Imagine having a high-powered camera in space that can spot invisible gas leaks from miles away. This system uses special cooling technology and AI to see methane clouds clearly, even when the weather is bad. It's like upgrading from a blurry old photo to a high-definition video of where pollution is happening in real-time.
Existing methane data is too expensive and lacks the accuracy needed for precise regulation. This makes it difficult for companies and governments to meet the Global Methane Pledge of 30% reduction by 2030.
A satellite constellation (GESat) featuring a miniaturized cryogenic spectro-imager and a digital data platform called Plum.
If you are an energy operator dealing with undetected pipeline leaks — this project developed the GESat constellation that provides quantification precision over 95% regardless of weather. This allows you to find leaks as small as 30kg/hour to prevent waste and fines.
If you are a regulator dealing with the Global Methane Pledge to cut emissions by 30% by 2030 — this project developed a digital platform called Plum that offers daily measurements across all high-emitting areas. It provides affordable data at less than 2€/km2.
If you are a landfill operator dealing with fugitive methane emissions — this project developed a miniaturized cryogenic spectro-imager that detects emissions down to 30kg/hour. This helps you pinpoint leak sources quickly to meet environmental standards.
The project aims to provide methane data at a cost of less than 2€/km2.
Yes, the project is building the GESat satellite constellation designed for daily measurement across all high methane emitting areas worldwide.
Based on available project data, the company has spent the current period defining their licenses and agreements.
The Gen1 payload is close to reaching 100 kg/h, while the overall constellation objective is to reach a detection threshold of 30kg/hour.
The company is setting up its digital platform, Plum, with the goal to start commercial activities in October 2025.
The project is led by a single French SME, Absolut Sensing, representing 100% of the industry ratio. This lean structure suggests a fast-to-market approach, focusing on internal R&D and direct industrial validation with partners like Total Energies rather than a broad academic consortium.
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