Development of a UAV-Based Technology and Methodology for Measurement of the Methane Destruction and Removal Efficiencies of Flares

Lead Proponent

Clearstone Engineering Ltd.

Project Objectives

The objective of this project is to develop, test, and validate a novel unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)-based sensor technology to assess the Destruction Removal Efficiency (DRE) of flares operating in Canada’s oil and gas sector.

Expected Results

This project aims to:

1. Create Canadian technology to evaluate flare performance, positioning Canadian tech as leaders in quantifying, and reducing methane emissions from flaring activities globally.
2. Assist in reaching Canada’s methane emission reduction targets, enhancing air quality in areas surrounding oil and gas production sites.
3. Develop technology enabling flare operators to economically and effectively measure methane emissions from their flares at scale.