Compliance at scale: EPA recognition puts autonomous OGI into routine LDAR
Published by Emilie Grant,
Assistant Editor
Oilfield Technology,
The EPA has formally recognised a drone-based inspection method, which means remote methane inspections now count for compliance.
That flips drones from pilot projects to budgeted programmes — and it changes how your readers plan people, spend, and schedules.
Why this is big for operators (and service providers):
- Scale without adding trucks. Remote programmes can cover more pads per week without growing field headcount or exposure.
- Budget clarity. Compliance-grade drones move from discretionary trials to line items — multi-site, multi-year.
- Faster detection → repair loops. More frequent checks, less drive time, fewer missed events.
- Workforce shift. More seats in remote ops and data review, fewer routine site visits — different partners win.
- Procurement gets simpler. Recognised method = clear RFP language and standard evidence deliverables.
Read the article online at: https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/product-news/30102025/compliance-at-scale-epa-recognition-puts-autonomous-ogi-into-routine-ldar/
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