In 2023, the French company Kayrros detected 2,200 major methane leaks in the world, 60% of which are attributed to human causes.
On the occasion of COP28, the 27 Member States of the European Union reached an agreement on a European law aimed at combat methane emissions in the energy sector.
The obligation for energy companies to detect and fix oil and gas infrastructure leaks is at the heart of this new legislation. This obligation will extend to fossil fuel imports, which are responsible for a large part of the EU's methane emissions.
In fact, according to a study by the European Commission,The gas industry contributes to 33% of methane emissions (CH4) in the energy sector. Methane is a greenhouse gas that is 80 times more powerful than CO2, increasing global warming. These emissions come from two main sources: major leaks, potentially dangerous for the safety of industrial sites and personnel, and fugitive leaks (unintentional), constituting the main source of methane emissions in the Oil & Gas sector.
Combating methane emissions from oil and gas activities is critical. to limit global warming in the short term.
According to the IEA's Net Zero Emissions by 2050 (NZE) scenario, energy-related methane emissions are expected to fall by around 75% by 2030, with two-thirds of this reduction coming from oil and gas activities, accounting for over 15% of total energy-related emissions.
To limit its methane emissions, it was then shown thatThe frequent search for fugitive leaks is a key factor in reducing methane emissions. In order to address safety, maintenance, and minimize the environmental impact of gas leaks, uAn effective solution would be the deployment of a fixed system for the automatic detection of gas leaks.
The state of the art shows that a gas leak generates an acoustic signal created by turbulence at the outlet of the opening. Among the various technologies used to detect gas leaks, The acoustics is a very widespread modality and has been used for many years.
Indeed, thanks to artificial intelligence we are able to Recognize the whistling noise What does a gas leak emit.
These artificial intelligence algorithms are thus capable of detect leaks in real time up to 0.3g/s And with a 96% accuracy.
One alert can therefore be sent to the operator and the data is sent to an online visualization platform.
At Wavely, we care about environmental issues and it is in our DNA to work towards a more sustainable world through the analysis of acoustic signals.
That is why we have developed a fixed surveillance solution for Detect, locate, and classify gas leaks. In particular thanks to the European Union and the Hauts-de-France region, which co-financed the project whose objective is to monitor and reduce greenhouse gas emissions as part of its REACT-EU* program.
* The REACT-EU program is a European recovery plan that aims to deal with the consequences of the health crisis. In Hauts-de-France, the REACT-EU axes support projects covering the themes of the economy, green transition, digital technology and health in order to support local actors to relaunch a new territorial dynamic.
In fact, the Modul'Ear (Wavely connected sensor), thanks to artificial intelligence, makes it possible to detect the noise emitted by these gas emissions on industrial sites. Beyond detection, the system integrates their location, thus facilitating the work of maintenance teams and thus reducing the quantity of gas released into the atmosphere.
Robust and reliable, the Modul'Ear is certified ATEX, guaranteeing the absence of risk when used in a work environment where the risk of explosion is significant.
Our solution is now evaluated by major energy players in real conditions and brings significant results.
Detection of gas leaks on industrial sites.
In partnership with SIM Engineering, we have implemented a gas leak detection solution based on 10 acoustic sensors deployed on a 2000m² TotalEnergies test site since June 2019. Our prototype detects leaks as low as 0.3 g/s in real time with an accuracy of 5 meters using an artificial intelligence algorithm. This installation, which meets TotalEnergies' security standards, integrates a local server and a secure infrastructure to transmit information on a dedicated business platform.
Leak detection on gas transport truck
As part of the regulations on the transport of dangerous goods (TDM) and in collaboration with our client, we installed sensors on the entrance portal of an industrial site to detect leaks on natural gas transport trucks. This real-time solution identified previously undetected leaks, thus increasing site safety at each truck entrance.
Our detection algorithms are also capable of detecting air or steam leaks in complex industrial environments.
Do you want to discuss with our teams on a subject related to gas leak detection? Do not hesitate to contact us on contact@wavely.fr or by phone on 03 62 26 39 05.
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