The challenge
Managing complex environmental monitoring
A Canadian oil company grappled with comprehensive environmental oversight across their extensive North American operations. Their existing approach to emissions monitoring was significantly hindered by data limitations, operational complexity, and the challenging nature of tracking emissions across multiple geographical locations simultaneously.
Key challenges
Limited visibility across expansive oilfields and processing facilities
Fragmented emissions data
Siloed operational information
Difficulty reconciling emissions anomalies with operational events
The solution
AI-powered emissions intelligence platform
Advanced monitoring
Satellite-based emissions detection
Area flux mapping technology
Point source identification
Plume detection analysis
Data integration
Weather pattern analysis
Wind pattern correlation
Asset digital twin integration
Process monitoring systems
Implementation approach
1
Data collection and integration framework
TROPOMI data integration
Landsat 8 OLI utilization
Landsat 8 OLI utilization
Polygon-based inspection
2
Advanced analysis enabled framework
Image processing deployment
Spatial pattern analysis
Temporal pattern analysis
Hotspot identification
3
Response strategy implementation
Dynamic intervention protocols
Strategic emission forecasting
Compliance monitoring
Impact assessment
The impact
Enhanced environmental stewardship and operational excellence
Environmental improvements
Detection of emission anomalies
Less of fugitive emissions and process inefficiencies
Better sustainability through proactive monitoring
Operational impact
Emission trend forecasting with advanced AI analytics
Timely interventions helped reduce major environmental risks
Hotspot identification
Business value
Helped to prevent costly equipment failures and emissions-related penalties
Supported to strengthened environmental accountability and operational efficiency
Looking ahead
Enhanced AI capabilities
Enhanced AI capabilities
Broader implementation
Scaling across additional sites
Innovation focus
Advancing detection technology
