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Blind test compares nine satellite systems for detecting methane leaks

A one-year single-blind study evaluated nine satellite-based methane-sensing systems operating across three continents, testing their ability to detect and quantify controlled methane releases without prior knowledge of the emission schedule. The results, building on earlier work including a 2024 blind test of similar systems, assess how accurately these tools can identify point-source methane emissions such as those from oil and gas infrastructure.

Blind test finds satellite methane sensors broadly reliable, study reports

Researchers ran a controlled, blind comparison of multiple satellite-based methane-detection systems against known, undisclosed emission releases. The results showed that most satellites accurately measured methane plumes, supporting confidence in their ability to track real-world emissions. The test was designed to independently verify satellite performance without operators knowing the true emission rates in advance.