Challenge ID: |
HCP-4107 |
Originator: |
Onshore: Hatfield |
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Title: |
Detection of unexpected methane leakage on a regional basis. |
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Theme: |
ON 4.1: Environmental monitoring - Baseline historic mapping of environment and ecosystems |
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Consortium Lead: |
Hatfield |
Interviewed Company: |
Hatfield |
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Geography: |
ON.REG.00 - Generic onshore |
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Challenge Description |
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What is not possible / not adequately addressed at present? |
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As part of shale gas development, unexpected emissions of methane and other light gases may occur. Emission may not be local to development site. Large operations areas.
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What effect does this challenge have on operations? |
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Potential need for extensive air monitoring before and after gas drilling to determine how hydraulic fracturing may impact natural leakage rates. |
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Thematic information requirements: |
Air quality and emissions |
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What do you currently do to address this challenge? How is this challenge conventionally addressed? |
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In-situ monitoring systems and airshed modelling. Development of an aerial platform technology at present.
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What kind of solutions do you envisage could address this challenge? |
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High resolution hyperspectral sensors and geological models. Integration of in-situ and aerial information for improved monitoring (spatial coverage and accuracy). |
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What is your view on the capability of technology to meet this need? Are you currently using EO tech? If not, why not? |
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Currently focused on developoment with airborne sensors. |
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Challenge Classification |
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Impact on Lifecycle (0=none, 4=high): |
Climate / Topography / Urgency: |
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Pre-license: |
2 |
Climate class: |
Generic climate |
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Exploration: |
3 |
Topographic class: |
Not specific |
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Development: |
3 |
Seasonal variations: |
Any season |
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Production: |
4 |
Impact area: |
Environmental |
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Decommissioning: |
0 |
Technology urgency: |
1 - Mid-Term (5-10 years) |
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Challenge Information Requirements |
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Update frequency: |
Daily |
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Data currently used: |
In-situ monitoring and surveys. |
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Spatial resolution: |
Basin |
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Thematic accuracy: |
Not specific |
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Required formats: |
Not Specific |
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Timeliness (Vintage): |
Within a month |
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Geographic extents: |
Regional |
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Existing standards: |
None |
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