Energy Evolution The imperative for measuring methane emissions in the US gas industry
Mar 26, 2026
Ben Webster, director of policy at MIQ, explains methane-performance certification and measurement methods. Courtney Loper, head of sustainability at EQT, outlines basin-wide aerial monitoring and long-term emissions strategy. They discuss aerial surveys, AI and blockchain for reductions, market incentives for certified low-emission gas, and links between infrastructure, geopolitics, and export demand.
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Pneumatic Retrofit Cut EQT Emissions 70 Percent
- EQT removed 9,000 pneumatic devices to cut methane emissions dramatically.
- The retrofit cost about $28 million and resulted in a roughly 70% reduction, enabling EQT to hit upstream net-zero by late 2024.
Use Third Parties To Build Trust In Emissions Data
- Build independent verification and transparency to counter conflicting emissions claims.
- EQT partnered with university labs and environmental firms so third parties can validate operator and satellite data for trust.
Aerial Flyovers Bridge Measurement Gaps
- The Appalachian Methane Initiative adds aerial flyover data to bridge gaps between operator reports and satellite top-down measures.
- Third-party analysis from universities and SLR validated the basin's low loss rate near 0.5% lifecycle methane intensity.