Case Study
OGMP-Aligned, Measurement-Based Validation of Best-in-Class Methane Intensity
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About the case
PETRONAS Canada wanted to improve confidence in its methane emission inventory, reduce operational burdens associated with OGI surveys and maintain compliance with British Columbia Energy Regulator’s (BCER) fugitive emissions detection requirements.
Benefits
100+ Sites
Rapid Screenings Per Day
Equipment
Source
localization to
support root
cause analysis
Accurate quantification
enables targeted action on the largest emitters
Challenge:
PETRONAS Canada wanted to improve confidence in its methane emission inventory, reduce operational burdens associated with OGI surveys and maintain compliance with British Columbia Energy Regulator’s (BCER) fugitive emissions detection requirements. To achieve this, PETRONAS Canada pursued an Alternative Fugitive Emission Management Program (Alt-FEMP), seeking more complete, accurate, and actionable methane data to support mitigation planning, operational efficiency, and sustained emissions reduction, while also enabling robust OGMP 2.0 Level 4 and 5 reporting and reconciliation.
Approach:
Bridger Photonics’ Gas Mapping LiDAR
provides high-resolution aerial plume imagery paired with recurring scans of OGG’s transmission network. These flights detect both major and minor leaks (many that traditional methods missed) and deliver precise location data down to the source. Combined with high-resolution visuals, OGG gains actionable insights that help focus field efforts where they matter most.
Program Insights
GML’s source localization was sufficient to initiate root-cause assessment,
repair planning, and direct field crews right to the emission sources. Follow
up investigations confirmed specific issues, including worn compressor rod
packings, malfunctioning pneumatics and passing pressure vacuum relief
valves (PVRV) on controlled production tanks, allowing targeted repairs for
emissions reduction and inventory refinement.
Reconciliation resulted in strong alignment between source-level OGMP 2.0
Level 3/4 methane inventory, and independent GML Level 5 measurements,
strengthening confidence in reported emissions
Key Takeaway
High-quality, measurement-based based methane data was foundational to Alt-FEMP approval by the BCER. PETRONAS Canada leveraged this foundation to demonstrate best-in-class methane intensity and achieve OGMP 2.0 Gold Standard reporting.
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
Global Methane Pledge target of 0.2%.
PETRONAS Canada demonstrated methane intensity below both theBritish Columbia average and the Global Methane Pledge target of 0.2%.
Inventory Completeness
Independent measurements reinforced inventory completeness and credibility.
Defensible Emissions Program
Defensible methane performance data supports differentiated naturalgas supply