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Optical NIR Fixed-Position Passive Scanner for Methane Detection and Measurement
Award last edited on: 1/13/2022

Sponsored Program
SBIR
Awarding Agency
DOE
Total Award Amount
$499,500
Award Phase
2
Solicitation Topic Code
T
Principal Investigator
John Lievois

Company Information

Blue Sky Measurements Inc

1334 Brittmoore Suite 2606
Houston, TX 77043
   (281) 851-3603
   info@bluesky.eco
   www.bluesky.eco
Location: Single
Congr. District: 02
County: Harris

Phase I

Contract Number: DE-AR0001483
Start Date: 6/21/2021    Completed: 3/20/2022
Phase I year
2021
Phase I Amount
$259,000
Development of a Near-Infrared passive scanner using sunlight to detect and measure methane emissions at an oil or gas production wellpad. The proposed system will provide continuous daily measurements for less than the annualized cost of currently mandated biannual surveys. This fixed-position sensor system will provide operators the ability to continuously monitor their operations for fugitive emissions and take corrective action when a leak occurs rather than wait for semiannual survey results. This enabling technology promises to be a key tool to help the oil and gas industry achieve the aggressive EPA targeted 45% reduction in related methane emissions by 2025.

Phase II

Contract Number: DE-AR0001483
Start Date: 3/21/2022    Completed: 12/20/2022
Phase II year
2021
Phase II Amount
$240,500
Development of a Near-Infrared passive scanner using sunlight to detect and measure methane emissions at an oil or gas production wellpad. The proposed system will provide continuous daily measurements for less than the annualized cost of currently mandated biannual surveys. This fixed-position sensor system will provide operators the ability to continuously monitor their operations for fugitive emissions and take corrective action when a leak occurs rather than wait for semiannual survey results. This enabling technology promises to be a key tool to help the oil and gas industry achieve the aggressive EPA targeted 45% reduction in related methane emissions by 2025.