Rethinking methane emissions monitoring: It’s not about the leaks

Explicit DFM drone flying

When we talk about methane emissions, the conversation almost always starts with leaks. How to find them, measure them, and mitigate them. At a methane mitigation conference last year, this talk was all the same: leaks, leaks, leaks. As if insufficient maintenance protocols were the root cause of the world’s climate crisis. We beg to […]

Measurement validity: a frequently overlooked key to accurate methane emissions monitoring

Flying drone during survey

A common question in emissions monitoring is: “What’s your measurement uncertainty?” But a far more important—and often overlooked—question to answer is: “How do you know if your measurements are valid?” Without verifying the validity of your sample, you’re essentially sampling blind. You might as well be guessing. And yet, even experienced professionals who work with […]

Why wind also matters in methane emissions monitoring

Explicit drone flying

When discussing methane emissions monitoring, the focus is often on gas concentration: how much methane is emitted and from where. But if you want accurate, actionable measurements, another factor deserves just as much attention: wind. At Explicit, we specialize in accurate emissions quantification, and one thing is clear: understanding wind dynamics is just as crucial […]

DFM – Offshore platforms

DFM - Offshore platform

Explicit quantified CH4 emissions from multiple TOTALEnergies offshore platforms using the Drone Flux Measurement (DFM) method. Thanks to its easy implementation, the DFM method can be used to quantify emissions also over sea. In this scenario, Explicit develops detailed maps which help the pilot to safely operate the drone offshore.