Many oilfield methane emissions come from sources that leak or vent intermittently during normal operations. Continuous monitors can measure these emissions more accurately than is possible with mobile sensors mounted on satellites, airplanes, or drones. The methane point instrument from SLB End-to-end Emissions Solutions is a continuous methane monitoring system that uses internet of things-enabled sensors to help customers quickly and cost effectively detect, locate, and quantify these emissions. The instrument identifies when emissions start and stop, triangulates to the emission source, and quantifies the emission rate.
The instrument can be installed by field crew in minutes without the need for specialised training or tools. The installation locations and number of instruments to mount are determined using an SLB proprietary algorithm that plans the optimal set up by evaluating the site layout and regional weather conditions. Typically mounted on existing infrastructure around the facility, built-in solar panels power the instrument, which seamlessly connects to the LTE-M cellular network. Once installed, it runs maintenance-free throughout a 10-year lifetime. It is also compatible with SLB’s intuitive, user-friendly methane digital platform, where data is displayed with easy visualisation and allows for customisable alerts.
