Satellites accurately detect methane emissions in largest controlled test yet

Researchers ran the largest-ever controlled test of space-based methane monitoring, finding that dedicated methane sensors correctly detected nearly all methane plumes released on clear days. The results confirm the reliability of satellite-based leak detection.

• Largest-ever controlled test of satellite methane monitoring conducted
• Dedicated sensors detected nearly all plumes released on clear days
• Test confirms reliability of space-based methane leak detection