Technology scan
40+technologies identified
Scan the field
We covered established vendors and startups using company profiles, case studies and interviews.
Case Study · Technology Scouting
Spotting methane from orbit to ground.
A global oil and gas company wanted a portfolio of methane detection technologies to support its low carbon goals. We profiled satellites, aircraft, drones and fixed systems, comparing their sensitivity, maturity and cost.
The Client
The client is a major oil and gas company with worldwide exploration and production. It wanted a technology portfolio its field teams could use to choose detection solutions.
The Challenge
Methane hides.
Find it faster.
Prescouter was asked to build a portfolio of methane detection technologies to support the client’s low carbon footprint objective and guide deployment across its field operations.
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Space
Satellites
Wide area coverage from orbit.
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Air
Aircraft and drones
Flexible surveys over assets.
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Ground
Fixed systems
Monitoring on site.
Our Approach
Comparing four platforms on resolution, maturity and cost.
Platform review
4detection platforms
Compare platforms
We grouped solutions into satellites, aircraft, drones and fixed systems.
Intelligence briefs
4research rounds completed
Rate each option
We assessed measurement levels, sensor capability, readiness and unit costs for each technology.
The Outcome
A methane toolkit for the whole company.
Prescouter completed 4 intelligence briefs and identified more than 40 methane detection technologies across four platforms. The final report was circulated throughout the client organization, giving teams a basis to evaluate partnerships with promising companies.
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Scope
40+ technologies
Across four detection platforms.
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Criteria
Cost and capability
Resolution, readiness and unit cost.
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Reach
Company-wide report
Circulated across the organization.
No single platform sees every methane source. Combining views from space, air and ground gives the clearest picture.
Let’s Talk
How well can you see your emissions?
Compare the platforms, weigh cost against capability and deploy what fits your sites. Wherever you’re starting from, we’ll help you get there.
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