are under surveillance, particularly within the oil and gas industry. With new data comes new applications – including the emergence of conflicting narratives among different stakeholders. Responding (in part) to a decade of academic research revealing a discrepancy between reported and independently measured emissions, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently proposed rules that allow accredited third parties to report detected methane plumes to the EPA, which could count towards the amount of methane tax some companies are required to pay. In addition to regulatory shifts, new public datasets bring reputational risks, especially as media groups like Bloomberg regularly publish on large methane events attributed to specific energy companies. Efforts to benchmark and compare companies with this data are underway, and investors are watching closely. The satellite data that exists today could be just the tip of the iceberg. Methane innovation is accelerating, and multiple new satellites are expected in 2024. The Environmental Defense Fund's MethaneSAT will be launching on a SpaceX rocket in early March and data will be available later this year. The Carbon Mapper Coalition Tanager satellites are also expected to launch early this year. Both promise to provide free data to researchers, environmental nonprofits, and journalists. Operators are therefore asking themselves an important question:... --- This week brings announcements from Veritas (new protocols), the methane fee rule, the Colorado SeekOps approval, LongPath’s DoE loan, Exxon’s methane report, white papers, resources, and more. Thanks as always for reading the Highwood Bulletin! Version 2. 0 of Veritas Protocols released GTI Energy announced the publication of v2 of the Veritas Protocols. The goal of Veritas is to bring calculated and measured methane data streams together to help companies get closer to their true methane emissions. Learn more about (and download) the new protocols here. ‘Waste Emissions Charge’ proposed by EPA The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published the draft rule of their ‘Waste Emissions Charge’ (informally known as the methane fee). The draft rule (now open for comment) clarifies how companies calculate their reporting threshold and net it across multiple facilities. Read about it in the news here or read our blog on it here. Find EELP’s legal analysis here. SeekOps approved by Colorado regulator Highwood proud to have supported SeekOps in securing the first-ever regulatory approval in the United States for drone-based methane leak-detection, quantification, and repair. Read about the approval here. LongPath secures $189m DoE loan LongPath Technologies has received $189m from the US Department of Energy in the form of a loan. The funds will extend their Emissions Overwatch System in high-density, high-risk methane regions covering over 62,000 km2. Read more here. Exxon publishes approach to methane Interested in learning more about how Exxon is tackling methane and ‘Aiming for Zero’? They share their approach... --- In the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Congress tasked the EPA with developing a Waste Emissions Charge (WEC, i. e. , waste methane fee) for the 2024 Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) reporting year and onward. EPA responded to this mandate by releasing a detailed proposed rule on January 12, 2024. Here, we summarize the motivation for this proposed rule and briefly address two questions that were clarified within the document: How do I calculate my emissions threshold, and how can I net this threshold across multiple facilities? Background The IRA tasked the EPA with developing a framework for oil and gas operators to pay a charge on reported methane emissions over specified thresholds. The IRA specified several key aspects of the WEC: • The uncharged threshold would be a portion (0. 05% to 0. 2%) of natural gas a facility sends to sale. • Operators are required to pay for any emissions above their threshold: 900 USD/tonne of methane in the 2024 reporting year, increasing to 1200 USD/tonne in 2025, and then 1500 USD/tonne in 2026 onward. • The WEC would be based on GHGRP methodology of part 98 Subpart W. • The WEC will be assessed based on GHGRP emissions for the reporting year of 2024 and forward. However, the IRA was not clear about which metrics would be used to calculate this threshold. The IRA also permits emissions to be netted across multiple assets for calculation of the threshold, yet the IRA wording around netting is vague. In... --- On December 2nd, EPA released the final form of the highly anticipated final methane rules, OOOOb and OOOOc, regulating emissions from oil and natural gas operations. Here, we focus on OOOOb’s finalized emission monitoring requirements and how alternative/advanced technologies can be used for various compliance pathways. This is part two of a two-part series. In part one, we focused on the pending Super Emitter Response Program, including how it will impact emissions inventory reporting. Fugitive emissions monitoring and use of advanced technologies Within OOOOb, the phrase “alternative test method” (§60. 5398b(d)) describes the combination of an advanced methane detection technology and work practice; this applies to modern periodic screening technologies and continuous monitor solutions (CMS). EPA provides streamlined (§60. 5398b) and non-prescriptive (§60. 5399b) pathways for advanced technology approval. Within the prescriptive section (§60. 5398b), periodic screening frequency requirements are based on the technology’s Minimum Detection Level (MDL) for methane, between 1 and 15 kg/h (OOOOb, tables 1, 2). The prescriptive section (§60. 5398b) also provides CMS options—action is required when the rolling average methane emission rate (90-days or 7-days) exceeds specific thresholds over the site-specific baseline. Additionally, the baseline must be periodically updated. Regarding periodic screening program design, OOOOb permits significant flexibility: Multiple technologies may be combined into an alternative screening program, with screening frequencies based on the least sensitive technology. Any alternative screening method may at any point be substituted with an OGI survey, but if an OGI survey is required, it may not be substituted with another... --- Our third full year in business was our best yet. Here’s a recap of all that we accomplished – and a glimpse into what we have planned for 2024. Business Milestones • Closed a USD 3. 25m SEED round to build and scale a newly announced enterprise SaaS solution. The round was led by Energy Capital Ventures and supported by Veritec Ventures and Overview. Read the press release here. • Supported numerous leading companies through OGMP 2. 0 evaluation, planning, and implementation, including reconciliation and achieving the Gold Standard. Learn more about our OGMP 2. 0 services suite here. • Developed cost-optimized emissions reduction roadmaps using our proprietary Reduction Pathways software for companies and assets around the world, including modeling of environmental liabilities to support due diligence activities. • Combined diverse methane and inventory data (source-level, site-level, public) to build measurement-informed inventories using Veritas and other reconciliation approaches for better baselines and targets. • Supported a range of clients in modeling and commenting on proposed US EPA and PHMSA rules. • Supported many O&G companies with LDAR-Sim to develop more effective LDAR programs by using new technologies and optimizing deployment strategies. • Collaborated with regulators and vendors in multiple jurisdictions (both in Canada and the US) to enable the use novel methane monitoring technologies within regulations. Contributions in Education and Innovation • Published countless articles and a wealth of insight in our Highwood Bulletin – all free, no-strings-attached value brought to the public through our mission to Educate, Collaborate, and... --- Methane Rule Comparison: United States (final) vs. Canada (draft) A comparison of US EPA’s OOOOb/c and Canada’s ECCC methane rules for the oil and natural gas industry. New regulations? In December 2023, at COP28, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule expected to achieve methane reductions of 87% relative to 2005. The next day, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) published a similar methane rule intended to achieve a 75% reduction in O&G methane emissions by 2030 relative to 2012. In this post, we compare the two new rules. Overall, they are surprisingly inconsistent given the intention by both to dramatically cut methane emissions from all sources. In particular, technology deployment requirements and opportunities for leak detection and repair (LDAR) differ markedly. Canada has also opted not to follow the EPA’s lead in implementing a super-emitter response program that allows third-party methane data to be submitted to the EPA. Full details are presented in a series of tables below. Please get in touch if you find any errors or if you have questions. Please note that the Canadian draft rule is expected to change in response to comments. How can Highwood help? Highwood is helping companies prepare for new regulations in both the US and Canada. Our consulting services and software help energy companies improve LDAR strategy, streamline compliance roadmapping, prepare for third-party super-emitter response, align regulations with voluntary initiatives, and develop credible measurement-informed inventories. Please get in touch to learn more. Table 1. Overview EPA OOOOb... --- A flurry of announcements at COP28 has left the O&G methane community dazed and scrambling to get clarity on the implications of new regulations, public datasets, commitments, and initiatives. We’ll be posting a variety of articles to help get our readers up to speed. To start, this week’s newsletter provides a quick and dirty overview of recent events. Thanks as always for reading the Highwood Bulletin! Oil and Gas Decarbonization Charter Announced Launched at COP28 by 50 O&G companies around the world, the Oil and Gas Decarbonization Charter (OGDC) commits to 0. 2% methane intensity by 2030, net-zero Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2050, and the elimination of routine flaring. Members include super-majors and NOCs and collectively account for 40% of global oil production. Read about it here. In parallel, leading technical experts (IOGP, MGP, OGCI, and EDF) have teamed up to develop a framework to help companies participate. Read more here. US EPA Releases Final Methane Rules On December 2nd, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published the final version of the long-awaited methane rule. The rule includes standards for new and modified sources as of December 6th, 2022 (40 C. F. R. part 60, subpart OOOOb) and a new subpart (OOOOc) for existing sources. Click here to dive head-first into the ~1700 page rule. Canada’s ECCC Releases Draft Methane Rules Following immediately on the heels of the final EPA rule, Canada’s Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) published a draft rule to reduce O&G methane... --- How the Super-Emitter Response Program Affects Operators: Amendments to EPA Subpart OOOOb, Part 1 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has now formally adopted, the methane rule (written in the federal... How the Super-Emitter Response Program Affects Operators: Amendments to EPA Subpart OOOOb, Part 1 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has now formally adopted, the methane rule (written in the federal regulations as two new subparts for petroleum and natural gas systems: New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) OOOOb and Emissions Guidelines (EG) OOOOc). The EPA developed these subparts to limit methane emissions by tightening operational standards and increasing monitoring requirements — which includes the authority of third parties to report super emitter emission events. Here, we delve into the political tug-of-war leading to these regulations, provide a high-level overview of what is subject and when, and, most importantly, analyze how the super-emitter regulations affect operators. This is part one of a two-part series. In this article we will introduce the methane rule and explore important details regarding the Super Emitter Response Program, including how this will impact emissions inventory reporting. In part two we will explore in detail updates since our previous article discussing methane emissions monitoring requirements and regulatory framework for advanced technology deployment. Background First, some background on how the methane rule came to exist: 2017: President Trump issued the “Executive Order on Promoting Energy Independence and Economic Growth”. In compliance, the EPA reviewed existing 2012 and 2016 rules, rescinding NSPS for VOC and methane sources in the transmission and storage segments. 2021: President Biden issued Executive Order 13990: “Protecting Public Health and the Environment and Restoring Science to Tackle the Climate Crisis. ” This instructs the EPA to... --- Methane detection and quantification science continues to advance at a rapid pace. In this edition of the Research Digest, we catch you up on satellite technology, top-down vs. bottom up reconciliation, life cycle assessments, and more! “Clear Eyed Assessment” of 9 Methane Detecting Satellites. 82 single blind controlled release tests are performed during satellite overpasses of GHGSat-C WorldView-3, EnMAP, Gaofen 5, Ziyuan 1, Huanjing 2, PRISMA, LandSat 8 and 9, and Sentinel-2. The authors report that, generally, the wider the path a satellite senses (swath), the higher its minimum detection limit will be. The analytical methods produced 0 false positives for methane emissions, which includes considerations of difficulties due to cloud cover interference and water body enhancement. The authors report these findings as a step toward confidence in satellite found methane emissions here. Sherwin, E. , El Abbadi, S. , Burdeau, P. , Zhang, Z. , Chen, Z. , Rutherford, J. , ... & Brandt, A. (2023). Single-blind test of nine methane-sensing satellite systems from three continents. EGUsphere, 2023, 1. Investigation of TROPOMI’s Global Satellite Coverage. TROPOMI onboard the Sentinel-5P satellite is a methane detection instrument with daily global coverage. To understand its limitations, researchers generated a gridded global map of days with valid observations from TROPOMI for 2019–2021. Observational coverage over dryland regions is found to be promising (as high as 58. 6%), but coverage over tropical regions and high latitudes is limited (as low as 0%). At high latitudes, coverage is affected mainly by cloud cover and solar... --- It has been a wild week in methane! New methane import regulations in Europe could alter international gas trade and US Department of Energy announces a multi-lateral differentiated gas framework initiative. Meanwhile, JPMorgan is taking a stronger stance on methane. A new Nature Energy paper on differentiated gas and intel on Bill Nye are among the other stories in this week’s edition! It has been a wild week in methane! New methane import regulations in Europe could alter international gas trade and US Department of Energy announces a multi-lateral differentiated gas framework initiative. Meanwhile, JPMorgan is taking a stronger stance on methane. A new Nature Energy paper on differentiated gas and intel on Bill Nye are among the other stories in this week’s edition! We are also hiring for some exciting roles. Thanks as always for reading and your support of Highwood. Europe Passes Methane Import Law The European Union finalized a law on Wednesday to monitor and decrease methane emissions in the oil and gas sector. The law, requiring the O&G industry to measure, report, and verify emissions, will apply to natural gas imports from 2030 onwards. EU is a lucrative market for the US, who will need to meet these new requirements. Read more here. DOE Announces International MMRV Framework The US Department of Energy has announced a new working group comprised of 14 countries that will set a measurement, monitoring reporting, and verification (MMRV) framework so that credible, comparable information can be provided to natural gas markets. Read more here. JPMorgan Zeroes in on Methane A new TCFD Climate Report was released by JPMorgan including a separate report on the ‘Methane Emissions Opportunity’, which focuses specifically on how oil and gas companies can leverage technology to reduce methane emissions. Pressures from lenders have increased in recent years as they become motivated to drive down emissions in their portfolios. New... --- I’m writing this week’s Highwood Bulletin from Houston Texas, where I’m enjoying Tex Mex, meeting up with clients, talking about methane fee strategy, and attending the ONE Future annual conference. This week’s bulletin covers new EPA rules, EU import rules, consolidation, MiQ equivalency guidance, and new reports, conferences, and other opportunities. Thanks as always for reading! New EPA Rules Coming Soon Both OOOOb/OOOOc and the IRA Methane Fee proposal have reached the Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President for final review and approval. We should have final rules very soon. In the meantime, you can request a meeting with OMB here, or just hold your breath like me! Europe Natural Gas Import Restriction Proposed for Methane The European Commission is proposing that natural gas imported to Europe would need to meet specific targets for methane emissions occurring across the supply chain. The proposal is for the rule to take effect in 2030, but debates are underway to bring the effective date to 2026. The rule would pressure exporting countries to not only reduce methane emissions, but quantify and track emissions. Read more here. Click here to learn more about carbon border adjustments. Exxon Acquires OGMP 2. 0 Company Pioneer Major consolidation is underway in the US, with Exxon acquiring Pioneer and Chevron acquiring Hess. The consolidations raise interesting questions on future emissions commitments, as Exxon has a 2030 net-zero target in the Permian, while Pioneer is committed to OGMP 2. 0. Read more here. MiQ Releases... --- This is the second in a series of four articles on the 2023 Voluntary Initiatives Report by Highwood Emissions Management. To read the full Voluntary Emissions Reduction Initiatives in 2023 click here Article: As the world strives to achieve the climate goals set out in the 2015 Paris Agreement, parts of the world still do not have access to a single, basic, reliable energy source. As this, and other factors, continue to contribute to rising global energy demand, the energy industry has an important part to play. As the industry faces pressure to reduce GHG emissions, those who proactively exceed the regulatory requirements are starting to be rewarded. By participating in Voluntary Initiatives, energy companies are distinguishing themselves and leaders in clean-er energy, balancing both rising demand, and climate objectives. Global Demand Approximately 1 billion people still lack reliable access, or any access, to electricity. While environmental concerns are the driver behind energy transition, transition cannot be achieved at the expense of economic sustainability and development, or access to reliable energy. As the world population surpassed 8 billion in 2023, energy demand continues to increase, rather than decrease. Canada Action notes the following anticipated demand increases: Natural gas demand is projected to grow by 1% annually from 2020-2035 (McKinsey)² Global oil demand is projected to grow to about 104 million barrels per day (bpd) by 2025 and up to 108 million bpd by 2030. (BMO Capital Markets)² While the term energy transition is broadly thrown around, it is a common... --- With growing concerns about climate change and GHG emissions, companies in the energy industry are increasingly exploring voluntary initiatives for emissions reductions. This is the first in a series of four articles on the 2023 Voluntary Initiatives Report by Highwood Emissions Management. To read the full Voluntary Emissions Reduction Initiatives in 2023 click here Article: With growing concerns about climate change and GHG emissions, companies in the energy industry are increasingly exploring voluntary initiatives for emissions reductions. While regulatory requirements set minimum standards for each jurisdiction, companies that go beyond these requirements can reap numerous benefits, and voluntary initiatives for emissions reductions have gained momentum. This special feature explores why a company that to date has followed a minimum regulatory compliance approach should be interested in voluntary initiatives, whether such initiatives are becoming table stakes, and what the future holds for the industry. License to Operate In many jurisdictions, gas producers are required to obtain and maintain licenses to operate. Regulators assess a company’s compliance with environmental regulations, social impacts, and sustainability practices when granting and renewing these licenses. By engaging in voluntary initiatives for emissions reductions, gas producers demonstrate their commitment to exceeding regulatory requirements, strengthening their position for obtaining or maintaining operational licenses. By showcasing proactive efforts to mitigate environmental impact, companies align with regulatory expectations for responsible operations. The investment landscape is increasingly considering ESG factors. Many investors, including institutional funds and asset managers, prioritize investing in companies that demonstrate strong ESG practices and are growing increasingly savvy in their expectations for tangible demonstration of minimized environmental impact. Securities regulators in the United States and Canada are proposing mandatory... --- In this week’s Highwood Bulletin, I am pleased to announce the long-awaited and very exciting release of the third edition of Highwood’s free Voluntary Initiatives report. This year’s report is better than ever so please check it out! We also catch you up on all the important conferences and courses you should know about this fall. Announcing the 2023 Voluntary Initiatives Report! One of the things we’re known for at Highwood is our annual report, Voluntary Emissions Reduction Initiatives for the Oil and Gas Industry. This year’s report is now out, and it’s better than ever, with exhaustive data on each initiative, trends over the years, and valuable insights from our expert contributors. Whether you’re a fan of this report or learning about it for the first time, hold on to your methane sensors because you’re in for a treat. Check out the 2023 report here. Course: Methane Detection and Quantification Technology The world of methane monitoring is complex – and it’s not about to get easier! If you’re struggling to understand the available technologies, how to deploy them, how to manage data, and how they fit into regulations and voluntary initiatives, you’re not alone. That’s why we put together this course with Evaluate Energy – taught by myself and Highwood’s Director RD, Dr. Jeff Rutherford. Register today for the December 2023 offering. Conference: EPA International Emissions Inventory Conference The biennial US EPA called the International Emissions Inventory Conference (IEIC) is returning and will be held this year in Seattle... --- In this month’s Research Digest, we catch you up on the latest peer-reviewed research in methane emissions science, including advancements in satellite based analytics, improvements to top-down emissions quantification, a review of emissions policy, and more! Satellite Quantification of Global Oil and Gas Emissions 22 months of high resolution TROPOMI data is used to quantify methane emissions by production basin, country, and fossil fuel (oil, gas, and coal). Global oil and gas methane emissions are estimated to be 30% higher than reported inventories. The authors assert this discrepancy is mainly due to under-reporting by the United States, Russia, Venezuela, and Turkmenistan. This study reports eight countries with oil and gas methane emission intensities exceeding 5%, with Venezuela, Iraq, and Angola exceeding 20%. The authors suggest that reducing these emission intensities to the global average of 2. 4% would remove 11 million metric tonnes of methane emissions each year here. Shen, L. , Jacob, D. J. , Gautam, R. , Omara, M. , Scarpelli, T. R. , Lorente, A. , ... & Lin, J. (2023). National quantifications of methane emissions from fuel exploitation using high resolution inversions of satellite observations. Nature Communications, 14(1), 4948. Wide Spectral Window for Remote Methane Detection Remote sensing artifacts and background noise in satellite and airborne datasets based on the matched filter approach can complicate plume identification. Matched filter methods typically analyze the 2100-2450 nm spectral window, however, the authors present methods to exploit the entire 1000-2500 nm window. This new technique, combo-MF, is reported by... --- This week’s Highwood Bulletin covers V3 of LDAR-Sim release, CDPHE methane intensity rule approval, a new state-wide technology approval in Colorado, our editorial on Canadian methane policy, MiQ-Highwood methane intensity index, the September offering of our course on methane technology, a whole bunch of fall methane conferences, and much more! Version 3 of LDAR-Sim Released The Leak Detection and Repair Simulator (LDAR-Sim) is an open-source model for testing out new methane detection and quantification solutions in a virtual environment. As part of our education mandate, Highwood has been working hard to release V3 of LDAR-Sim, which came out last week. Read all about the new version and how to use it here. Colorado Regulator Approves Methane Intensity Rule History was made last month as CDPHE, the Colorado O&G regulator, unanimously approved a new methane intensity rule that will require operators to account for discrepancies between bottom-up and top-down emissions estimates. Methane reconciliation is becoming common in voluntary initiatives like MiQ, OGMP 2. 0, and Veritas, but this is the first case of methane reconciliation appearing in a government regulation. Read more about it here. Colorado Regulator Approves New Alternative Technology The Alberta Energy Regulator is well-known for approving alternative methane monitoring technologies for leak detection and repair (LDAR). However, approvals south of the border have been slower. Last week, the first approval of an alternative solution was announced in several years. Read more about it in the Clean Connect press release here and on the CDPHE website here. Bill Whitelaw... --- LDAR-Sim is one of the leading reputable modelling tools in the forecasting and analysis of fugitive emissions. As a public, open-source platform, regulators, operators, and other interested parties can confidently use LDAR-Sim to evaluate the effectiveness of fugitive emissions management programs. LDAR-Sim is one of the leading reputable modelling tools in the forecasting and analysis of fugitive emissions. As a public, open-source platform, regulators, operators, and other interested parties can confidently use LDAR-Sim to evaluate the effectiveness of fugitive emissions management programs. Given the ever-changing emissions landscape, LDAR-Sim developers are committed to keeping the model current by advancing it alongside the emerging knowledge. Highwood Emissions Management, driven by a commitment to education, collaboration, and innovation, is a leading contributor to LDAR-Sim, keeping it aligned with the latest advancements in industry, technology, and regulations. LDAR-Sim Version 3. 0 sets the stage for ongoing updates, ensuring its continued relevance and innovation. This release enhances reliability, user-friendliness, and efficiency, laying the foundations for more exciting updates coming soon! What is LDAR-Sim? LDAR-Sim (the Leak Detection and Repair Simulator) is an open-source, publicly available, agent-based numerical model developed at the University of Calgary’s Centre for Smart Emissions Sensing Technologies in 2017. LDAR-Sim enables users to simulate LDAR program performance based on real- world data to predict emissions reduction effectiveness and costs of different programs and work practice configurations. A new and improved version of LDAR-Sim (Version 3) was just released. This article summarizes all that you need to know. What’s new? Recently, LDAR-Sim has undergone significant improvements driven by Highwood Emissions Management. These updates include standardized coding practices, enhanced documentation, streamlined user experience, and more granular parameter controls, making it a more efficient and user-friendly tool. All these changes have culminated in a new major... --- I’m excited to present a massive Highwood Bulletin this week that documents many exciting developments in emissions management for the oil and gas industry. This week I cover EPA’s proposed GHGRP updates, Highwood’s joining of Rice Alliance, Shell’s new production strategy, methane funding from EPA and DOE, new Carbon Mapper data, an offset protocol for orphaned wells, ASEAN Methane Leadership Program, use of methane satellites by Williams, articles, conferences, employment opportunities, and more. We’re also hiring a whole bunch of positions – come work with the amazing team at Highwood! EPA Proposes Revisions to GHG Reporting Program The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has revealed highly anticipated updates to its Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program that will increase emissions reporting requirements for US operators. The 650-page document proposes significant changes, including an emphasis on empirical data and large emitters not previously accounted for. Read the EPA release here and Highwood’s blog post summary here. Highwood joins Rice Alliance We are thrilled to announce that we are one of 15 companies selected by the Rice Alliance Clean Energy Accelerator. We are participating in their third class, alongside other promising start-ups focused on the energy transition. Read all about it here. Research Digest The Highwood Bulletin covers major news in emissions management. If you’re interested in learning about novel advancements in science and research, check out our Research Bulletin. We recently published the 9th edition here. Shell Abandons Plan to Cut Oil Production Shell’s new CEO is taking a different approach that his... --- On Thursday, July 6, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed revisions to the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP), specifically regarding Subpart W for petroleum and natural gas systems which describes the calculations operators use in generating an annual emissions estimate. On Thursday, July 6, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed revisions to the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP), specifically regarding Subpart W for petroleum and natural gas systems which describes the calculations operators use in generating an annual emissions estimate for facilities emitting over a certain threshold. The GHGRP has been under scrutiny as numerous measurement campaigns have highlighted significant discrepancies between emissions totals generated based on the GHGRP approach and emissions totals generated based on advanced screening measurements (e. g. , satellites, aircraft, mobile platforms and continuous monitoring systems). Many papers have pointed out that the GHGRP underreports methane because it doesn’t account for large “super-emitter” sources. This highly anticipated proposal represents the next step in U. S. methane mitigation policy towards broader inclusion of advanced screening technologies. This proposal will also have significant implications for the U. S. Greenhouse Gas Inventory and the upcoming methane fee. However, while measurement data from advanced screening technologies will clearly play a larger role in emissions reporting and inventory development, the EPA has expressed that these technologies do not represent a complete solution. Background The EPA’s revisions to the GHGRP are under the authority of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 which, among other things, tasked the EPA with revising Subpart W to incorporate more empirical data. The improved Subpart W emissions reporting will be the basis for charges imposed on operators under the Inflation Reduction Act’s Waste Emissions Charge on methane emissions (i. e. , methane fee). The Greenhouse... --- In this month’s Research Digest, we catch you up on the latest peer-reviewed research in greenhouse gas emissions science, including a review on enteric emissions mitigation, continuous monitoring simulation, characterization of increasing CH₄ emissions, quantification from Romanian assets, and more! Simulations of Methane Continuous Monitoring in the Permian Basin Detection probabilities of ground sensor networks are estimated by combining CALPUFF and CALMET dispersion modelling with Monte-Carlo simulations. The researchers tested idealized single source and multi-source scenarios for single and intermittent events with varying duration and site-specific meteorological conditions. With a strong correlation between event duration and detection probability, it was observed that the number of sensors had a much stronger influence on the overall detection probability than their detection threshold. The authors caution that “continuously operating fixed sensors will not detect all emissions” here. Chen, Q. , Schissel, C. , Kimura, Y. , McGaughey, G. , McDonald-Buller, E. , & Allen, D. T. (2022). Assessing detection efficiencies for continuous methane emission monitoring systems at oil and gas production sites. Environmental Science & Technology. Rapidly Increasing Methane Emissions in 2020 In 2020, the methane growth rate observed from the NOAA Global Monitoring Laboratory (GML) network and Greenhouse Gases Observing Satellite (GOSAT) was the highest in the past 36 years. To better understand this, researchers used a combination of bottom-up and top-down approaches to quantify the anomalies in the surface sources and in the global atmospheric hydroxyl radical sink. An atmospheric inversion was performed, showing an annual global increase of 6. 9... --- This week’s Highwood Bulletin features the MiQ-Highwood methane intensity index, Turkmenistan’s plans to act on methane, Highwood’s President featured in Veriten, Canada’s methane metrics compared to the rest of the world, PHMSA rules, conferences, employment opportunities, and more. We’re hiring a whole bunch of positions – come work at Highwood! Highwood announces successful raise We are thrilled to announce the close of our successful investment round, led by Energy Capital Ventures and supported by Veritec Ventures. The funding will accelerate the development and commercialize of our Emissions Management Toolkit software. Click here to read the press release. Highwood and MiQ Announce Methane Intensity Index MiQ and Highwood Emissions Management (HEM) today released the first open-access, measurement-informed methane intensity index for the U. S. natural gas sector. The MiQ-Highwood Index™ provides a data-driven system aimed at supporting the certified gas market, investors, and regulators alike. Read the press release here and download the report here. Turkmenistan Acts on Methane Turkmenistan is the world’s most notorious emitter of methane emissions, is often in the news for gigantic methane plumes seen from space. Recently, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov announced intentions to develop policy to curb methane, initiate pilot projects with foreign technologies, and collaborate with the International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO), part of the United Nations. Learn more here. Blog: Recap of Highwood’s Thomas Fox on Veriten On June 7, Highwood’s President Thomas Fox, was featured on the Veriten C. O. B. Tuesday Webinar. The conversation is over an hour, so Highwood’s Molly Reyes... --- Highwood Emissions Management Inc. today announced it has secured $3 million in seed funding, led by Energy Capital Ventures (ECV) and supported by Veritec Ventures. This marks the first external funding Highwood has accepted, positioning the company for accelerated growth and innovation in the emissions management market. Highwood plans to use the investment to further develop and scale its revolutionary Emissions Management Toolkit software platform. Designed to address the evolving challenges faced by the oil and gas industry, the toolkit empowers companies with the tools they need to capitalize on their greenhouse gas emissions management strategies. By providing operators with advanced data tools, Highwood empowers energy companies to achieve climate change objectives by meeting them where they are in their emissions management journey. ECV, the only early-stage venture fund investing in the future of ESG innovation and the digital transformation of the natural gas industry, served as the lead investor in this round. Highwood CEO Jessica Shumlich said ECV’s deep understanding of the industry, combined with their experience and dedicated focus on decarbonization tools, made them an ideal partner. “We were extremely impressed by Highwood's thought leadership in emissions management and mitigation and their commitment to decarbonization,” said Vic Pascucci III, Managing General Partner at ECV. “With this investment, we are confident in Highwood's ability to solidify its position as a leading provider of emissions management solutions and continue to drive positive change in the energy sector. ” “We are excited about Highwood’s future as they navigate the emerging challenges... --- Thomas Fox, President and Director of Innovation, was featured on the Veriten C.O.B. Tuesday Webinar. His session covered all things emissions: past present and future and we’ve highlighted key takeaways below, because we know you are a busy professional who has a stack of “simple” questions to get through! Has your boss ever asked you a seemingly “simple” question about the latest emissions trend that turned into an extensive research effort? Maybe a side comment about the Methane Fee, MiQ certification standards or which drone technology is most effective for OGMP 2. 0 Level 5 compliance? You’re a confident professional who stays up to date with evolving market trends and has a passionate commitment to GHG emissions reduction... but you can’t know everything, everywhere, all at once! Highwood is here to help! Thomas Fox, President and Director of Innovation, was featured on the Veriten C. O. B. Tuesday Webinar. His session covered all things emissions: past present and future and we’ve highlighted key takeaways below, because we know you are a busy professional who has a stack of “simple” questions to get through! Key Takeaways Achieving net-zero natural gas is not a technical challenge, it’s an economic challenge. Highwood can help you focus investment dollars on the LDAR programs and abatement projects unique to your asset portfolio, that yield the greatest returns. Natural gas is a valuable fuel source now and forever and we enable operators to develop this abundant resource in a responsible, cost-effective and pragmatic way. Highwood meets you where you are in your journey and together we will achieve a lower-carbon future! Motivations for oil and gas companies to pay more attention to emissions (16:18) There is a growing availability of public information. Measured data is often inconsistent with EPA reported emissions and can be up... --- This week’s Highwood Bulletin features mind-boggling methane emissions from Turkmenistan, European methane rules for imported gas, the launch of ARCHIE, new EPA rules for power sector, a new report on methane variability among companies, new PHMSA rules, conferences, and careers. Highwood is hiring numerous positions – now’s your chance to join us! “Mind Boggling” Methane Emissions from Turkmenistan With the advent of methane detecting satellites, Turkmenistan, an isolated oil and gas producing country in Central Asia, has gained international attention for excessive methane emissions. In 2022, methane emissions from two fields alone exceeded all of United Kingdom’s greenhouse gas emissions from all sources. Read more here. Europe Debates Methane Rules for Imports Importing more than 80% of its natural gas, the European Union would accomplish very little by only regulated methane emissions from domestically produced gas. On May 9, the European Parliament voted to mandate methane rules on imported gas. Such rules could have huge implications for methane emissions in the Middle East, the United States, North Africa, and elsewhere. Read more here. ARCHIE is Live Aramco’s Archie Initiative has launched, providing carbon intensity data for 96 countries accounting for 92% of global oil production. The tool leverages the Oil Production Greenhouse Gas Emissions Estimator (OPGEE) model in an intuitive and free online user interface. Check it out here. New EPA Rules Hit Power Sector The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released new regulations targeting greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector. Existing coal plants and natural gas power... --- Overview In this blog post, we provide a summary of the proposed (draft) Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair NPRM released by PHMSA in May 2023. Our summary focuses on methane detection technology requirements for transmission pipelines inspections. The document used to prepare the content of this report can be found here. Note that much of the text below is verbatim from the proposed rule. This blog post is a summary of the most important elements relating to use of methane detection and quantification technology. The following are the key takeaways from proposed regulatory amendments: PHMSA is proposing more frequent leakage surveys for regulated facilities and the minimum requirement for regulated facilities is annual inspections. Except for non-HCA class 1 and class 2, all regulated facilities (onshore transmission and gathering) must be inspected with leak detection instruments. PHMSA Gas Pipeline Leak Detection rule requires instrument-based leak detection with 5 ppm sensitivity when measuring 5 feet from pipeline. No specific technology is required if it has adequate sensitivity. Rule offers a pathway for alterative technologies that are less sensitive, but equivalence pathway is unclear. Written ALDP (Advanced Leak Detection Program) and an annual program evaluation and improvement report will be required. Timeline for compliance will be 6 months after the rule is finalized. Summary of Major Regulatory Provisions (I. B) – page 9 The NPRM is proposing the following changes: Strengthen leak survey and patrolling requirements for all 192-regulated gas pipelines. Introduce Advanced Leak Detection Program (ALDP) for all 192-regulated gas... --- This week’s Highwood Bulletin features low-carbon energy projections by Exxon, new data on emissions reductions from international O&G companies, a multi-million dollar settlement over methane leaks, and a handful of exciting upcoming conferences you should consider joining to improve your emissions knowledge and network. Not to mention, career opportunities as always! Thank you for reading the Highwood Bulletin. Exxon Forecasts Low-Carbon Energy Eclipsing Oil Revenue ExxonMobil is investing heavily in new forms of low carbon energy, including biofuels, hydrogen, wind, and solar. The company recently announced that revenue from these forms of energy may reach into the trillions over the next decade, exceeding revenue from oil. Learn more here. Super-Major Emissions Dropping Fast New data compiled by Evaluate Energy suggests that international oil and gas giants are drastically cutting their Scope 1 emissions. Repsol is leading the pack, with reported methane emissions dropping from 180 kt in 2019 to 28 kt in 2022. Learn more and see the data here. $16 Million In Settlements for Methane Leaks Regulators are increasingly cracking down on emissions from the oil and gas industry. On April 20th, US Department of Justice has reached settlements amounting to $16 million with three major oil and gas companies over leaks originating from faulty equipment. Read more here. Book: Integrated Upstream Planning If you’re interested in how emissions management fits into the broader picture of integrated planning for the upstream O&G industry, check out Matt Harriman’s new book. Conference: Banff Methane Leadership Summit If you enjoy “nerding out”... --- This week’s Highwood Bulletin features the new IPCC report, new industrial emissions regulations in Australia, new members joining OGMP 2.0, Highwood’s CERAWeek talk on video, an overview of new methane rules in the US and EU, conferences, careers, and more. Thanks as always for reading! This week’s Highwood Bulletin features the new IPCC report, new industrial emissions regulations in Australia, new members joining OGMP 2. 0, Highwood’s CERAWeek talk on video, an overview of new methane rules in the US and EU, conferences, careers, and more. Thanks as always for reading! New IPCC Report Paints Dire Picture The latest report by the U. N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), a body of leading climate scientists, predicts that Earth will surpass the 1. 5 degree Celsius threshold in the next ten years, leading to extreme consequences for humanity. In response, U. N. Secretary General António Guterres has urged developed countries to target net-zero by 2040. Read about the report here. Australia Introduces Emissions Cap New regulations will place an absolute cap on Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions. New mandatory disclosures will be required and new industrial projects that raise total emissions may be rejected. The rule is expected to cut emissions by 30% over 7 years for > 200 of the biggest industrial emitters. Read about it here. Diamondback Joins OGMP 2. 0 Diamondback Energy has joined the United Nations Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2. 0. The methane measurement and reporting framework has been adopted by approximately 100 oil and gas companies around the world and growing. Learn more about the announcement here and reach out to Highwood to learn more about adopting in OGMP 2. 0. Watch: Highwood’s CERAWeek Presentation Did you miss CERAWeek this year? Some of the best action happens in... --- The Highwood Bulletin 058 This week’s Highwood Bulletin features new DOE funding announcements, new companies joining OGMP 2. 0, a major announcement for MiQ natural gas certification, a podcast with Highwood’s CEO, new public data on methane emissions, conferences, research, and much more! Department of Energy Invests USD 47MM in O&G Methane A total of 22 research projects have been funded to tackle methane emissions from the US oil and gas industry. Selected projects focus on five areas: mitigating emissions, methane monitoring networks, basin-specific needs, integrated methane monitoring platform design, and investigating emissions from storage tanks. Read more here. Williams and APA Corporation join OGMP 2. 0 Both Williams and APA Corporation (parent of Apache) have joined the United Nations Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2. 0. The methane measurement and reporting framework has been adopted by approximately 100 oil and gas companies around the world, and growing. Learn more about the APA announcement here and Williams here, and reach out to Highwood to learn more about adopting in OGMP 2. 0. BP adopts MiQ for All US Onshore Assets BP Energy has announced that it will expand MiQ low-methane natural gas certification to 100% of its onshore upstream operations in the US. MiQ currently certifies > 10% of US natural gas production and growing. Learn more here and reach out to Highwood to get certified by MiQ. Podcast: Highwood CEO Jessica Shumlich on CollisionsYYC Highwood’s CEO Jessica Shumlich made a recent appearance on the CollisionsYYC podcast. Tune in... --- This week’s Highwood Bulletin features the launch of the Veritas protocols, updates on gas certification in Canada, the new ISSB Standards, European methane regulations, the IEA Methane Tracker 2023 report, the launch of Highwood’s emissions glossary, conferences, science, and more! Launch: Veritas Protocols Over the past year, GTI Energy has convened a diverse set of industry, research, and environmental stakeholders to develop the Veritas protocols. The first version of the protocols is now public and can be accessed here. Arc Resources Certifies 100% of Production The Equitable Origin EO100 Standard for Responsible Energy Development is one of the most rigorous ESG certification schemes for natural gas. Arc Resources, a Canadian producer, has become the first company to certify 100% of its production. Learn more here and reach out to Highwood if interested in natural gas certification. ISSB Standards Coming Next Year The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) was founded in 2021 to create global standards for sustainability disclosure. On February 16, 2023, the ISSB voted to require that new disclosure rules take place starting January 1st, 2024. These standards, which are expected to be released in June, were developed in less than a year. Learn more here. Europe Split on LDAR Requirements The European Parliament is seen as a global leader in setting emissions policy. However, debate is currently underway as to how rigorous new methane rules should be in light of energy security concerns. In particular, the EU may back track and no longer require LDAR for imported energy,... --- Introducing Highwood Emissions Management is pleased to introduce The Highwood Glossary. Terminology for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions management in the oil and gas industry can be confusing and inconsistent. The Highwood Glossary proposes a standard set of terms and definitions to help industry, regulators, innovators, and academics in different parts of the world speak the same language. Evolving Emissions Terminology After decades of similar progress by industry, regulators, and academics, many fields of emissions management have been developed independently — this simultaneous progress has resulted in diverse and often duplicated terminology. Biologists have encountered the same problem, and they solved it with ‘binomial nomenclature’. For example, the species Alces alces is known colloquially as moose in North America or Elk in Europe. As with other fields, such as geology, law, and medicine, clear and concise definitions are important for collaboration. In the emissions management industry, the term ‘quantification’ can have alternative meanings to different people and organizations - for example, it is commonly used for (1) measurement-based emission rate estimation, (2) estimating mixing ratios of methane in ambient air, and (3) combining emission factors with activity factors in a bottom-up inventory to estimate total emissions. This is an example of the numerous definitions and terms related to methane and emissions which have emerged in various regulations, guidance documents, and internal stakeholder documents. However, the lack of a universally accepted and easily accessible glossary has presented a challenge in emissions management. A Succinct Glossary that Works Fluid definitions should not be... --- In this month’s Research Digest, we catch you up on the latest peer-reviewed research in oil and natural gas (O&G) emissions science, including a Baltic Sea ultra-emitting event, methane-slip contributions, aerial measurement analysis, certified gas programs, UK under-reporting, and more! In this month’s Research Digest, we catch you up on the latest peer-reviewed research in oil and natural gas (O&G) emissions science, including a Baltic Sea ultra-emitting event, methane-slip contributions, aerial measurement analysis, certified gas programs, UK under-reporting, and more! 220,000 Tonnes of Methane Released into Atmosphere from Nord Stream Baltic Pipelines On September 26, 2022, large leaks were detected in two Baltic Sea Nord Stream pipelines near Sweden and Denmark. Researchers apply multi-source inversion techniques to in situ and satellite observations, estimating 220,000 tonnes of methane (~6. 2 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent) released before noon on October 1, 2022. The authors conclude that more accurate estimates of the total leakage and temporal variations in the methane emission rate are required to better understand the environmental impact of the incident here. Jia, M. , Li, F. , Zhang, Y. , Wu, M. , Li, Y. , Feng, S. , ... & Jiang, F. (2022). The Nord Stream pipeline gas leaks released approximately 220,000 tonnes of methane into the atmosphere. Environmental Science and Ecotechnology, 12, 100210. UK Upstream Methane Emissions are Likely 5-Fold Greater than Reported UK’s upstream oil and gas methane emissions are reassessed using an integrated approach combining direct measurements and published data. The authors estimate 289,000 tonnes methane were emitted in 2019. This compares to the National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory estimate of 52,000 tonnes in the same period. The authors suggest emission factors in this methodology may not accurately represent actual environmental conditions and management practices. The... --- This week’s Highwood Bulletin features an upcoming Veritas launch webinar, last chance to register for methane technology course this week, a new podcast episode on the EPA supplemental rule, a new CO2 satellite, an emissions survey for charity, research on offshore and Permian emissions, a blog about inventories, career opportunities, and much more! This week’s Highwood Bulletin features an upcoming Veritas launch webinar, last chance to register for methane technology course this week, a new podcast episode on the EPA supplemental rule, a new CO2 satellite, an emissions survey for charity, research on offshore and Permian emissions, a blog about inventories, career opportunities, and much more! Last Chance to Register! Methane Technology Course Are you confused about the 200+ methane detection and quantification solutions now on the market? Do you want to understand the differences and how they fit with regulations, voluntary initiatives, and emissions forecasting? Sign up for Highwood’s popular course with President Thomas Fox. Register here. Webinar Launch: Veritas Protocols Over the past year, GTI Energy has convened a diverse set of industry, research, and environmental stakeholders to develop the Veritas protocols. Join leaders from GTI Energy, Highwood Emissions Management and SLR Consulting to learn about our newly released Veritas protocols. Click here to register. Podcast: EPA Supplemental Methane Proposal Join Carrie Jenks (Harvard), Kyle Danish (Van Ness Feldman) and Daniel Zimmerle (METEC, CSU) as they discuss the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new proposed methane rule. The conversation focuses on the emerging use of “advanced technologies” to monitor for large sources of methane emissions. Listen to the episode here and read their report here. Request: We Donate to Charity if you Participate in this 5-Minute Survey! Highwood is always trying to improve our products and services so that they meet the needs of operators. To better understand our clients, we are... --- The first step towards managing and reducing greenhouse gas emissions is understanding where they’re coming from, and how much there are. Do you know where your emissions come from? Emissions Insights: Real-time insights amid fast paced change The first step towards managing and reducing greenhouse gas emissions is understanding where they’re coming from, and how much there are. This has historically been a challenging and labor-intensive process. New emissions inventory tools are enabling companies to turn static emissions data into dynamic, usable, information to drive better decision making. What is an emissions inventory? When people think of the term “inventory”, they may think that this is just a list of all equipment operating within their fleet. An accurate equipment list is important, but this is just the beginning. An emissions inventory accounts for every source of greenhouse gas emissions from within a company’s portfolio. At its core, a simple emissions inventory multiplies “emissions factors” (emissions per source) and “activity factors” (how many sources there are), to arrive at an estimate of a company total. This may include combusted, vented, and fugitive emissions. There are many ways that this can be improved and made more accurate, such as using company-specific emissions factors, rather than industry averages, using data from direct measurement, or considering specific operating parameters for the equipment in question. This provides companies a more accurate view into their past and current emissions and helps identify opportunities to make long-term improvements. Adopting a robust, well-maintained inventory is the basis for long-term emissions planning and tracking. In this article, we discuss some of the many benefits of having a good inventory and explore some of the common challenges operators face... --- This week’s Highwood Bulletin announces the launch of our new software platform, a new $50MM methane data lab at UT Austin, EOG joins OGMP 2.0, courses, micro-credentials, webinars, and a new methane datathon on emissions reconciliation. Thanks as always for reading! This week’s Highwood Bulletin announces the launch of our new software platform, a new $50MM methane data lab at UT Austin, EOG joins OGMP 2. 0, courses, micro-credentials, webinars, and a new methane datathon on emissions reconciliation. Thanks as always for reading! Launch: Highwood’s New Software Platform After more than a year in development, Highwood is excited to announce the launch of its new emissions management software as a service (SaaS) platform: the Emissions Management Toolkit (EMT). We’d love to hear from you! To learn more about EMT’s different data management and simulation modules, click here. Launch: New $50MM Emissions Data Lab Researchers at University of Texas at Austin have announced the Energy Emissions Modeling and Data Lab (EEMDL), which will establish accurate assessments of greenhouse gas emissions across oil and gas supply chains. Cheniere, EQT, and Williams are the initial sponsors of the $50MM multi-year project. To learn more, read here. EOG Joins OGMP 2. 0b EOG Resources has become the latest company to join the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2. 0. Run by the United Nations Environment Programme, OGMP 2. 0 is a voluntary methane emissions measurement, tracking, and reporting with participation from over 80 companies. Uptake in the US was slow at first but is now accelerating. Read more here. Deadline Approaching: Methane Technology Course Are you confused about the 200+ methane detection and quantification solutions now on the market? Do you want to understand the differences and how they fit with regulations, voluntary initiatives,... --- Happy New Year! We hope all of you faithful readers of the Highwood Bulletin had a restful holiday break. We can’t wait to share with you some BIG announcements in the coming weeks. Happy New Year! We hope all of you faithful readers of the Highwood Bulletin had a restful holiday break. We can’t wait to share with you some BIG announcements in the coming weeks. Launch: Free MiQ Emissions Calculator Interested in MiQ but unsure of how to calculate your methane intensity? Highwood and MiQ have teamed up to publish a free emissions calculator to help determine if you are ready for natural gas certification. Using this benchmarking tool will help you understand which grades are currently possible for your operations and may also help you benchmark your operations against your region or type of operation. Download the tool and learn more here. **This Tuesday** Webinar: OGMP 2. 0 Readiness and Insights The Oil and Gas Methane Partnership 2. 0 (OGMP 2. 0) is a global methane emissions reporting framework that leverages methane measurement to help companies track towards their targets. More and more companies around the world are committing to OGMP 2. 0. Highwood is being featured by Clean Connect in a free informational webinar on OGMP 2. 0, including what to expect as you progress from Level 1 to 5. Register for free here. Join our Team! Highwood is Hiring! We currently have multiple exciting career postings on our website. In addition to those listed, Highwood is always looking for bright folks who want to help us change the world for the better. If you have experience in greenhouse gas emissions management and you’re looking for a career change, please... --- Are you ready for natural gas certification? If you’re not sure, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Low-carbon natural gas certification programs like MiQ introduce new opportunities to better understand your emissions. A key requirement is to demonstrate a low methane intensity – in other words, show that your emissions, normalized by gas throughput, fall below a specified threshold. Are you ready for natural gas certification? If you’re not sure, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Low-carbon natural gas certification programs like MiQ introduce new opportunities to better understand your emissions. A key requirement is to demonstrate a low methane intensity – in other words, show that your emissions, normalized by gas throughput, fall below a specified threshold. Your methane intensity also determines what grade your gas receives during certification. Unfortunately, estimating intensity is tricky and there are many ways to do it. That’s why we built this tool to get you started. What is MiQ? There is broad agreement that the world must act to limit the impacts of climate change. Consumers of natural gas have begun to examine their options for lowering their Scope 3 emissions. A need therefore exists to differentiate low-intensity natural gas from more polluting options to enable buyers to make climate-conscious decisions. Differentiation may also reward proactive oil and gas companies and incentivize other operators to take more aggressive steps to reduce their emissions. MiQ is a natural gas certification program that differentiates operators with low methane emissions from the rest of the market. Regions of oil and gas operations have various average methane intensities due to the difference in operations. Therefore, some operators can achieve meaningful differentiation by receiving an evaluation better or equal to a MiQ ‘C’ grade. For operators pursuing at least a ‘C’ MiQ grade, a key requirement is to demonstrate to independent auditors a methane intensity at or below... --- This week’s Highwood Bulletin includes news of a methane collaboration between EPA and PEMEX, MiQ’s new certified gas standards covering most of the supply chain, Canada’s new O&G emissions cap, Colorado’s newly proposed methane intensity rules, webinars, career opportunities, a new award, a guest contribution by Ryan Streams, and our Research Digest. Time to get learning! EPA and PEMEX Collaborate on Methane The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Mexico’s PEMEX have jointly announced a collaboration to identify methane hotspots at onshore oil and natural gas facilities and build targeted methane reduction strategies. This partnership will help Mexico reduce venting, flaring, and fugitive emissions to achieve its commitment to the Global Methane Pledge. Read more here. MiQ Releases Updates Standards MiQ, a natural gas certification program for companies with low methane emissions, has updated its standards and published new ones. Guidance now exists for production (onshore), production (offshore), gathering and boosting, processing, transmission and storage, and LNG. An important change is the inclusion of reconciliation in the methane intensity calculation. Access the standards here. Canada Announces O&G Emissions Cap The Government of Canada has announced an emissions cap on the oil and natural gas industry. Draft regulations are expected by the spring and are intended to be finalized by the end of 2023. Details of the cap have not yet been announced, but some speculation suggests that it could be 110 tonnes, based on the government’s Emissions Reduction Plan, published in March. Read more here. Colorado Publishes Draft Methane Intensity... --- In this month’s Research Digest, we catch you up on the latest peer-reviewed advances in oil and natural gas (O&G) emissions science. Greenhouse gas emissions research continues to advance at a rapid pace! In this month’s Research Digest, we catch you up on the latest peer-reviewed advances in oil and natural gas (O&G) emissions science, including inefficient flaring, emissions underestimation, results from empirical measurement campaigns, new measurement methods, and more! Inefficient Flaring in US Estimated to Emit Equivalent of 2. 9 Million Cars Methane concentration is measured in flare combustion plumes of the Permian, Eagle Ford, and Bakken basins. This data is used to calculate an average methane destruction removal efficiency of 91%, although industry and government typically assume 98% flare efficiency. By extrapolating to the entire US, the authors estimate that methane emissions from flare inefficiency are five times higher than current assumptions. Read more here. Plant, G. , Kort, E. A. , Brandt, A. R. , Chen, Y. , Fordice, G. , Gorchov Negron, A. M. , ... & Zavala-Araiza, D. (2022). Inefficient and unlit natural gas flares both emit large quantities of methane. Science, 377(6614), 1566-1571. Multiscale Methane Monitoring Reveals Need for Harmonization Emissions are quantified for facilities in the Marcellus, Haynesville, and Permian basins. By combining multiscale measurements and monitoring of intermittent emission activity, this study demonstrated significant variation in intraday and daily emission rates. The authors find that “(EPA) GHGRP-based inventories, on average, underestimate methane emissions at the basin level”. Characterization of intermittent emission events is deemed critical. Read more here. Wang, J. L. , Daniels, W. S. , Hammerling, D. M. , Harrison, M. , Burmaster,... --- A guest contribution by Ryan Streams, Vice President, Policy and External Affairs, Kairos Aerospace on the evolution of methane regulation in the United States and what it means for our industry In the methane policy world, we’ve been inundated with updates lately. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) released its regulatory framework to slash methane emissions. US states like New Mexico have been finalizing their own methane regulations. COP27 brought about a flurry of commitments and targets. And, of course the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its long-awaited update to its methane rules, known as OOOOb and OOOOc. The team at Highwood and many others have been working hard to dissect the new proposed standards and unpack what they mean, so I won’t duplicate their work here. I want to take a moment to zoom out from the specifics of each rule and instead think about what these rules today say about how far we’ve come in our collective understanding of methane. Since I think EPA’s most recent proposed rules illustrate it best, I’ll focus there. Prior to my work leading Kairos Aerospace’s policy strategy to bring advanced methane leak detection to the mainstream, I worked for Western Energy Alliance, an oil and gas trade group that represents independent oil and gas producers on federal policy issues. I was deeply involved in the EPA’s OOOOa rule, which was the Obama administration’s methane rules package and forerunner to today’s OOOOb and OOOOc rules package. How did we get here? Released in 2015, the OOOOa rule was the first serious attempt to address methane emissions directly from US oil and gas production at the Federal level. It was revolutionary in its embrace... --- A cursory comparison of newly proposed methane rules in Canada and the United States for the oil and natural gas industry. A cursory comparison of newly proposed methane rules in Canada and the United States for the oil and natural gas industry. New regulations? What do you mean? ! Methane emissions from the oil and natural gas (O&G) industry are no cause for alarm. Natural gas, which consists primarily of methane, is routinely emitted both intentionally and unintentionally during O&G production, processing, and transportation. However, methane is a greenhouse gas, and decarbonizing our energy systems means that we must prevent it from entering the atmosphere. New regulations are coming in both the United States (US) and Canada to limit – and nearly eliminate – methane emissions from the O&G industry. This month, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Supplemental Proposal to improve their November 2021 draft. The rule is expected to achieve methane reductions of 87% relative to 2005. The day before the Supplemental was released, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) proposed a regulatory framework to achieve a 75% reduction in O&G methane emissions by 2030 relative to 2012. The purpose of this article is to compare (at a high level) elements of the proposed regulatory pathways in Canada and the US. Note that the Canadian proposed framework is not a draft rule, so details are sparse at this time. Please get in touch if you find any errors or if you have questions. How much will these regulations cost you? The big question on industry’s mind is how much these new regulations are going to cost, and... --- An in depth look into the new EPA methane emissions regulations proposal relating to a regulatory framework for advanced technology deployment. On November 11th, almost one year after the first draft release, EPA posted a supplemental proposal on methane regulations for oil and gas facilities. The new rules are ambitious and aim to achieve even more comprehensive emissions reductions than initially targeted in the first draft. According to EPA projections, by 2030, the supplemental proposal would reduce methane emissions from covered sources by 87 percent compared to 2005 levels, 13 percent more than projected for the 2021 proposal. While strengthening requirements, EPA also highlighted its intention to promote innovation and simplify the implementation of advanced technologies. The current framework reflects inputs and information received from diverse perspectives during the public comment period. To help understand, we went ahead and summarized the proposed monitoring requirements and how alternative technologies could be used for compliance. Monitoring Requirements After considering the comments received, EPA used modeling and available datasets to propose monitoring frequencies. While different monitoring techniques were evaluated, EPA did not add facility-type exemptions. The monitoring requirements, summarized below, were defined based on specific types of equipment on site. Table: Fugitive Emissions monitoring requirements by source category. Source Category Monitoring Requirements Single wellhead-only sites and small well sites Quarterly AVO inspections Multi-wellhead-only sites with two or more wellheads Semiannual OGI (or EPA Method 21) monitoring and quarterly AVO inspections. Well sites and centralized production facilities with major production and processing equipment Quarterly OGI (or EPA Method 21) monitoring and bimonthly AVO inspections. Compressor Stations Quarterly OGI or EPA Method 21 monitoring and monthly... --- The past few weeks have been massive. Today’s Highwood Bulletin covers trends in global methane concentrations, new proposed regulations and regulatory frameworks in the US and Canada, new action on methane commitments by Australia, the 2022 IMEO methane report and MARS tool, CCS commitments to achieve net-zero in Canadian oilsands, Chevron’s new methane report, employment opportunities with Highwood, and much more The past few weeks have been massive. Today’s Highwood Bulletin covers trends in global methane concentrations, new proposed regulations and regulatory frameworks in the US and Canada, new action on methane commitments by Australia, the 2022 IMEO methane report and MARS tool, CCS commitments to achieve net-zero in Canadian oilsands, Chevron’s new methane report, employment opportunities with Highwood, and much more content from our team of experts! WMO Reports Largest Global Methane Increase Ever Recorded in 2021 The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has published a new report showing that global atmospheric methane concentrations increased more from 2021 to 2022 than any other year on record (40 years). At this time, the reason for the increase is unclear, but the facts are sobering and remind us that despite considerable progress and innovation, significant work lies ahead for methane mitigation. Read the press release here and access the report here. Second Draft of US Oil and Gas Methane Rules Published In November 2021, the United States Environmental Protection Agency published a first draft of strong methane rules for the oil and gas industry. On Friday, November 11th, after extensive public commenting and a nearly a year of revisions, a second draft has been published. These rules are expected to cut methane emissions by 87% relative to 2005 levels. Comments on the updated proposal must be received on or before February 13, 2023. Access the rule and associated documentation here. Read the press release here. Canada Proposes New Regulatory Framework for O&G Methane... --- Exploring the new business avenues available to Oil and Gas operators as a result of the implementation of ‘flexibility mechanisms’ relating to the timelines to implement greenhouse gas emissions targets. The Canadian Federal Government has pledged to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions (primarily methane and carbon dioxide) across the country by 2050, with a shorter-term goal of 40-45% emission reductions below 2005 levels by 2030. Currently, the oil and gas industry in Canada accounts for roughly a quarter of all national greenhouse gas emissions. 1 In July of 2022, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault, announced the implementation of “flexibility mechanisms”, granted to the oil and gas industry, to allow for more time to meet these goals. These “flexibility mechanisms”, in line with the Paris accord on climate change, allow for companies to use carbon credits to meet reduction targets, and provide more time for long-term emissions reduction infrastructure to be built. When implemented, these mechanisms could result in new business avenues for Canadian oil and gas producers. Why the extension for oil and gas? Many of the “low-hanging fruit” emission reduction strategies are already well underway and have been adopted by the Canadian oil and gas industry. However, to achieve further emission reductions, new infrastructure will need to be built. Specifically, carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) facilities, which capture and sequester carbon dioxide emissions from petroleum facilities, or even directly from the atmosphere. These facilities are specialized and require longer timelines and large budgets to construct. Because of these constraints, a group of oil and gas companies requested an extension to the 2030 timeline. On September 23, 2022, the Federal Government released Faster and Further:... --- Initiative Highlights from Highwood’s Voluntary Initiatives Report 2022 Initiative Highlights from Highwood’s Voluntary Initiatives Report 2022 The OUR NATION’S ENERGY (ONE) FUTURE COALITION, is 1 of 24 initiatives that are analyzed in-depth in the Highwood voluntary Emissions Reduction Initiatives Report 2022. Download the full report here. The ONE Future Coalition is a growing group of over 50 U. S. companies committed to voluntarily reducing their collective methane emissions intensity across the natural gas value chain to 1% or less. Founded in 2014, ONE Future has since demonstrated an innovative, performance- and science-based approach to emissions management. By joining the coalition, companies commit to reducing emissions in all assets in at least one sector of engagement in the oil and gas value chain. One of the fundamental principles of the ONE Future initiative is allowing participants to allocate capital towards reduction approaches in a way that is tailored to the capacities of each company. Therefore, companies are not mandated to implement any specific technologies or methodologies in their pursuit of emissions reductions. While the coalition is independent and industry-led, participants have the option to disclose their emissions data and collaborate with the EPA under their Methane Challenge Program. Regardless of EPA disclosure, participant companies are provided with an EPA-generated reporting framework that requires companies to report their emissions data to the coalition annually, ensuring continual engagement and accountability. The coalition is looking into integrating direct measurement, reporting, and verification for its members moving forward to improve the transparency and accuracy of the reported emissions. The ONE Future Coalition launched... --- A lot has been happening in methane emission research! In this month’s Research Digest, we catch you up on peer-reviewed oil and natural gas (O&G) emissions science, including: under-reporting methane emissions to the UN, discrepancies between satellite and bottom-up emissions estimates, high methane emissions at low-production O&G sites, a look at future research opportunities in leak detection, drone-mounted mounted methane detector applications, and more! A lot has been happening in methane emission research! In this month’s Research Digest, we catch you up on peer-reviewed oil and natural gas (O&G) emissions science, including: under-reporting methane emissions to the UN, discrepancies between satellite and bottom-up emissions estimates, high methane emissions at low-production O&G sites, a look at future research opportunities in leak detection, drone-mounted mounted methane detector applications, and more! Satellite Estimated Oil and Gas Methane Emissions in USA 80% Higher than National Inventory Reported to the United Nations TROPOMI Satellite observations from 2018-2020 are used to quantify methane emissions in 14 oil and gas producing basins Canada and the US. By aggregating results to the national scale, researchers estimate oil and gas related methane emissions of 12. 6 million tonnes per year in the USA and 2. 2 million tonnes per year in Canada. These estimates are respectively 80% and 40% higher than national inventories reported to the UN here. Shen, L. , Gautam, R. , Omara, M. , Zavala-Araiza, D. , Maasakkers, J. D. , Scarpelli, T. R. , ... & Jacob, D. J. (2022). Satellite quantification of oil and natural gas methane emissions in the US and Canada including contributions from individual basins. Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, 22(17), 11203-11215. A Comprehensive Review of Regional and Point-Source Methane Monitoring Satellites A review is conducted of current and planned satellites observing methane via short-wave infrared. Each system’s capabilities are summarized and categorized as either area flux mappers or point source imagers. Authors stress the importance... --- The Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2.0, is 1 of 24 initiatives that are analyzed in-depth in the Highwood voluntary Emissions Reduction Initiatives Report 2022. Initiative Highlights from Highwood’s Voluntary Initiatives Report 2022 The Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2. 0, is 1 of 24 initiatives that are analyzed in-depth in the Highwood voluntary Emissions Reduction Initiatives Report 2022. Download the full report here. The Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2. 0 is a comprehensive methane reporting framework for the oil and gas industry requiring the implementation of measurement-based technology. Participating companies commit to regularly report their methane emissions using strict science-based measurement standards from all operated and non-operated assets across the value chain. OGMP 2. 0 requires companies in their reporting framework to achieve a Gold Standard within three years (five for non-operated assets). All material assets shall be covered by bottom-up, source-level measurement instrumentation. Level 5 is only achieved once the bottom-up data are reconciled with site-level measurement data. Across the entire oil and gas value chain, OGMP 2. 0 provides globally applicable reporting templates for each sector and source-specific Technical Guidance. Numerous companies have adopted OGMP 2. 0: 20 upstream companies, 38 midstream companies, and 21 downstream companies with assets under scope in more than 60 countries. OGMP 2. 0 provides producers a platform to credibly report on methane emissions performance, identify best mitigation options, and engage with and contribute to the leading process for methane management globally. OGMP 2. 0 does not require payment by participants as the programme is funded by UNEP International Methane Emissions Observatory. Initiative Analysis Initiative Type Commitment Inception November 2020 Geographic coverage Global Reporting... --- Initiative Highlights from Highwood’s Voluntary Initiatives Report Initiative Highlights from Highwood’s Voluntary Initiatives Report 2022 The Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI) is 1 of 24 initiatives that are analyzed in-depth in the Highwood voluntary Emissions Reduction Initiatives Report 2022. Download the full report here. The Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI) is a CEO-led commitment by the 12 member companies to reduce their emissions intensities towards near zero. Composed of industry leaders Aramco, bp, Chevron, CNPC, Eni, Equinor, ExxonMobil, Oxy, Petrobras, Repsol, Shell, Total Energies, OGCI leverages the capacities of its member companies to accelerate the low carbon transition of the oil and gas industry. OGCI banks on innovation, stakeholder engagement, and technological competencies as essential factors that will advance industry towards net zero. OGCI achieved its initial 2025 upstream methane intensity target of 0. 20% in 2020 and intends to lower it to well below 0. 20% by 2025. Absolute upstream methane emissions for OGCI member companies have fallen by 35% since 2017. Adopting a near-zero methane emissions mindset has helped member companies accelerate the pace of reduction using existing and emerging technologies. That is why OGCI launched in March 2022 the Aiming for Zero Methane Emissions Initiative, an effort open to all Oil and Gas companies around the World to stablish an all-in approach that treats methane emissions as seriously as the oil and gas industry already treats safety. OGCI members are utilizing current detection and quantification technologies, such as the deployment of satellite, aircraft, and drone monitoring, including the deployment of GHG Sat... --- This week’s Highwood Bulletin features regulatory drone based LDAR, problematic flaring, a new global emissions database, methane emissions from gathering lines, a new report on methane satellites, Canadian oilsands net zero efforts, Canada’s federal Methane Strategy, a blog on emissions reconciliation, Highwood’s emissions courses, career opportunities, and the conferences we’ll be attending this fall. Enjoy and please don’t hesitate to send us your feedback! This week’s Highwood Bulletin features regulatory drone based LDAR, problematic flaring, a new global emissions database, methane emissions from gathering lines, a new report on methane satellites, Canadian oilsands net zero efforts, Canada’s federal Methane Strategy, a blog on emissions reconciliation, Highwood’s emissions courses, career opportunities, and the conferences we’ll be attending this fall. Enjoy and please don’t hesitate to send us your feedback! Approval of First Regulatory Drone-Based Methane Monitoring SeekOps, Repsol Canada, and Highwood Emissions Management worked together to achieve the world’s first regulatory approval of a drone-based methane leak detection program. The Alternative Fugitive Emissions Management Program (Alt-FEMP) was approved by the Alberta Energy Regulator. Learn more here. Methane Slip from Flaring is Higher than Expected A new study has found that gas flaring is only about 95% efficient, on average, and 91% if you account for the impact of unlit flares. Flares are commonly assumed to be 98% efficient. Due to the high warming potential of methane, small discrepancies in flaring efficiency can have a large impact on the climate. Read more here. Public Fossil Fuel Database Now Available The Global Registry of Fossil Fuels is a new global public database by Carbon Tracker and Global Energy Monitor. Recently launched, it contains data on emissions, production, and more for 89 countries accounting for 75% of production. Read about it here and access the open-source database here. Permian Gathering Lines a Major Source of Methane A new study on methane emissions from gathering pipelines in the Permian... --- Estimating emissions quantities over time is complex – different approaches usually lead to different answers. Reconciling discrepancies among estimates is increasingly common as it can help improve understanding of the overall system. Please send comments and questions to Thomas Fox: thomas@highwoodemissions. com Emissions Reconciliation 101 Estimating emissions quantities over time is complex – different approaches usually lead to different answers. Reconciling discrepancies among estimates is increasingly common as it can help improve understanding of the overall system. However, reconciliation is a new concept, and despite growing adoption, the term is used in different ways by different people, initiatives, and organizations. The purpose of this article is to compare and contrast the different approaches to reconciliation and the different ways that people think about it. The simplest definition of reconciliation is to compare two different estimates and propose reasons for why they differ. A range of more complex definitions and methodologies are also explored in this document. In particular, we focus on OGMP 2. 0, Veritas, and MiQ. In addition, we take a quick look at reconciliation in the academic literature. A Beginner’s Guide to the Many Flavours of Reconciliation Emissions reconciliation can happen in different ways. Commonly, it occurs between ‘bottom up’ and ‘top down’ estimates. Top-down estimates may combine numerous individual sources but may not be able to resolve them. Bottom-up estimates build up from the individual sources in a system and add them together. Here are some useful things to remember when thinking about emissions reconciliation: Both bottom-up and top-down estimates can be made using a variety of approaches, including (1) direct measurement of methane, (2) engineering equations that leverage operator-specific proxies (e. g. , calculating volume of gas in... --- Welcome to the 50th edition of the Highwood Bulletin! This week’s Highwood Bulletin features new research on super-emitters across multiple US basins, methane funding granted by the US and CCAC to Africa, new coverage of our Voluntary Initiatives Report, a special offer on our methane technology and Scope 1/2/3 quantification course offerings, funding, conferences, employment opportunities, and more! Thanks for sticking with us for 50 issues of the Highwood Bulletin. Welcome to the 50th edition of the Highwood Bulletin! This week’s Highwood Bulletin features new research on super-emitters across multiple US basins, methane funding granted by the US and CCAC to Africa, new coverage of our Voluntary Initiatives Report, a special offer on our methane technology and Scope 1/2/3 quantification course offerings, funding, conferences, employment opportunities, and more! Thanks for sticking with us for 50 issues of the Highwood Bulletin. New Study: Impact of Large Methane Point Sources in US Limited availability of good quality methane emissions data impedes the development of effective policy and makes it difficult to set realistic baselines. A newly published study uses aerial imaging to detect ~2500 plumes above 10 kg/h across multiple US basins and compares to regional satellite estimates. The study finds that large point sources (i. e. , super-emitters) account for approximately 40% of total emissions, and that many of these sources are intermittent. Read Time magazine’s story here, access the peer-reviewed article here, and access all of the study’s raw data here. $5M Granted to Reduce Methane Emissions in Africa Africa Climate Change fund will receive $5 million from the US government and an additional $1. 2 million from the UN’s Climate and Clean Air Coalition and the Global Methane Hub to address methane emissions in Africa over the next 3 years. Read more about the announcement here. Highwood’s Voluntary Initiatives in the News Highwood’s 2022 Voluntary Initiatives report has been getting some press! Read analysis by Stefano Galiasso and Julie... --- This article is one of three featured articles from the Highwood Voluntary Emissions Reduction Initiatives Report 2022. This article is one of three featured articles from the Highwood Voluntary Emissions Reduction Initiatives Report 2022. Download the full report here. Selecting the Right Initiative for You With 27 voluntary initiatives in this report, ample choice exists for prospective oil and gas companies. However, too much choice can sometimes be overwhelming – especially when it comes to new and unfamiliar topics. At Highwood, our clients commonly ask us whether they should participate in a voluntary initiative. In this section, we distill common guidance for oil and gas companies that are considering whether to go above and beyond emissions management regulations. Know your objectives, dream big, and think ahead. What is the company hoping to achieve? Does pressure exist from investors to achieve reduction targets or issue disclosures? Is participation driven by an internal strategy to identify possible carbon-related risks and opportunities? Understanding what drives the decision to engage in a voluntary initiative will help narrow down the options. Start with the end in mind, then work backwards. You may want to sell your products for a premium in a differentiated gas market, produce a comprehensive ESG disclosure, or simply showcase your achievements. Before you jump, know where you want to land. Get your hands dirty and ask questions. Many of the voluntary initiatives covered in this report are in a formative phase. For some, questions remain around how to interpret requirements and meet expectations. We recommend getting familiar with the initiatives, which should involve research and asking lots of... --- This week’s Highwood Bulletin features Canada’s Net Zero challenge and much more This week’s Highwood Bulletin features Canada’s Net Zero challenge, a giant methane leak in the Gulf of Mexico, a new report on Qube Technologies detection performance, and a range of conferences, funding opportunities, and a number of career opportunities with Highwood. In particular, make sure you sign up for our free virtual mini conference in September! Canada Launches Net Zero Challenge A new voluntary initiative has been launched by Environment and Climate Change Canada to encourage companies to set and track towards net zero emissions by 2050. Various benefits and incentives are in place for participating companies. Read more here. Need a clear net-zero plan or an assessment of how much it could cost your company? Check out our new Reduction Pathway Planner service here. Offshore Ultra-Emitter Detected by Satellite A massive methane plume in the Gulf of Mexico was repeatedly detected by satellite throughout most of August. For context, the one leak would be worth approximately US $40 million if taxed according to the $900/t starting fee in the Inflation Reduction Act (presented only as a thought experiment – the IRA does not apply to Pemex). Read more here. Report: Qube Technologies Detection Performance Testing A new report presents the results of independent, single-blind controlled release testing used to evaluate the Qube Technologies Emissions Platform by Highwood Emissions Management. Results suggest that the Qube Solution can detect the majority of methane emissions in typical basins. Download the report here. Funding: DOE Supports Methane Monitoring, Measurement, and Mitigation Technologies The... --- Initiative Highlights from Highwood‘s Voluntary Initiatives Report 2022 Initiative Highlights from Highwood‘s Voluntary Initiatives Report 2022 Digital Natural Gas & Methane Performance Certificates are 1 of 24 initiatives that are analyzed in-depth in the Highwood voluntary Emissions Reduction Initiatives Report 2022. Download the full report here. Xpansiv launched its Digital Fuels Program in Fall 2021 with the Digital Natural Gas (DNG) registry launch. Xpansiv has provided dozens of Canadian and US producers a platform to showcase avoided methane emissions in their production, issuing Methane Performance Certificates (MPCs) for methane intensities below 0. 437%. DNGs and MPCs are two of Xpansiv’s certification programs in its Digital Fuels Program. The environmental performance metrics encrypted into DNG are derived directly from empirical production and environmental monitoring data. Producers that register DNGs and MPCs have an immutable record of the environmental data of specific units of gas, including its methane performance. The Digital Fuels Program aspires to drive the transition to low-carbon energy with a new class of standardized environmental attributes that differentiate fuels based on ESG performance. To provide a more holistic snapshot of methane performance, Xpansiv is working towards expanding its coverage to other segments to include pipelines, storage, and LNG. Participation is open to the entire energy market, from producers to demand-side. Xpansiv is a global exchange for ESG commodities, allowing producers and customers to track, measure, and transact commodities based on environmental and other derived attributes. The goal is to enable major commodity groups to operate in a single marketplace where upstream, midstream, and downstream participants have a... --- Highwood is excited to announce the launch of a new service offering, the Highwood Reduction Pathway Planner. Highwood is excited to announce the launch of a new service offering, the Highwood Reduction Pathway Planner. Identifying Carbon emissions abatement projects, and understanding the budget required, and impact, is extremely important. Setting a budget for abatement projects is complex and leads to many additional questions. How will this budget help me meet my target? What is the return on investment on the projects, and how do they compare against other projects, in a capital constrained world? The Reduction Pathway Planner identifies emissions reduction opportunities, allows for comparison, and makes prioritization easier as the outputs are all customizable to the business. Decisions for budget planning processes are made simple. Additionally, understanding abatement opportunities guides corporate ESG policy and action by allowing the business to understand and visualize the opportunities from within their own business operations and communicate their impacts throughout the organization. Highwood will look at potential GHG emissions reduction strategies, evaluate carbon tax implications and identify cost effective solutions for emissions reductions as part of your corporate ESG focus for the annual planning cycle. Highwood’s Reduction Pathway Planner assists companies with: Data mapping Incorporating divers, data sets, validation/verification, data scrubbing, this information forms the base of the analysis Identification of opportunities for improved data management Emissions Baseline Base understanding of where emissions come from, broken down by equipment and sites Informs what abatement projects opportunities exist Abatement project identification & development of marginal abatement cost curves Completely customized to operator’s unique asset base Assist producers with understanding budget and... --- Initiative Highlights from Highwood‘s Voluntary Initiatives Report 2022 Initiative Highlights from Highwood‘s Voluntary Initiatives Report 2022 Trustwell Responsible Gas is 1 of 24 initiatives that are analyzed in-depth in the Highwood voluntary Emissions Reduction Initiatives Report 2022. Download the full report here. TrustWell is a market-based, independent organization committed to high-fidelity data to help measure, mitigate, and validate emissions and environmental performance. TrustWell aims to differentiate operators based on verified environmental stewardship and operational excellence. TrustWell focuses on the primary categories of air, water, land & community by assessing engineering due diligence completed by an operator to mitigate and eliminate risks associated with operations throughout the life cycle of a well. It reviews policy, plan, and execution criteria to ensure responsibility across all levels of operations. This allows for an appraisal of responsibly-sourced gas measured against established benchmarks from organizations such as the US EPA for absolute emissions, and ONE Future and the OGCI for methane intensity. Project Canary offers a suite of certification attributes under the shared TrustWell name. The TrustWell Low Methane Attribute has been included within this suite, reinforcing the air quality component of the responsible gas definition. Participants seeking the Verified Low Methane Attribute certification may be surveyed at the well or basin level, establishing metrics such as methane intensity and methane reduction. The certification looks to provide accountability through a ranking system that grades a participant’s emissions approach and applies a performance rating ranging from silver to platinum. Multiple operators have used the results of their assessment to improve emissions, safety, and operational... --- This week’s Highwood Bulletin features the passing of the inflation reduction act, new CCUS projects make possible, Germany’s hydrogen (and potentially natural gas) interests with Canada, and a range of conferences, reports, and a number of career opportunities with Highwood. In particular, make sure you sign up for our free virtual mini-conference in September! Inflation Reduction Act Signed into Law United States President Joe Biden has signed into law unprecedented legislation that includes upwards of $370 billion to help cut greenhouse gas emissions to 40% below 2005 levels by 2030. New mechanisms include tax credits for renewables and a methane fee imposed on companies that emit more than 0. 2% of produced gas (or 0. 05% of throughput for nonproduction facilities). Read more here. Carbon Capture Projects Brought to Life with IRA With the passing of the new Inflation Reduction Act, tax incentives will enable carbon capture projects that were previous uneconomical. Tax credits from the new bill include up to $85 for CCUS and $185 for direct air capture. Read more here. Germany to Explore Canadian LNG As thousands of Germans are protesting expansion of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Germany amid an energy crisis brought on by the Ukraine War, Chancellor Olaf Scholz is visiting Canada to formalize a hydrogen deal and discuss the possibility of purchasing Canadian LNG. Today, Canada has no LNG export facilities, but pressure is mounting to help Europe wean itself from Russian gas. Read more about the visit here and the protests in... --- Initiative Highlights from Highwood‘s Voluntary Initiatives Report 2022 Initiative Highlights from Highwood ‘s Voluntary Initiatives Report 2022 The MiQ Stanard is 1 of 24 initiatives that are analyzed in-depth in the Highwood voluntary Emissions Reduction Initiatives Report 2022. Download the full report here. The MiQ Standard is an independently-audited certification initiative spearheaded by a partnership between Rocky Mountain Institute and SystemIQ in 2020. The MiQ Standard requires operators across the natural gas value chain to disclose their methane emissions intensity, deploy advanced methane monitoring technology, include all detected events into their emissions inventory, and implement emission control best practices. It promotes holistic performance evaluation by including the company’s methane policies, procedures, and plans in its assessment. Implementing a six-tier grading system, the Standard requires increasing performance and commitment in three pillars: Methane Intensity, Company Practices, and Monitoring Technology Deployment. Participants are held accountable through public disclosure, a point system predicated on methane intensity, and an auditing process comprised of accredited third- party inspectors. Companies certified in MiQ enjoy the benefits of having differentiated gas. The MiQ Registry, the certificates-tracking hub of the MiQ Standard, is used by operators to attract buyers looking for accountable and verifiable energy for their own emissions management initiatives. The Registry provides the platform for tracking certificates from inception to retirement/end-of-use – as the physical gas moves, so do the certificates. MiQ's approach highlights their receptiveness to external input, and their commitment to adaptability as technologies and best practices evolve within methane measurement – a principle they call the "dynamic standard. " In the... --- This week’s Highwood Bulletin features the U. S. Inflation Reduction Act, expansion of OGMP 2. 0 in the U. S. , Xpansiv’s new $400MM investment, EPA helicopter super-emitter surveys in the Permian, DOE funding for methane tech, Highwood’s new voluntary initiatives report (and mini-conference), a variety of other great conferences, and a whole bunch of new job postings! Inflation Reduction Act Passed by U. S. Senate In a 51-50 vote, the United States Senate has passed unprecedented legislation that includes upwards of $370 billion to help cut greenhouse gas emissions to 40% below 2005 levels by 2030. New mechanisms would include tax credits for renewables and a methane fee imposed on natural gas companies that emit more than 0. 2% of produced gas (or 0. 05% of throughput for nonproduction facilities). The bill will now go to the House, where it is expected to pass. Read more here. Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2. 0 Expands in U. S. The Oil and Gas methane Partnership (OGMP) 2. 0 will be joined by three new U. S. companies: Pioneer Natural Resources, Devon Energy, and ConocoPhillips. With most early adoption in Europe, OGMP 2. 0 is now getting more traction in the U. S. OGMP 2. 0, led by the United Nations Climate and Clean Air Coalition, is considered a ‘Gold Standard’ is methane target setting and reporting. Read more here. Xpansiv Receives $400MM Blackstone Investment Blackstone, a leading global investor, is investing $400 million in Xpansiv, a commodity exchange platform... --- Initiative Highlights from Highwood‘s Voluntary Initiatives Report 2022 The EO100™ Standard for Responsible Energy Development is 1 of 24 initiatives that are analyzed in-depth in the Highwood voluntary Emissions Reduction Initiatives Report 2022. Download the full report here. The EO100™ Standard has existed for a decade and points to its inclusion of the entire spectrum of assurance against broad environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. Having recently formed a partnership with MiQ, Equitable Origin asserts that EO100™ and MiQ Standards are the only standard that are: Independent - Audited against by an independent third-party organization Transparent – publicly available standards and full stakeholder engagement in development Technology neutral – support a wide range of technologies for methane measurement Asset level scope – No allowance for partial certification within a geographical boundary/basin Free from conflicts of interest Current participants with the EO100™ are focused on the upstream segments of the value chain. With numerous midstream operators looking to become certified, EO100™ is developing the Transmission and Storage Technical Supplement to its standards. There is also engagement from the buyers' end – a growing number of local distribution companies in Canada and the United States purchase and support independently certified natural gas. There is considerable interest in buyers knowing the carbon intensity of the supply chain that they are supporting. Through the EO100 certification process, the EO100™ Standard enables this mechanism through a new GHG intensity reporting performance target that includes a consistent methodology in which all certified sites will be reporting against each segment of the value chain they... --- This week we are beyond excited to announce the launch of the 2022 edition of our highly anticipated Voluntary Initiatives report. Download the 2022 report HERE CALGARY, Alberta, 2022-08-02 – Highwood Emissions Management Inc. (“Highwood”) has released the 2022 edition of their popular report, Voluntary Emissions Reduction Initiatives for the Oil & Gas Industry. The report details 24 global initiatives that enable energy companies to go above and beyond emissions regulations – and take credit. The report surveyed standards associations and revealed explosive growth in volumes of certified low-carbon natural gas – 100X since 2021 with trillions of cubic feet now certified. Certification of low-carbon gas is analogous to organic and fair-trade food – it enables consumers to pay more for a more sustainable product. Report findings will guide companies as they move to take credit for their emissions reduction efforts and as they are required to disclose their GHG emissions to the public. Policymakers can benefit from this report as they improve regulations and reporting requirements. “There has been no clear path for O&G companies seeking to benefit from the transition towards lower GHG emissions. This report presents the first systematic comparison and evaluation of the diverse voluntary emissions reduction pathways available,” said Jessica Shumlich, Highwood’s CEO. “With this report, the O&G industry, investors, end users, and regulators are now able to make intelligent decisions and step more confidently towards the production and sale of responsibly sourced oil and natural gas,” added Thomas Fox, Highwood’s President. Stakeholders have expressed... --- This week we bring you a teaser from Version 2 of our annual report: Voluntary Emissions Reduction Initiatives for the Oil and Gas Industry. The full report will be released later this month and will be freely available for download from our website. You can find Version 1 on the reports page of our website. Stay tuned for the full report and for a one-day virtual conference that will follow in mid-September! This week we bring you a teaser from Version 2 of our annual report: Voluntary Emissions Reduction Initiatives for the Oil and Gas Industry. The full report will be released later this month and will be freely available for download from our website. You can find Version 1 on the reports page of our website. Stay tuned for the full report and for a one-day virtual conference that will follow in mid-September! Author: Thomas Fox, President, Highwood Emissions Management An important shift is underway in how O&G methane emissions are detected and quantified. 1 Historically, bottom-up inventories have been used by both regulators and voluntary initiatives, combining industry average emission rates (i. e. , emission factors) and equipment or activity counts (i. e. , activity factors) to estimate a company’s emissions. Over the past decade, dozens of new methane detection and quantification technologies and work practices have emerged, including handheld methods, aircraft, drones, satellites, vehicle systems, and continuous measurement instruments. Many perform remote measurements that aggregate emissions from across hundreds or thousands of individual components. In some cases, technologies that provide aggregate measurements struggle to discern the root cause of an emission source but provide a broader view of all (or most) or the emissions leaving a site. These methods can also be used to rapidly locate large emission sources and can improve emissions data and decision making. In theory, representative emission rate estimates from bottom-up inventories should match representative site-level emission rate measurements. However, academic studies across North America... --- This week’s Highwood Bulletin features the FERC approval of certified gas pooling, Cheniere and Equinor LNG deal, Satellite methane measurements from Russian coal, Chevron achieves differentiated gas certification, Repsol LNG export from Eastern Canada, a report on whether companies achieve emission reduction targets, several exciting conferences and employment opportunities! This week’s Highwood Bulletin features the FERC approval of certified gas pooling, Cheniere and Equinor LNG deal, Satellite methane measurements from Russian coal, Chevron achieves differentiated gas certification, Repsol LNG export from Eastern Canada, a report on whether companies achieve emission reduction targets, several exciting conferences and employment opportunities! FERC Rules in Favour of TGP Certified Gas Pooling The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved a proposal by Tennessee Gas Pipeline (TGP – a subsidiary of Kinder Morgan) for its producer certified gas pooling service. The service is expected to connect buyers and sellers of certified gas and accelerate traction in differentiated gas markets. Read more here. Cheniere and Equinor Deal Bolsters LNG A 15-year deal between Cheniere and Equinor will deliver over 26 million tonnes of liquified natural gas (LNG) from the United States to Europe. The deal will help Europe pivot from Russian gas to American gas and will help the U. S. as it tracks towards becoming the largest LNG exporter in the world. Read more here. Repsol LNG Export Facility is Canada’s Fastest Option The European Union is attempting to pivot from Russian gas but has few other options. With zero active LNG facilities, Canada is not positioned to service the European market. The Canadian Government says the only real ‘near term’ option – which would still take years to come online – would be the one currently proposed by Repsol on Canada’s east coast. However, pipeline capacity is limited, and Canada’s government says there... --- This month’s Research Digest in the Highwood Bulletin features new research on methane emissions from the Permian Basin, a new open-source tool for estimating methane emissions at fine temporal scales, research on the use of flare gas for power generation, a new explanation for annual methane variability, and newly published controlled release testing. This month’s Research Digest in the Highwood Bulletin features new research on methane emissions from the Permian Basin, a new open-source tool for estimating methane emissions at fine temporal scales, research on the use of flare gas for power generation, a new explanation for annual methane variability, and newly published controlled release testing. 1/10th of Produced Gas Lost to Atmosphere in the New Mexico Permian Basin Hyperspectral aerial surveys of 36,000 km2 in the New Mexican Permian basin estimate a total leak rate of 194 metric tonnes per hour. The researchers found 50% of total emissions come from a small set of sites emitting more than 308 kg/hr. The authors suggest that ground-based surveys underestimate total emissions due to omission of uncommon high magnitude leaks here. Chen, Y. , Sherwin, E. D. , Berman, E. S. , Jones, B. B. , Gordon, M. P. , Wetherley, E. B. , ... & Brandt, A. R. (2022). Quantifying Regional Methane Emissions in the New Mexico Permian Basin with a Comprehensive Aerial Survey. Environmental Science & Technology, 56(7), 4317-4323. A New Tool for Exploring Variability of Methane Emissions at Fine Spatial and Temporal Scales A new model has been developed for understanding the impact of temporal variability in methane emission rates at production sites and is tested in multiple scenarios. The skew and number of modes observed in emissions distributions depend on the time scale analyzed. Read more about the new Methane Emission Estimate Tool (MEET) here. Allen, D. T. , Cardoso-Saldaña, F.... --- This week’s Highwood Bulletin features Highwood’s support for OGCI’s Aiming for Zero initiative, Total’s new global drone-based methane detection program, GHGSat’s three new satellites, Germany and the U.S. have a new climate partnership, methane emissions from China’s coal mining expansion, a new report on methane detection policy, and several exciting conferences and employment opportunities! This week’s Highwood Bulletin features Highwood’s support for OGCI’s Aiming for Zero initiative, Total’s new global drone-based methane detection program, GHGSat’s three new satellites, Germany and the U. S. have a new climate partnership, methane emissions from China’s coal mining expansion, a new report on methane detection policy, and several exciting conferences and employment opportunities! Highwood Supports OGCI’s Aiming for Zero Methane Emissions Initiative The Oil and Gas Climate Initiative has launched ‘Aiming for Zero’ that seeks to eliminate methane emissions from oil and gas – treating methane as seriously as it does safety. Aiming for Zero has already been endorsed by BP, Chevron, Exxon, Repsol, Shell, Total, Oxy, Petrobras, Equinor, Aramco, and others. Highwood Emissions Management is proud to be a founding signatory and supporter of the initiative. Learn more here. Total Implements Worldwide Drone Detection Campaign TotalEnergies has committed to deployment of a drone-based methane detection system across its entire global upstream asset base. The drone system has been successfully tested in Nigeria, Italy, Congo, and the Netherlands. The top-down drone measurements are expected to help Total reach its 80% methane reduction target by 2030 and achieve compliance with OGMP 2. 0. Read more here. GHGSat Launches Three New Satellites GHGSat has doubled its methane-sensing satellite fleet by launching three new satellites named Luca, Penny, and Diako. The company intends to launch an additional four satellites by the end of 2023 to improve coverage. To date, GHGSat is the only company offering commercial site-level methane detection services from... --- This week’s Highwood Bulletin features Exxon’s Grade “A” independently certified gas, FERC’s verdict on Kinder Morgan’s certified gas pooling service, Cheniere’s expanded QMRV initiative, an EDF report on differentiated gas, a new submission to Colorado’s methane technology approval program, and several exciting conferences and employment opportunities! This week’s Highwood Bulletin features Exxon’s Grade “A” independently certified gas, FERC’s verdict on Kinder Morgan’s certified gas pooling service, Cheniere’s expanded QMRV initiative, an EDF report on differentiated gas, a new submission to Colorado’s methane technology approval program, and several exciting conferences and employment opportunities! Exxon Receives “Grade A” MiQ Certification ExxonMobil is now producing ~200 MMscf/d of independently certified natural gas in New Mexico. With an MiQ grade of “A” – the highest possible – Exxon’s methane intensity at Poker Lake is < 0. 05%. To achieve approval, Exxon has deployed numerous complementary monitoring technologies, including aerial gas imaging and continuous measurement. Read more here. FERC Blocks Kinder Morgan Certified Gas Pooling Service The U. S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has rejected a proposal by Kinder Morgan to provide differentiated gas pooling services along its Tennessee Gas Pipeline. The primary barrier to approving the service was concern over what criteria would be used to define “Certified Gas” and how these criteria would be established. Read more here. Cheniere Expands QMRV Initiative An initiative by Cheniere to improve quantification, monitoring, reporting, and verification (QMRV) of greenhouse gas emissions along the LNG supply chain is expanding to include gas gathering, processing, transmission, and storage. Cheniere will be working with a variety of monitoring technologies and academics from Colorado State University of University of Texas. Read more here. Report: EDF Weighs in on Differentiated Gas The Environmental Defense Fund has published a new report, “Certification of Natural Gas with Low... --- --- ## Reports This report addresses the global concern surrounding methane emissions, particularly in Oil and Gas (O&G) facilities, due to their significant contribution to climate change. Methane emissions can occur by design or unintentional loss of containment, with fugitive emissions being challenging to mitigate. The document explores the recent wave of innovation in methane detection technologies, ranging from handheld systems to satellites. The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) currently uses standard methods, such as optical gas imaging, and allows for alternative methane detection technologies through the alternative Fugitive Emissions Monitoring Plan (alt-FEMP) program. The report analyzes various standard FEMP scenarios, modeling a generic alt-FEMP program for equivalent outcomes. Using the Leak Detection and Repair Simulator (LDAR-Sim), the report evaluates a range of alt-FEMP programs based on mobile and stationary methods, considering key performance criteria. The results present equivalency matrices, offering operators a variety of options emphasizing the importance of quickly detecting and repairing large emission events. The study underscores the need for emissions reduction equivalency and provides insights into selecting alt-FEMP programs aligned with regulatory requirements and industry standards. --- Voluntary Emissions Reduction Initiatives for the Oil & Gas Industry is for anyone who values responsible energy. This report provides a valuable framework to guide energy companies towards credible recognition for their emissions management and reduction efforts. --- MiQ and Highwood Emissions Management offer the most comprehensive calculation of U.S. natural gas methane emissions to date. The MiQ-Highwood Index™ provides a data-driven system aimed at supporting the certified gas market and regulators alike. The MiQ-Highwood Index builds upon a landmark methodology by leading academic researchers which makes use of both site-level and component-level data inputs to derive regional methane emission estimates. This will allow for governments, civil society, and certified gas operators to benchmark progress more accurately. Representing over 300,000 top-down measurements from six complete, comprehensively sampled U. S. basins, the MiQ-Highwood Index provides a clear, accessible mechanism for natural gas buyers to understand the reduction opportunities in certified low-emission natural gas. It also provides buyers with comparisons to a credible, accurate and informed average national methane intensity --- Results from independent single-blind controlled release testing Continuous monitoring (CM) is emerging as a promising solution for rapid detection of methane leaks (I,e. , fugitive emissions) at oil and natural gas facilities. Despite rapid innovation in recent years, each CM solution is unique and requires independent verification of performance in the field. We report on independent single-blind controlled release testing performed to evaluate the detection performance of the Qube Technologies Emissions Platform. Download the free report by clicking on the button below and connect with Highwood or Qube Technologies for more information. --- An updated guide to 24 voluntary emissions reductions initiatives in 2022. How can proactive oil and gas companies take credit for reducing their greenhouse gas emissions? Highwood’s 2022 Voluntary Initiatives Report evaluates 24 certifications, commitments, and guidelines, providing the guidance you need to navigate emerging opportunities in differentiated energy commodity markets. Key Findings for 2022 Participation is growing rapidly, especially for independent certifications, with trillions of cubic feet certified. Focus has shifted from the production sector to the rest of the oil and gas supply chain. Protocols that rely on direct measurement instead of industry averages are on the rise. New LNG sector initiatives to prove low-carbon cargoes are likely to lead to better upstream and midstream performance. Newer initiatives are developing guidance for specific industries and segments. Initiatives are beginning to understand and articulate their relationship to other initiatives. Download the report below and connect with Highwood for more information on how to take advantage of these initiatives. --- A guide to differentiated natural gas certifications and other initiatives. As efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change intensify, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions – and their sources – are facing increased scrutiny from governments and the public. Energy companies are navigating unfamiliar risks, opportunities, and challenges brought on by evolving environmental regulations, emerging carbon markets, and a growing end user demand for sustainable energy. The transition is underway and unavoidable. How should energy companies confront it? Better yet, how might they take advantage? A voluntary emissions reductions initiative is a coordinated effort managed by an administering organization that enables participants to take standardized voluntary steps towards targeting, achieving, and/or taking credit for emissions reductions. Highwood has produced a free report on Voluntary Emissions Reduction Initatives for Responsibly Sourced Gas. We have found the following findings: Verification via independent auditing is the exception, not the norm Voluntary initiatives tend to be broad in geographical and sectoral scope Most initiatives are nonprescriptive in terms of technology use Commitments are more common than certifications, guidelines, and ESG ratings Participation is often limited to companies, excluding governments, coalitions, and other groups Certification programs are new, limited in number, and have low participation Full public disclosure of unaggregated data is never required Download the report below and connect with Highwood for more information on how to take advantage of these initiatives. --- Learn how to detect leaks from gathering, transmission, and distribution pipelines. Methane emissions from pipelines are increasingly of interest to industry, regulators, and end users as they seek to understand the carbon intensity of natural gas across the supply chain. In recent years, there has been significant innovation in methane detection technology for detecting and quantifying methane emissions from gathering, transmission, and distribution pipelines. In this free report, Highwood Emissions Management provides an overview of commercially available methods for detecting natural gas leaks from pipelines. We cover both legacy methods, such as visual surveys and handheld instruments, as well as a range of new, commercially available advanced solutions, such as drones, aircraft, and satellites. Download the free report by clicking on the button below and connect with Highwood for more information on how to take advantage of the right pipeline monitoring technologies. Download Report - English Download Report - Chinese --- New industry field pilot data reveal key insights into emerging methane detection technologies. A broad range of methane detection technologies is emerging to help oil and natural gas companies find and reduce methane emissions. These technologies include handheld systems, drones, aircraft, continuous measurement, satellites, and other innovative options. Some energy companies have begun to perform field piloting or widespread adoption of these technologies, but a systematic analysis of field data from different methods has yet to be performed. This report aggregates data from 7 producers in the Unites States and analyzes cost of mitigation, benefits, and limitations of each type of solution. View project --- --- ## Solutions Adopt the Veritas Initiative methodology to reveal your true methane emissions The Veritas Initiative is an open-source methodology designed to help industry leverage site-level methane measurement data to quantify total methane emissions over a group of sites. Led by GTI Energy, and built in collaboration with Highwood, SLR, and 35+ industry sponsors from across the supply chain, Veritas is the most rigorous and detailed methodology for reconciling top-down measurements with bottom-up inventories. Highwood's Veritas Initiative services include Determining whether to participate in Veritas Streamlining Veritas with other requirements (regulatory, OGMP 2. 0, MiQ, etc. ) Designing a plan for how to implement Veritas Technology selection and sampling design support Establishing expected emissions distributions Building out emissions inventories and tracking "best calculated" sources Performing cause analysis Managing data and performing reconciliation Report writing --- Highwood has a diverse team of experts that can provide custom support with anything from one-off requests to company-wide emissions strategy, planning, and implementation. We know that the emissions management space can be a challenge to navigate. Changing regulations, emerging technologies, voluntary initiatives and region-specific incentives and programs can make decision making complicated. Highwood can provide support in finding and assessing the right solutions for your organization and maximizing value in a rapidly changing industry. Our services include: Regulatory Compliance Support Canadian Federal/Provincial GHG Reporting including TIER, OBPS, SGRR, BC OGC, and GHGRP Canadian Federal Air Emissions Reporting including NPRI and MSAPR Alberta EPEA SO2 and NOx Reporting Alberta Directive 060 Regulations support including alternative-FEMP assessments (View Fugitive Emissions Services) and Annual Methane Reporting requirements United States Environmental Protection Agency Air Programs and GHG reporting Maximizing Value of Emissions Economics Funding applications from federal and provincial programs such as Alberta’s Methane Technology Implementation Program or Natural Resources ‘Canada’s’ Emissions Reduction Fund Carbon tax implications assessment Assessment of economic value of carbon offsets Cost impact analysis of emerging regulatory burden and associated fees Economic optimization of reaching emission reduction targets ESG Support and Advisory ESG reporting Specific Climate Disclosure Advisory and reporting support (View Voluntary Initiative Services) e. g. , SASB, CDP, SEC, TCFD GHG protocol adoption and support in setting performance targets Inventory management and GHG quantification for scope 1 and 2 emissions Scope 3 assessment and quantification Net-Zero Pathway Planning Consulting Expert advisory services assessing equipment inventory and providing analysis of potential projects (View Reduction Pathway Services) Assessment of cost-effective solutions and customized emissions reduction plans How do I get more information? If... --- Our LDAR-Sim training is a fast way to give your team the skills and knowledge to use simulation to forecast the economics and emissions mitigation potential of different methane detection and quantification deployment strategies. Highwood Emissions Management has developed a comprehensive training program to help unlock the potential of the powerful Leak Detection and Repair Simulator (LDAR-Sim). This 2-day course covers LDAR-Sim basics and gets into the details of setting up LDAR-Sim, understanding parameters, running simulations, evaluating results, and troubleshooting. High-level syllabus Day 1 – Morning (instructional) What is LDAR-Sim? Installing and running LDAR-Sim (Q&A) LDAR-Sim input overview: Parameters and input files Day 1 – Afternoon (hands on) Running LDAR-Sim – Simple Evaluating results from simple programs Day 2 – Morning (Instructional and hands on) Overview of common problems and troubleshooting tips Running LDAR-Sim – Advanced Evaluating results Day 2 – Afternoon (hands on and instructional) Running LDAR programs - Advanced Evaluating results Contributing to LDAR-Sim and staying current Q&A, Discussion, and special topics of interest to client (time permitting)   Why enroll in this course? Participants will finish this course with: A strong understanding of LDAR model function and the parameters and assumptions used in the models for establishing equivalency. This can help to provide the various stakeholders (applicants, industry, academics, NGOs, the public, and regulators) more confidence in the evaluation process of alternative LDAR and Alt-FEMP. Hands-on experience using LDAR-Sim and running both simple and complex scenarios, including sensitivity analysis and multiple methods per program. Participants will leave with the ability to configure their own LDAR programs and forecast both emissions and economics of different LDAR configurations. A deeper understanding of the strengths and limitations (both technical and philosophical) of LDAR modeling. --- Using our proprietary database of 180+ technologies, we build innovative methane leak detection, quantification, and repair strategies that comply with both regulatory and certification requirements Fugitive emissions (i. e. , leaks) from oil and natural gas infrastructure are an important part of a company’s emissions management strategy. Dozens of new methane detection and quantification technologies are commercially available, including handheld systems, continuous measurement, satellites, aircraft, drones, and vehicles. Highwood works with innovators and energy companies across the supply chain to design and implement world-class leak detection and repair (LDAR) programs. For many of our services, Highwood uses LDAR-Sim, an open-source virtual environment for evaluating the emissions reduction performance, cost-effectiveness, compliance, and safety of different LDAR programs. Our services include: LDAR Program Design – Leveraging our database of 180+ solutions, we combine the right technologies for your assets, budget, data needs, and emission reduction targets. Regulatory Approvals – We are leaders in demonstrating equivalency and achieving approval for new technologies in Alberta (Alt-FEMP), Colorado (A-AIMM), with the EPA (AMEL), and with ECCC (Alt-LDAR). Program Harmonization – We can build you one LDAR program that checks all the boxes from conflicting bottom-up and top-down requirements, including regulatory, MiQ, OGMP 2. 0, Veritas, and other emerging measurement standards. Work Practice Optimization – When does a detection event occur? How should repairs be managed? What follow-up protocols are needed? How can windshield hours be minimized? We work with companies to optimize LDAR work practices for these questions and many others. Data Management & Reporting – We work with operators to manage and make sense of large amounts of incoming fugitive emissions data. We can also help with reconciliation among... --- Support for MiQ, OGMP 2.0, Veritas, EO100, and more. We've got your voluntary emissions management needs covered. The world is starting to reward low-carbon energy companies. Today, a growing number of voluntary initiatives exist for O&G companies to demonstrate their leadership to investors, end users, and the public. As they learn about these new opportunities, our clients often have many questions, such as: What voluntary initiative is best for my company? How can my company take credit for strong emissions performance? What are the benefits of going “above and beyond” emissions regulations? Is certified natural gas worth the effort? Is my company good enough to be certified? If you have any of these questions, Highwood can help. Highwood has a broad offering of custom consulting services that range from readiness assessments to implementation and submission support for the full spectrum of voluntary initiatives. Certifications EO100™ Standard for Responsible Energy Development The MiQ Standard (View MiQ Services) TrustWell™ Responsible Gas Digital Natural Gas & Methane Performance Certificates Commitments Aiming for Zero Methane Emissions Initiative Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2. 0 (View OGMP Services) ONE Future Methane Intensity Protocol EPA Methane Challenge Program The Environmental Partnership Science-based Targets Initiative Guidelines Veritas Protocols (View Veritas Services) Natural Gas STAR Program NGSI Methane Emissions Intensity Protocol CDP Scores Global Reporting Initiative 11: Sector Standards for Oil and Gas Task Force for Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Framework Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Oil and Gas Standard IPIECA Sustainability Reporting Guidance LNG - SGE Methodology LNG - GIIGNL MRV & GHG Neutral Framework Other Initiatives Methane Guiding Principles (MGP) Global Methane... --- The MiQ readiness check is a quick and safe way for operators to take a first step into the emerging world of differentiated gas. To assist producers, Highwood Emissions Management has developed the MiQ Readiness Check service to assess the operator’s current state and design a path towards Certification. Highwood will then work with the operator to close gaps that may be barriers to certification or that may be lowering their MiQ grading score, so that the MiQ Certification can proceed smoothly with minimized costs, auditing time, and grading uncertainty from an extended application process. MiQ Readiness Checks by Highwood assist producers with: Identification: Determining the right certification for your business – To learn more about 23 other voluntary initiatives click here Readiness Check: Reviewing current practices compared to certification requirements, providing feedback on whether your business is ready to obtain the certification, and identifying gaps to be resolved prior to successful certification Gap closure: Support in implementing improvement measures for gaps identified during the Readiness Check Management: Managing the certification process, including: Advice on documentation, calculation procedures, and practices Preparing your team for the audit process Maintaining certification into future periods. --- --- > Sitemap: https://highwoodemissions.com/sitemap_index.xml ---