ExxonMobil and Scepter, Inc. to Deploy Satellite Technology for Real-Time Methane Emissions Detection
December 13 2021 - 9:02AM
Business Wire
- Real-time methane emissions monitoring at global scale
- Technology consolidates data from multiple detection
sources
- Multi-sector initiative spans 12 industries
ExxonMobil and Scepter, Inc. have agreed to work together to
deploy advanced satellite technology and proprietary data
processing platforms to detect methane emissions at a global scale.
The agreement has the potential to redefine methane detection and
mitigation efforts and could contribute to broader satellite-based
emission reduction efforts across a dozen industries, including
energy, agriculture, manufacturing and transportation.
“This collaboration will enable multiple industries to identify
the sources of methane emissions around the world in real-time, so
that leak repairs or mitigation solutions can be deployed rapidly,”
said Bart Cahir, senior vice president of unconventional at
ExxonMobil. “This is another example of how ExxonMobil is investing
in technology with leading innovators to align with the Global
Methane Pledge to reduce methane emissions by 30% by 2030, compared
to 2020 levels.”
In the first phase of the project, the companies will design and
optimize the plan for satellite placement and coverage, initially
focused on capturing methane emissions data from ExxonMobil
operations in the Permian Basin. Scepter will deploy satellites in
2023 and increase coverage to more than 24 satellites over three
years, forming a large constellation network capable of monitoring
operations around the world.
Scepter’s satellite detection technology has shown the ability
to accurately collect data on methane, while also identifying
sources of carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, and
other greenhouse gases.
ExxonMobil and Scepter are also pioneering a proprietary data
fusion system that reconciles information collected from multiple
detection methods, including ground-based, stationary and mobile
monitoring devices. By consolidating the data, scientists could
unlock valuable insights and opportunities to further quantify and
validate programs that reduce methane emissions.
"We’re excited to work with ExxonMobil to develop a system that
goes beyond methane detection. Our data fusion platform will be
central to a broader capability to detect, quantify, abate and
certify," said Philip Father, chief executive officer of Scepter.
"This approach is rooted in our mission of providing comprehensive
observations on a real-time basis and global scale, therefore
meeting various environmental, social and governance reporting
needs.”
When combined with ExxonMobil’s data from ground-based sensors
and aerial surveys using advanced analytics, Scepter’s data
platform allows the company to further establish information
regarding its methane emissions performance on an unprecedented
scale and quickly identify high-emitting sources. The data
processing platform will enable the expansion of third-party
certification and supplement methane emissions-reductions
efforts.
ExxonMobil supports the development of satellite surveillance
and is conducting field trials of emerging technologies.The company
is also taking part in an industry study with the Collaboratory to
Advance Methane Science to expand ongoing initiatives to identify
smarter and faster ways to detect and mitigate emissions using
satellites.
The company recently announced plans to achieve net zero
greenhouse gas emissions from its operated assets in the U.S.
Permian Basin by 2030. These efforts include several key focus
areas including continued investments in methane monitoring and
detection technologies and eliminating routine flaring in the
company’s Permian Basin operations by year-end 2022, in support of
the World Bank’s Zero Routine Flaring initiative.
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About Scepter, Inc.
Scepter has developed, and internationally patented, a
ground-breaking approach to monitoring the atmosphere in real-time
using an array of terrestrial, airborne and Low Earth Orbit
satellite-based sensors to provide actionable information for
businesses, consumers, governments and NGOs. These capabilities are
not only critical for solving the global pollution and climate
change crises, but also provide the platform for an emerging
multibillion-dollar commercial atmospheric monitoring industry to
meet environmental ESG reporting needs. To learn more, visit
ScepterAir.com.
Cautionary Statement
Statements of future events in this release, including
technological progress, the performance of new functions or systems
to detect emissions, or the viability of third party
certifications, are forward-looking statements. Actual future
results, including project plans, timing, and costs; the ability to
identify emissions; and the impact of operational and technology
efforts could vary depending on the results of future study and
research efforts, including the ability to scale projects and
technologies on a commercially competitive basis; the effectiveness
of cooperative efforts to develop technologies and projects; any
changes in plans or objectives upon final project approvals; the
ability to execute operational objectives on a timely and
successful basis; the ability to obtain and timing of required
governmental and other third party consents; the development and
pace of supportive market conditions and national, regional and
local policies relating to emission reduction technologies; changes
in laws and regulations including laws and regulations regarding
greenhouse gas emissions, carbon costs, and taxes; the outcome of
commercial negotiations; the development and enforcement of local,
national and international mandates and treaties; unforeseen
technical or operational difficulties; changes in supply and demand
and other market factors affecting future prices of oil, gas, and
petrochemical products; and other factors discussed in this release
and under the heading “Factors Affecting Future Results” on the
Investors page of ExxonMobil’s website at exxonmobil.com.
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