- TotalEnergies and ONGC team up, using AUSEA tech to detect methane emissions.
- AUSEA, a drone mounted dual sensor, identifies methane and CO2 sources.
- Both companies, part of the OGDC, aim for zero methane emissions by 2030.
- ONGC targets 50% methane emission reduction by 2027 and 80% by 2030 from 2020 levels.
- TotalEnergies shares AUSEA tech with national firms in Brazil, Azerbaijan, Angola, and Nigeria.
Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming and climate change. Reducing methane emissions from oil and gas operations is a key priority for the industry and a collective ambition for the signatories of the OGDC at COP28.
One of the signatories, TotalEnergies, has developed a pioneer technology called AUSEA (Airborne Ultralight Spectrometer for Environmental Applications) that can detect and measure methane emissions from hard to reach emission points, both offshore and onshore. AUSEA is a gas analyzer mounted on a drone, consisting of a dual sensor that can also detect carbon dioxide emissions and identify their source.
On the occasion of India Energy Week 2024, TotalEnergies signed a cooperation agreement with another signatory, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), to carry out methane emissions detection and measurement campaigns using AUSEA technology on ONGC’s assets in India.
ONGC is India’s largest oil and gas producer, with operations across the country. ONGC has been inviting international technology partners to help reduce its methane emissions in India by 2030. ONGC aims to reduce its methane emissions by 50% by 2027 and by 80% by 2030 compared to 2020. ONGC also plans to achieve zero methane emissions by 2038.
TotalEnergies has decided to share its AUSEA technology with ONGC in an effort to pivot the whole industry towards zero methane emissions by 2030. TotalEnergies has also made its AUSEA technology available to other national companies in Brazil, Azerbaijan, Angola and Nigeria.
The cooperation agreement between TotalEnergies and ONGC was signed by Country Chair of TotalEnergies in India Dr. Sangkaran Ratnam, and ONGC Director (Exploration) Sushma Rawat on February 6, 2024.
The Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies Patrick Pouyanné said: “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.”
The Chairman and CEO of ONGC Arun Kumar Singh 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.”
Career Opportunities
TotalEnergies and ONGC are two leading companies in the energy sector, with a global presence and a commitment to sustainability. Both companies offer a variety of employment and career opportunities for people who are passionate about reinventing energy and making a positive impact on the world.
TotalEnergies is a multi-energy company that produces and markets oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables, and electricity. It has more than 100,000 employees in nearly 130 countries, working in diverse fields such as exploration and production, refining and chemicals, marketing and services, and new energies. TotalEnergies recruits people with different backgrounds, skills, and experiences, and offers a stimulating work environment, an exciting and impactful job, and an ever-changing career. TotalEnergies provides learning and development opportunities, a rewarding compensation package, and a work-life balance.
ONGC is a multinational oil and gas company headquartered in India, under the administrative control of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. It has operations in both onshore and offshore fields. ONGC has a workforce of around 30,000 employees, who are engaged in various activities such as drilling, engineering, geosciences, finance, human resources, and information technology. ONGC aims to attract and retain talent by offering a challenging and rewarding career, competitive wages and benefits, and a scope for growth and development.
To explore opportunities with either company, visit their websites for information on available positions and their recruitment processes.