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Carbon Mapper data from the Tanager-1 satellite reveals methane and carbon dioxide super-emitter activity around the world

Planet Pulse

Tanager-1 is made possible by the Carbon Mapper Coalition , a philanthropically-funded effort to develop and deploy satellites designed to detect and track methane and CO2 super-emitters at a level of granularity needed to support direct mitigation action. During a single overpass on Oct. During a single overpass on Oct.

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Carbon Mapper Releases First Emissions Detections from the Tanager-1 Satellite

Planet Pulse

Tanager-1 is made possible by the Carbon Mapper Coalition , a philanthropically-funded effort to develop and deploy satellites designed to detect and track methane and CO2 super-emitters at a level of granularity needed to support direct mitigation action. Carbon Mapper’s preliminary estimate of the emission rate is 1,200 kg CH4 /h.

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Now more than ever: The business case for strong methane regulations

EDF + Business

In the evolving global energy economy, methane emissions have become a critical variable in the oil and gas industrys long-term performance. Yet despite this momentum, oil and gas methane emissions remain unacceptably high. Yet despite this momentum, oil and gas methane emissions remain unacceptably high.

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Camera-based study reveals methane leaks far worse than expected in New Mexico region

Envirotec Magazine

The airplane-mounted sensor used by the researchers to detect methane leaks from oil and natural gas production in the New Mexico half of the Permian Basin. The amount of methane leaking from a huge US oil- and gas-producing region is several times greater than federal government estimates, according to a new study led by Stanford University.

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The EO Industry in 2025: Emerging Technologies and Shifting Policies Usher in a New Era for Space Innovation

Planet Pulse

This year was transformative for the space industry. While there are many predictions for the growth of the industry in 2025, three key themes stand out with particular excitement for the year ahead. These powerful models drive innovative technologies like ChatGPT and are reshaping our approach to intricate data challenges.

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Smart meters and smart grids key in SDG&E’s clean energy plan

Smart Energy International

San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) has filed a $3 billion plan for the years 2024-2027 towards its ongoing clean energy drive. Among the major investments detailed is the implementation of the next generation of smart meters in order to give customers more control, access and insights into their energy usage.

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Leveraging the ocean's carbon removal potential

GreenBiz

Approaches such as investing in offshore energy production, conserving coastal ecosystems and increasing consumption of sustainable ocean-based protein offer opportunities to reduce emissions. Biological approaches, which leverage the power of photosynthesis to capture CO 2 , offer a few approaches for carbon removal.