TotalEnergies and ONGC in India Join Forces to Detect and Measure Methane Emissions
07 February 2024 - 12:36AM
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On the occasion of India Energy Week 2024, TotalEnergies
(Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) and Oil and Natural Gas
Corporation (ONGC) have signed a Cooperation Agreement to carry out
methane emissions detection and measurement campaigns using
TotalEnergies’ pioneer AUSEA (Airborne Ultralight Spectrometer for
Environmental Applications) technology.
The Cooperation Agreement was signed by Dr. Sangkaran Ratnam,
Country Chair of TotalEnergies in India on behalf of TotalEnergies
and Ms. Sushma Rawat, Director (Exploration) Oil and Natural Gas
Corporation on behalf of ONGC.
ONGC has been inviting international technology partners to help
reduce its methane emissions in India by 2030, while TotalEnergies
has decided to share its AUSEA technology in an effort to pivot the
whole industry towards zero methane emissions by 2030. Both
companies are party to the Oil and Gas Decarbonization Charter
(OGDC), global industry initiative launched at COP28.
ONGC joins a growing list of national companies who have signed
cooperation agreements with TotalEnergies for the use of AUSEA
including Petrobras in Brazil, SOCAR in Azerbaijan, Sonangol in
Angola and NNPCL in Nigeria.
AUSEA, a one-of-a-kind technology by TotalEnergies
Mounted on a drone, the AUSEA gas analyzer, developed by
TotalEnergies and its R&D partners, consists of a dual sensor
capable of detecting methane and carbon dioxide emissions, while at
the same time identifying their source. This technology marks a
step change in methane emissions detection and measurement compared
to traditional techniques. By allowing access to hard-to-reach
emission points, on all types of industrial facilities, both
offshore and offshore, AUSEA is reputed as one of the most accurate
technologies in the industry.
“Our industry’s priority in the fight against climate change is
to slash methane emissions from operations. Aiming for zero methane
emissions by 2030 is our collective ambition as signatories of the
OGDC at COP28. We are pleased to collaborate and make our AUSEA
technology available to ONGC, in India, to detect, measure and
eventually reduce methane emissions on their own assets”, said
Patrick Pouyanné Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies.
Commenting on the pact, Shri Arun Kumar Singh, Chairman and
Managing Director of ONGC, said “In line with our collective
ambitions as signatories of the OGDC at COP28, ONGC is scouting for
new technologies to reduce its methane emissions by 50 % by 2027
and by 80% in 2030 compared to 2020. The introduction of the AUSEA
technology will further strengthen our efforts to achieve zero
methane emissions by 2038.”
TotalEnergies, a pioneer in slashing down methane
emissions
After halving its methane emissions from its operated sites
between 2010 and 2020, TotalEnergies set ambitious targets to step
up its efforts and reduce methane emissions by a further 50% by
2025 – with the ambition to reach this target a year early, in 2024
- and by 80% in 2030, compared to 2020.
TotalEnergies is also committed to promoting the United Nations
Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP 2.0) framework with other
national and international oil companies. The Company has now held
the OGMP Gold standard status for the three years in a row.
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About ONGC ONGC stands as a prominent global player in
the energy industry, with a growing international presence.
Dedicated to advancing sustainable energy initiatives, ONGC has set
Net Zero Scope-1 and Scope-2 Emissions goals by 2038, exemplifying
its commitment to environmental stewardship. Committed to
sustainable energy solutions, ONGC plays a pivotal role in meeting
India's growing energy demands while upholding the highest
standards of corporate governance and environmental responsibility.
The company's global footprint strengthens its portfolio and
establishes it as a significant player in the worldwide energy
landscape. ONGC's commitment extends beyond operational excellence,
including a dedication to environmental sustainability, responsible
business practices, and a strong emphasis on corporate governance,
setting industry benchmarks and fostering trust among
stakeholders.
About TotalEnergies in India TotalEnergies, is present in
India since 1993 and has a growing footprint in the Country. The
Company has partnered with the Adani Group through Joint Ventures
in Gas and Renewables (Adani Total Private Limited, Dhamra LNG
Terminal Private Limited, Adani Total Gas Limited, Adani Green
Energy Limited) and also has a presence in energy storage (SAFT)
and distributed solar generation. It operates in the chemical
business (Hutchinson) and is active in LPG, lubricants and special
fluids, an underground LPG storage facility at Vizag through a JV
with HPCL, and manufacturing & marketing of modified bitumen
derivatives through a JV with Indian Oil Corporation Limited. The
Company has a R&D centre in Mumbai (Technical Centre Asia-
Pacific) and a Digital Innovation Center located in Pune, in
partnership with Tata Consulting Services (TCS).
About TotalEnergies TotalEnergies is a global
multi-energy company that produces and markets energies: oil and
biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables, and electricity.
Our more than 100,000 employees are committed to energy that is
ever more affordable, more sustainable, more reliable and
accessible to as many people as possible. Active in nearly 130
countries, TotalEnergies puts sustainable development in all its
dimensions at the heart of its projects and operations to
contribute to the well-being of people.
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