Bridger Photonics’ Aerial Methane Detection Technology is EPA Approved for Regulatory Use

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Bridger Photonics’ Aerial Methane Detection Technology is EPA Approved for Regulatory Use

BOZEMAN, Mont. – Bridger Photonics (Bridger) announced today that its Gas Mapping LiDAR™ technology has been approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for regulatory compliance. Oil and gas operators looking to reduce fugitive methane emissions and meet regulatory requirements for emissions scanning will be able to use the technology to detect and locate emissions.

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This approval comes on the heels of widespread voluntary adoption of Bridger’s technology by users throughout the oil and gas industry, including nine of the top 10 natural gas producers in the US. comments from industry indicated that advanced technologies such as Bridger’s were effective and efficient in detecting fugitive methane emissions. With the adoption of advanced methane detection technology, operators now have new options beyond traditional, time-consuming methods, helping them to better schedule maintenance and reduce emissions.

“We are pleased to receive EPA approval,” said Bridger founder and CEO Pete Roos. “Our team has worked hard to develop and perfect our proprietary technology. The widespread voluntary adoption of our technology by the oil and gas industry has established the value we offer outside of the regulatory framework. Now, this regulatory approval allows us to make emissions reductions even easier for the oil and gas industry,” he added.

Bridger’s technology uses laser sensors attached to small planes and helicopters to fly over oil and gas infrastructure to detect fugitive methane emissions. The technology detects, locates, displays images, and measures emissions, providing operators with the data needed to detect and repair leaks, as well as information to address planned issues and reduce emissions continuously. The aerial deployment of the technology allows for rapid detection and mitigation. “We scan facilities at a speed more than ten times faster than ground staff. This allows ground workers to avoid spending time traveling to clean areas and focuses the efforts of ground workers where it matters… on production,” said Roos.

Operators interested in contacting Bridger Photonics can learn more at www.bridgerphotonics.com/epa-approved-methane-detection-technology

About Bridger Photonics, Inc.

Located in Bozeman, Montana, Bridger Photonics, Inc. is a leading provider of airborne methane detection, localization, and measurement for the natural gas value chain. Bridger’s mission is to enable cleaner, safer, and easier oil and gas operations by providing actionable data to reduce methane emissions. For more information, see www.bridgerphotonics.com.

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