In the evolving narrative of emissions management, particularly within the oil and gas industry, we have witnessed substantial progress over the past decade. As we hone our focus on emissions, an array of innovative tools has surfaced to streamline the management and reduction of emissions more effectively. However, adapting to and harnessing modern technology can present its challenges.

Addressing the proverbial elephant in the room, it is worth noting that with growth often comes discomfort, reminiscent of the seven stages of grief. Here are how these stages manifest in the journey of technological adaptation, specifically through the lens of Continuous Monitoring (CM) technology.

Qube Technologies (Qube), announced today the successful closure of its Series B funding. This strategic investment, featuring contributions from TC Energy, NGIF Cleantech Ventures, and Bain & Company Future Back Ventures (FBV), is in addition to the initial close by Riverbend Energy Group. 

The Methane Waste Emissions Charge and Super-Emitter Program carry potential risks to operators for emissions in excess of certain thresholds and volumetric rates. While some leaks will occur under the best operational circumstances, the best way for operators to avoid financial penalties and reputation harm is to implement a continuous monitoring system that can detect leaks in real time, pinpoint the source, and accelerate remedial workflows that reduce the duration and severity of emission events.

The new methane rule enables operators to use approved advanced monitoring technologies, including continuous monitoring systems, to detect fugitive emissions. Qube’s platform meets and exceeds the technical requirements for using continuous monitoring systems under the rule.

Metal oxide sensors can drift from their calibrated baselines over time. But Qube’s remote auto-calibration process runs continuously and autonomously to identify potential drifts and correct itself to ensure consistent leak detection performance and data integrity.

Emission rates, emission durations, and wind speeds all vary, which can impact a continuous monitoring system’s probability of detection. Qube has developed a solution that optimizes device placements to assure the highest levels of detection and value for customers.

Qube’s SOC 2 Type I audit verifies that we effective controls in place to ensure our customers’ data security, and affirms our commitment to the highest operational standards for data management.

This latest funding round will propel the Company's mission to innovate, expand its global footprint, and remain at the forefront of environmental sustainability.

Management by exception helps upstream oil and gas operation managers focus on overall business unit performance. SCADA and Continuous monitoring systems together provide essential data that makes management by exception workflows more effective.

Continuous monitoring systems can cost-effectively meet updated monitoring and reporting requirements under Colorado Regulation 7.

Continuous monitoring systems can help operators meet new reporting requirements and reduce regulatory exposure under the proposed rules in subpart W.

Continuous monitoring systems enable oil and gas operators to continually monitor for methane emissions. But data and alarms alone will not stem an emissions event; dedicated operations and maintenance workflows are necessary to achieve positive outcomes from a CM system.

Continuous monitoring technologies allow operators to implement novel operation and maintenance work practices to efficiently respond to methane emissions

In this article we discuss why Emissions Rate tells a more complete story about what a methane plume looks like, how it is moving around in space over time, and where the emission is originating.

True false positive alarms are rarely issued by the Qube system. This articles explains what a false positive alarm is in the Qube system, how to make sense of METEC results, and the best practices for responding to potential false positive alarms.

Qube receives approval to conduct Leak Detection and Repair using continuous monitoring technology at Kiwetinohk Energy’s facilities and multi-well pad sites.

Qube's continuous monitoring system has been approved for use as an ALARM technology by New Mexico's Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department.

Establishing the right alarm parameters for a facility is essential to driving the appropriate response to leak events. This article discusses the best practices for establishing alarm notifications, how to implement them, and the benefits of each method.

In this article we discuss how alarm notifications work in the Qube system, and how to set up user-defined alarm parameters.

Qube announces new office in Midland, Texas.