PG&E and Bridger Photonics Team Up to Boost Methane Leak Detection and Improve Safety and Efficiency

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has partnered with Bridger Photonics to enhance methane leak detection and improve safety. Bridger's Gas Mapping LiDAR technology will aid PG&E in reducing emissions and prioritizing repairs across its extensive natural gas pipeline network. The partnership aims to strengthen PG&E's efforts to reduce methane emissions and achieve its goal of net-zero emissions by 2040. In 2024, PG&E exceeded its methane emission reduction targets by achieving a 42% reduction from its 2015 baseline.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has partnered with Bridger Photonics to enhance methane leak detection and improve safety across its extensive natural gas pipeline network. The collaboration will utilize Bridger's Gas Mapping LiDAR® (GML) technology, which offers rapid and accurate detection of methane leaks, helping PG&E to reduce emissions and prioritize repairs more effectively.

The partnership aims to strengthen PG&E's efforts to reduce methane emissions and contribute to its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2040. In 2024, PG&E exceeded its methane emission reduction targets by achieving a 42% reduction from its 2015 baseline [1].

Bridger Photonics' GML system provides precise leak localization and quantification, enabling PG&E to identify and address leaks more efficiently. By accurately pinpointing leaks from an aerial platform, PG&E can mitigate safety risks and prioritize repairs based on emission size and proximity to populated areas and infrastructure, ensuring faster response times and more effective emissions reduction [1].

The collaboration represents a significant step forward in reducing risk on PG&E's natural gas system and lowering methane emissions. The partnership aligns with PG&E's commitment to reducing emissions and its recent achievements, such as ranking number one overall on the 2024 US Utilities Decarbonization Index [1].

PG&E serves approximately 16 million people across its 70,000 square mile service territory in Northern and Central California. The company operates 42,141 miles of natural gas distribution pipelines and 6,438 miles of transmission pipelines with 4.5 million natural gas distribution customer accounts [1].

Bridger Photonics is the global leader in aerial methane detection for oil and gas operators throughout the natural gas value chain. The company's GML system provides auditable scan coverage, robust leak detection capabilities, and precise leak localization across large infrastructure networks [1].

This strategic partnership underscores PG&E's commitment to innovation and sustainability, leveraging advanced technology to enhance safety and operational efficiency. As PG&E continues to invest in cutting-edge solutions, the collaboration with Bridger Photonics is poised to play a crucial role in meeting future emissions reduction goals.

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[1] https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250708574629/en/PGE-and-Bridger-Photonics-Team-Up-to-Boost-Methane-Leak-Detection-and-Improve-Safety-and-Efficiency