Advancing Methane Monitoring And Mitigation

GTI Energy has been awarded nearly US$250 million in federal funding from the US Department of Energy (DOE) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to lead four projects under the Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP). These initiatives aim to advance technologies, improve methane monitoring and mitigation strategies, and foster workforce development and community engagement across the US oil and gas sector.

Well Emissions and Leakage Limitation Check (WELL Check)

GTI Energy intends to create WELL Check to accelerate the mitigation of methane emissions by installing emissions reduction technologies for high-priority emission sources; implementing education and training programs designed for small operators on mitigation and measurement best practices; and implementing industry best practices programs to identify and repair leak sources.

• Federal Funding: US$209,999,996
• Non-federal Funding: US$0
• Total Value: US$209,999,996

Methane Mitigation Demonstration Using Linear Motor Compressor

GTI Energy intends to deploy and test a novel, low-cost linear motor methane mitigation compressor to capture a variety of leaks across the natural gas value chain. The project will engage communities to communicate the benefits of the technology; identify mitigation measures for potential impacts; and create a workforce development strategy.

• Federal Funding: US$5,079,569
• Non-federal Funding: US$1,270,165
• Total Value: US$6,349,734

Methane Emissions Training, Reporting, And Information For Communities

GTI Energy intends to deploy multi-modal methane monitoring technologies in the Appalachian region, disseminate the results of measurement campaigns, and improve emissions inventories. The project is also intended to provide experimental learning and training at schools and foster engagement between operators and local communities.

• Federal Funding: US$9,999,522
• Non-federal Funding: US$0
• Total Value: US$9,999,522 

Southeastern Methane Emissions Quantification

GTI Energy intends to develop a measurement-informed regional methane emission estimation approach that accounts for the inherent spatio-temporal variabilities of oil and gas source categories; collect and disseminate measurement data to improve energy efficiencies for gathering and transmission pipelines, distribution pipeline damage from excavation activities, and vented emissions from industrial gas meters; and accelerate the deployment of various methane monitoring solutions at different scales. The project will focus on assessing community benefits with an emphasis on disadvantaged communities, share the findings with the communities, and prepare the local workforce for future jobs and talent pipelines.

• Federal Funding: US$20,000,000
• Non-federal Funding: US$0
• Total Value: US$20,000,000

These projects mark a major milestone in addressing methane emissions at scale, addressing one of the most significant contributors to climate change. By deploying technologies, enhancing emissions monitoring, and engaging with communities, these efforts create opportunities for collaboration across industries, governments, and local stakeholders, ensuring environmental and economic benefits are realized.

“These projects illustrate the powerful role of collaboration in technology demonstration, operational best practice sharing, and workforce training focused to deploy solutions that can significantly reduce methane emissions this decade,” said Paula A. Gant, president and chief executive officer of GTI Energy. “Leveraging our technical and operational expertise and working alongside industry, government, and local communities, we are building solutions to consequential challenges in lowering air emissions from energy systems while also meeting the needs of local communities.”

Headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois, GTI Energy is a technology development and training organization working to scale solutions that shape energy transitions by leveraging gases, liquids, infrastructure, and efficiency.