Prototyping and Technology Demonstration of a Methane Sensor for Widespread Application

Lead Proponent

The University of British Columbia

Project Objectives

The objective of this project is to develop and demonstrate a novel sensor that uses an array of photo- activated sensing nodes to measure methane in real time, producing a sensor that is affordable, miniaturized, accurate and stable.

Expected Results

This project aims to:

1. Increase the feasibility and reduce the cost of Leak Detection and Repair programs to help lower methane emissions in the upstream oil and gas sector.
2. Support Canada’s 2030 methane emission reduction target and deliver health benefits for Canadians.
3. Develop a more energy-efficient and cost-effective sensor relative to currently available technologies.
4. Support Canada’s economic competitiveness by helping develop measurement-based emissions intensity metrics for Canadian energy export products.
5. Enable measurement-based inventories for compliance reporting across industries.