IKM Testing pioneers methane monitoring tech

An energy service provider is helping operators meet stricter methane rules.

IKM Testing UK has developed a patent-pending technology to accurately quantify methane emissions across oil, gas, and coal operations. 

Bosses say the system, known as Source Level Identification and Quantification (SLIQ), measures emissions at component level with higher sensitivity than traditional methods.

They add that SLIQ has been independently verified by academics at Robert Gordon University, in Aberdeen, who witnessed controlled tests and validated IKM Testing’s methodology and results. 

Scott Morton, energy transition business manager at IKM Testing, which is based in Westhill, Aberdeenshire and in Cramlington, in Northumberland, said: “Methane emissions have long been overshadowed by carbon dioxide in climate discussions, but they are a major contributor to global warming, accounting for around 30 per cent of temperature rise over recent decades. 

“The EU’s methane regulations represent a bold move to reduce these emissions, and for businesses in the energy sector, they bring both challenges and opportunities. 

“Navigating these new requirements will be critical to ensuring compliance, but as demonstrated by Totalenergies, they also offer an opportunity to lead the way in environmental responsibility.”

The technology is now being deployed in partnership with TotalEnergies E&P UK, which has appointed IKM Testing to conduct Methane Emission Quantification surveys across its Elgin, Alwyn, Culzean and Ailsa offshore assets, as well as the Shetland Gas Plant.

Complementing SLIQ, IKM Testing also offers its Aerial Source Quantification (A.S.Q.) system, which uses drones and advanced sensors to detect and quantify emissions across entire sites. 

The system is sensor agnostic, allowing integration with industry-leading devices as they evolve.

Scott added: “The development of our methane emissions quantification technology has been fuelled by our commitment to deliver services and products in an ethical, environmentally conscious and socially responsible manner. 

“We are as dedicated to supporting our partners and clients in their endeavours to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as we are to achieving our own targets.

“Our expertise and cutting-edge technology not only help operators to achieve compliance, but lead the industry as it strives to meet global climate change targets. 

“With the implementation of the EU regulations now well underway, it’s vital that operators take steps now to achieve compliance and avoid any potentially severe penalties.”

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