As the energy sector continues to adapt and evolve to meet an ever-changing landscape, we see the increasing requirement for those within the industry to work together and think differently about reducing methane emissions.
IKM’s Methane Emissions Quantification (M.E.Q) Service has been developed to deliver quantitative methane emission measurements, at asset level, and at source level (direct measurement), using IKM’s two survey methods.
Want to understand how this could be applied to your assets?
Aerial Survey Quantification (ASQ) - Asset Level
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Drone based site level methane emissions detection, identification, and quantification.
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Aerial emissions report provides clients with holistic asset emissions measurement, detailing localisation for all captured emissions sources.
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IKM’s ASQ service is sensor-agnostic, enabling the use of the most advanced technologies on the market to conduct aerial emissions surveys.
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Delivers OGMP2.0 level 5 top-down verification survey.
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Includes capability to assess flare destruction efficiency as part of the survey.
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Complements LDAR/OGI surveys by providing a rapid, top-down overview of emissions, with OGI cameras delivering a bottom-up view to pinpoint individual leaks.
See how aerial surveys can support your site.
Source Level Identification and Quantification (SLIQ) - Source Level
The SLIQ method has been independently validated by Robert Gordon University (RGU). The sensitivities of the SLIQ methods allow for accurate measurement and reporting of emissions.
Macro
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Identifies and quantifies methane emissions by sweeping a sample wand around the components such as flanges/connections/valves.
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The Macro method is able to quantify leaks as small as 0.02g/hr, well below the 1g/hr required for the Level 2 LDAR survey in the EU Methane legislation.
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Identifies raised emission levels quickly and efficiently from various source components, allowing comparison of the largest fugitive sources onsite. Complements OGI camera surveys, providing accurate quantification of identified leaks as well as identifying emissions invisible to the camera.
Micro
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Incorporates IKM’s patent pending survey technology to provide emission quantification measurements with high levels of precision and accuracy for each component.
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The controlled environment provided by the Micro method allows for measurements as low as 60 µg/hr.
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Improved accuracy achieved by isolating the component from weather and variable background methane levels, enabling source specific Emission Factors (EFs) to be determined.
Discover how source-level measurement could improve your reporting.
Combined Surveys
For the most robust results, IKM offers combined survey campaigns, integrating ASQ (top-down) with SLIQ (bottom-up). This approach provides both asset-wide methane emissions reconciliation and precise source-level attribution, offering a complete picture of performance while ensuring alignment with OGMP 2.0 requirements. Additionally, it allows for more efficient use of bedspace and allows for surveys to be carried out when weather prevents drone flight operations.
IKM Operational Project Solution (I-OPS) Software
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IKM’s analytical software platform, used to collect, assess, and collate data for SLIQ measurement methods.
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Upfront engineering identifies and uploads all source components into the I-OPS source register.
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Sampling regime agreed with clients to ensure that the optimal number of sources is surveyed. Flexible survey plans remove the need for offshore support required, for example scaffolding.
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Emission measurements from sampled components, captured within I-OPS, are extrapolated to generate Emissions Factors (EFs) that are component and asset-specific, supporting the accurate methane emissions modelling.
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Recording data from periodic surveys within I-OPS allows emissions data to be tracked and trended over time, both at a source and asset level.
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Software is highly customisable, allowing for bespoke dashboard reporting.
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I-OPS data can be exported directly into Microsoft Excel for analysis and reporting.
Asset modeling, combined with the survey methods, together form a comprehensive service that supports all tiers of the Oil & Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2.0 reporting framework.
This UN-led initiative aims to enhance the accuracy and transparency of methane emissions reporting and to instil confidence among stakeholders in responsible emissions management.
As of January 2025, over 150 companies with assets across 90+ countries have joined OGMP 2.0, collectively covering more than 42% of the world’s oil and gas production.
IKM’s M.E.Q Service offering allows for all 5 of the OGMP2.0 levels to be achieved:
Levels 1, 2 and 3 will be achieved by evaluating current emissions reporting practices already employed onsite. Our emissions specialists will then develop a comprehensive register of all potential source elements within IKM’s I-OPS software platform. Established industry Emission Factors (EFs) will be applied to all source elements, forming the baseline for the asset specific methane emissions model and providing a complete OGMP2.0 compliant report.
Level 4 can be supported through IKM deploying Emissions Specialists to the site to perform direct source measurements using IKM’s Macro and Micro Quantification survey methods. Direct source measurements taken onsite will provide component-specific EFs, with data automatically uploaded to IKM’s I-OPS software, where survey emissions data is incorporated into the asset’s specific methane emissions model, providing improved accuracy and reliability in reported data.
Level 5 (Gold Standard) IKM, along with our technology partners, will perform an aerial site methane quantification assessment to reconcile level 4 measurements. Alongside site-level emission estimates, this will provide a complete and comprehensive overview of an asset’s methane emissions performance.
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If you are interested in learning more about how our Methane Emissions Quantification (M.E.Q) Service can support your organisation in achieving accurate, OGMP 2.0-aligned methane reporting, our team would be pleased to discuss your requirements.
