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- GHGSat equips its existing satellite constellation with three more ABB-built optical sensors, increasing the frequency of observations and the ability to accurately locate the source of methane emissions
- ABB-built methane detection optical sensors can map industrial emissions from space with a resolution 100 times higher than comparable technologies currently in operation.
- Monitoring greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from space to meet global climate change targets
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MONTREAL, May 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Canadian company GHGSat, specializing in high-resolution GHG monitoring from space, launches three new ABB-built optical sensors into space aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Cape Canaveral space force station, doubling down. ability to control methane emissions.
GHGSat’s hyperspectral imaging technology accurately locates and measures methane emissions from any industrial site on Earth. The launch of three new high-resolution methane sensors built by ABB doubles the company’s ability to monitor customer locations. In addition to the three units being launched, Luca, Penny and Diako, five additional units dedicated to methane measurements are being manufactured at ABB.
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The space is the only place that allows emissions to be controlled freely across jurisdictions and to report on improvements or other. Measuring different sites with the same sensor ensures that emissions are compared consistently. Spatial measurements are also especially useful for places where terrestrial sensors are not economically viable or too complex to deploy.
GHGSat announced the initial constellation contract with ABB in October 2020, with the first deliveries starting in 2021. The launch of three additional units strengthens the leadership in orbit of GHGSat, which operates the largest constellation dedicated to monitoring GHG emissions.
According to the International Energy Agency, methane is responsible for about 30% of the rise in global temperatures since the Industrial Revolution, and rapid and sustained reductions in methane emissions are key to limiting short-term global warming and improving air quality1.
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“Satellite data is critical for global stakeholders to take immediate action for a sustainable future. The first full year of commercial operation of GHGSat satellites confirmed the impact our technology can have. We are excited to double our capacity and accelerate the change needed to make a difference for our planet, “said Stephane Germain, CEO of GHGSat.
“This is an exciting milestone for our team, as we are witnessing the efficiency of applying our mass production knowledge to the manufacture of space sensors that in the past were primarily one-off contracts. Our partnership with GHGSat meant a paradigm shift in the industrial space sector, which not only sets new standards in our fast-growing supply of space for the private sector, but also allows us to expand our experience and offer. solutions, ”said Marc Corriveau, CEO of ABB Measurement & Analytics Canada.
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For more than two decades, with the participation of the Canadian mission SCISAT and the Japanese satellite program GOSAT, ABB has been at the forefront of the detection of greenhouse gases from space. ABB optical equipment already in space has accumulated more than 100 years of reliable operation. Since 2003, the SCISAT sensor has been tracking subtle changes in the long-term composition of the Earth’s atmosphere to parts per billion of more than 70 molecules and pollutants. Weather agencies around the world base their predictions on ABB equipment flying aboard U.S. National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) meteorological satellites (NPP and JPSS), which improve the timeliness and accuracy of weather forecasts for up to seven days, helping to save lives. early warning evacuations.
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ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a world-leading technology company driving the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive and sustainable future. By connecting software to its portfolio of electrification, robotics, automation and motion, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence of more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by some 105,000 talented employees in more than 100 countries. www.abb.com
ABB’s process automation business is a leader in automation, electrification and digitization for the process and hybrid industries. We serve our customers with a wide portfolio of end-to-end products, systems and solutions, including our number 1 distributed control system, software and lifecycle services, industry-specific products, and deals of measurement and analysis, marine and turbocompression. . As the world’s No. 2 marketer, we build on our extensive experience in the field, diverse equipment and global footprint, and are dedicated to helping our clients increase competitiveness, improve return on investment and conduct safe, intelligent operations. ligents and sustainable. go.abb/processautomation
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GHGSat is a leader in the monitoring of high-resolution greenhouse gases from space, providing actionable emission data to companies, governments and regulators around the world. With patented remote sensing capabilities and patented technology, GHGSat can control individual facilities, providing greater data accuracy and facilitating timely strategic decision making. www.ghgsat.com
For more information, contact: Media RelationsSusannah BosanquetPhone: +41 43 317 71 11Email: abb@admiralassociates.co.uk ABB Marketing CommunicationsNancy RochettePhone: +1 418 877 2944 Email: Nancy.c.rochette @ ca.abb.com A rueda@ca.abb.com Pierre-ArdouinQuébec, QuebecG1P 0B2Canada
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