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Aerial Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) is transforming Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) programs by offering fast, visual methane detection across large or remote sites. With proven infrared technology and federal approval, it enhances safety, compliance, and efficiency—providing real-time insight, reducing downtime, and empowering smarter, faster responses to emissions and operational risks.

With the introduction of OOOOb and OOOOc, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established a streamlined process for approving new technologies without undergoing a full rulemaking procedure. Over the last couple of weeks, the EPA approved a handful of alternative technologies, including ChampionX’s Aerial Optical Gas Imaging (AOGI) platform. This marks a significant step forward in enabling the adoption of innovative methane detection methods in place of AVO methods, OGI and Method 21.  

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently approved the first third-party surveyor for the Super Emitter Program, signaling the official launch of this initiative.

With the Super Emitter program in motion, it is essential for the operators to understand the program, how it interacts with Subpart W regulations, and why it's important to deploy advanced technology. Read our blog to learn more.

2024 was the warmest year on record. In fact, the 10 warmest years of NOAA’s 175-year record have all taken place within the last decade (NOAA, 2024). As we feel the consequences of a warming world (changes in global weather patterns, increases in forest fires, more frequent floods and natural disasters), both private companies and governments are taking action to reduce the world’s greenhouse gas emissions.   

Because methane has a greenhouse gas potential that is 28 times that of carbon dioxide, curbing methane emissions is critically important. As a result, many companies—especially in the oil and gas industry—have turned to continuous monitoring systems as alert and quantification mechanisms for effectively detecting fugitive or unplanned methane emissions.  

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Recent discussions of Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems have presented some differences in measurements between Metal Oxide Sensors (MOS) and Laser Absorption Spectroscopy (LAS). 

Operators in the Permian and San Juan Basins can now utilize ChampionX's services to fulfill the state's regulatory requirements regarding methane emissions. They can also earn additional credits for methane reductions achieved through ChampionX's technology.

Did you know that a small number of sources are responsible for a significant percentage of methane emissions? They're called "Super Emitters". These emissions impact our environment and air quality.

We're committed to simplifying compliance efforts, and AURA OGI™ is your trusted tool for navigating the complexities of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 40CFR Part 60 – Appendix K and the new 0000 regulations (OOOOb and OOOOc).