Global commitment to reducing methane emissions
The members of the European Union have approved a regulation aimed at reducing methane (CH4) emissions. This initiative is part of global efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change. Methane, the second largest contributor to global warming after carbon dioxide, accounts for a third of greenhouse gas emissions.
These new methane regulations require the fossil gas, oil and coal industries to measure, monitor, report and verify their methane emissions to stringent monitoring standards. Exporters of fossil fuels to Europe will also have to comply with these obligations.
The challenge of adapting to these new standards
For industrial inspection professionals, this methane regulation presents a number of challenges. The new requirements call for continuous monitoring with regular checks, the measurements and analyses of which are recorded in reports. This has a significant impact on manufacturers:
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- Increased workload. Equipment checks will have to be more frequent and more rigorous to ensure compliance with the new standards. This will involve the use of advanced technologies to detect and measure methane emissions.
- Training and certification. Inspectors will need to be trained in new technologies and methods for detecting methane leaks. Specific certifications could become mandatory to ensure that inspections comply with international standards.
- Reports and documentation. Detailed reports on methane emissions will be requested. This will involve data collection and analysis to comply with regulatory requirements.
Why use Linspec Cloud software to monitor your inspection?
Faced with these new requirements, the adoption of industrial inspection management software is becoming essential. Linspec Cloud automates many repetitive tasks, reducing human error and allowing inspectors to focus on the critical aspects of their work.
The Cloud solution offers advanceddata collection andanalysis capabilities. It manages large quantities of data and simplifies the generation of detailed reports.
For methane emission measurements, Linspec Cloud proves to be an indispensable tool for managing control operations and then analyzing data on any gas leaks.
The solution enables you to enter measured data, consult measurement histories and produce documents automatically.
This makes it easy to find data on equipment where a leak has been detected:
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- measurement date,
- repair date,
- measurement value,
- extent of the leak,
- reference of equipment used,
- observations by team members, etc.
Linspec Cloud guarantees the centralization and security of data linked to all your equipment and its regulatory monitoring.
Comply with new methane regulations and combat climate change
The new European regulation on methane emissions is a crucial step in the fight against climate change. The global commitment is to reduce methane emissions by 30% by 2030.
These new requirements represent both a challenge and an opportunity for industrial inspection professionals. Adopting the right tools will be essential to meet new requirements, improve inspection efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance.
