Unlocking the Power of SCADA for Methane Emissions Management

In oil and gas operations, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems have long been the nerve center—streaming real-time operational data from the field to the control room, as part of a broader Process Control Network (PCN). But here’s the exciting part, those same data streams can also become a powerful tool in emissions management.

Historically, methane detection has relied on periodic inspections, which means emissions can persist for days or weeks before detection.

By integrating SCADA signals—pressure drops, compressor run times, flow rates, valve positions, with advanced analytics and AI, operators with the proper PCN/SCADA infrastructure can identify potential methane releases as they happen. When contextualized with other operational datasets (for example maintenance logs), and when the data is available, we can move from reactive to proactive emissions management. This concept of digital monitoring, delivers value across five pillars:

Benefits include:

At Arolytics, we’re working with operators to harness this untapped value in their existing data infrastructure—bridging the gap between operational and emissions intelligence.

Challenges remain as SCADA is not standardized, and unique across companies. Let us explore which applications are suitable based on your specific situation. Contact us to learn more, and discuss pilot opportunities that are custom to your unique emission source challenges and available data: info@arolytics.com.

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