Case Study
How Diversified Energy Cut Methane Detection Time by 75%
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About the case
Diversified Energy needed a scalable, accurate way to detect methane emissions across a large, aging asset base. Traditional ground-based methods were slow, labor-intensive, and missed critical leaks.
Metrics That Matter
500
Detections of emissions below in ppm
$9M
Multi-Year Investment in Methane Detection
30%
Targeted Reduction in emissions by 2026
Challenge:
Diversified Energy faced increasing pressure to detect and reduce methane emissions efficiently across thousands of assets. The legacy approach (manual ground-based inspection) was slow, labor-intensive, and unable to catch all emission sources.
To reach their goal of a 30% reduction in methane emissions by 2026, Diversified needed better data, faster detection cycles, and a method that could scale.
The Solution:
Diversified Energy partnered with Bridger Photonics to create a multi-year program leveraging aerial Gas Mapping LiDAR for emissions detection across all production and distribution facilities, beginning with the Appalachian region.
With Gas Mapping LiDAR, Diversified achieved:
- High-sensitivity methane detection well below 500 ppm
- Faster identification and prioritization of leaks
- Complete, quantifiable emissions data at scale
- Efficient coverage of regions that previously required significant manual labor
- Detection of leaks that traditional methods often missed
Field trials validated the impact, leading Diversified to commit $9 million over three years to expand the aerial scanning program company wide.
Why Aerial
Managing methane across thousands of assets requires more than traditional ground inspections. By adopting aerial Gas Mapping LiDAR, Diversified Energy gained a scalable way to detect emissions faster, prioritize repairs with confidence, and expand monitoring across its production and midstream operations. The result was a 75% reduction in emissions detection time and the confidence to invest in a company-wide aerial monitoring program.
Key Takeaway
Diversified Energy achieved high-sensitivity methane detection below 500 ppm, detected emissions 75% faster than with their previous program,, and confidently made a strategic commitment to expand aerial LiDAR scanning across all production and distribution facilities.
Projected results are based on a third-party financial model developed using operator-specific inputs and assumptions. Actual results will vary based on site conditions, regulatory requirements, and other factors. This case study does not constitute a guarantee of performance, savings, or regulatory compliance.
Projected Business Impact
75% faster
emissions detection, accelerating repair cycles
More accurate and complete
emissions data, driving better decision-making
Expanded LiDAR program
funded through a multi-year, multi-million-dollar commitment
Strong alignment
with their path toward 30% emissions reduction by 2026
Strengthened readiness
for regulatory requirements and ESG reporting