Integrated GHG Emission Measurement System (IGEMS)

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Since methane (CH4) is a key greenhouse gas (GHG) with high global warming potential (GWP), there is considerable interest in controlling emissions of CH4 from the oil and gas industry and the waste industry. Although a number of technologies are available, the control of CH4 emissions continues to present complicated challenges to all levels of Canadian government as well as businesses. At the moment, the selection and field implementation of such technologies in an environmentally-friendly and cost effective manner is challenging and requires further scrutiny. Our research has shown that novel biological methods could be a cost-effective and more environmentally friendly alternative to conventional physical methods, which either are too expensive or create other environmental problems. A good example of one is the use of flaring to control gaseous emissions in the oil and gas industry; this practice is known to produce toxic by-products of serious human health concern.