Technology leap in measurement and monitoring to support accurate exposure data 

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High throughput system detects critical AMCs in-line at parts per trillion levels

Santa Clara, CA – March 24, 2020 – Picarro announces the launch of our fully optimized AMC monitoring system – the Picarro SAM (Sample. Analyze. Monitor.) The system is comprised of Picarro’s industry leading CRDS-based sensor integrated into a state-of-the-art sampling system. The SAM unit provides high throughput sampling without compromising the performance of the sensor.

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Picarro offices closed but staff is still available to support our customers and partners

Santa Clara, CA, March 19, 2020 — Picarro Inc., has issued the following communication in response to the challenges raised by the COVID-19 epidemic:

Picarro Exhibits at 2020 ISPE Aseptic Conference with Impressive Hydrogen Peroxide  Analyzer on Display

Former PG&E Exec to Lead Energy Division of Premiere Natural Gas Asset Management Company

Picarro expands tradeshow presence with inaugural exhibit at Ocean Sciences including an Impressive Stable Isotope Analyzer Product Offering on Display

Picarro Exhibits at Semicon Japan with real-time airborne molecular contamination monitoring systems for semiconductor fabs applications

Santa Clara, CA — December 5, 2019 — Picarro Inc., a leading provider of trace gas analyzers for a variety of air monitoring applications, will be exhibiting at Semicon Japan at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center in Tokyo, from December 11-13.

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Picarro returns to AGU Fall Meeting with Impressive Gas Concentration Product Offerings Supporting Atmospheric, Lithospheric and Hydrospheric Science

Picarro Exhibits at ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting with Impressive Gas Concentration Product Offerings on Display

New resource center for Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy solutions specific to Air Quality research now available online   

Santa Clara, CA — September 3, 2019 — Picarro Inc., a leading provider of trace gas analyzers for a variety of air monitoring applications, has launched a microsite dedicated to Air Quality research, and more specifically, how Picarro instrumentation enables researchers to grow their understanding of air quality by usi

Picarro returns to Semicon West with real-time airborne molecular contamination monitoring systems for semiconductor fabs applications

 

Santa Clara, CA — June 28, 2019 — Picarro Inc., a leading provider of trace gas analyzers for a variety of air monitoring applications, will once again be exhibiting at Semicon West at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, from July 9 - 11.

Advanced data analytics allow operators to enhance decision making around reducing risk, managing leak survey and repair budgets, and complying with regulatory obligations

Santa Clara, CA — April 24th, 2019 — Picarro, the leading provider of intelligent natural gas asset management solutions, will be attending the 2019 AGA Operations Conference & Biennial Exhibition.

Gas operators leverage Picarro’s state of the art software analytics and visualization tools for a more real-time and predictive view of their gas system infrastructure (Left: Alex Balkanski, CEO Picarro, Right: Paolo Gallo, CEO Italgas) 
 

Picarro returns to EGU General Assembly with Impressive Gas Concentration Product Offerings on Display

Santa Clara, CA — March 22, 2019 — Picarro Inc., a leading provider of gas concentration and stable isotope analyzers and systems for industrial and science applications, will once again be attending the General Assembly of the European Geosciences Union (EGU) conference and exhibit. This year’s event is scheduled from April 7 to 12 in Vienna, Austria.

～ Domestic Deployment of Natural Gas Pipeline Inspection Service by Using Vehicle-based Methane Concentration Measurement System and Analytics ～

Picarro and KumKang Quartz Co. exhibits at SEMICON Korea with NEW Sample Sequencing Systems for continuous process monitoring of AMC

Santa Clara, CA — January 17, 2019 — Picarro Inc., a leading provider of trace gas analyzers for a variety of air monitoring applications, along with Korean distributor ACE Corporation, will be co-exhibiting with partners KumKang Quartz Co. at the 2019 SEMICON Korea trade show in COEX, Seoul, from January 23 - 25.

The Hazardous Organic NESHAP (HON) Rule requires chemical manufacturing facilities to implement fenceline monitoring programs to ensure hazardous air pollutants remain below EPA action levels. With compliance deadlines beginning in July 2026, facilities must monitor six regulated hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), respond quickly to exceedances, maintain detailed records, and conduct quarterly reporting. This document outlines the regulatory requirements and explains how real-time monitoring and automated workflows can replace delayed passive methods with faster, more defensible compliance.

Picarro’s Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) Data Acquisition System (DAS) was built to ensure operational peace of mind. Designed for reliability, automation, and clarity, the Picarro DAS simplifies regulatory reporting, minimizes manual intervention, and provides full operational oversight.

The Picarro A0344 Sage gas autosampler meets the growing demand for automated solutions to measure greenhouse gas (GHG) concentrations and stable isotopes with precision yet minimal maintenance. Compatible with a wide range of Picarro analyzers, it ensures streamlined, seamless operation, and reliable results.

At EGU 2024 in Vienna, Ciprian Stremtan, Jan Woźniak, Montana Puscas and Tudor Tamas presented a poster: Laser Ablation - Cavity Ring Down Spectrometry as a new method for in-situ analysis of δ13C in carbonate samples. 

The Essential Plan W3101 is for those who prefer to maintain their instruments themselves.

See how Picarro’s integrated fenceline approach combines real-time monitoring, mobile detection, and automated workflows to support continuous visibility and confident compliance.

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In this session, Carmen Planells, Regulatory Strategy Manager at Picarro, provided a technical, practical walkthrough of the reporting tools required for compliance with NESHAP Subpart O. The talk focused on the two core EPA electronic reporting systems that sterilization facilities must use:

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In this interactive session, Gregor Lucic led the audience through a series of live polls using a phone/computer-based response tool, joined on stage by Picarro panelists Jonathan Bent, Sean Cronin, and Carmen Planells.

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In this joint presentation, representatives from LESNI and Picarro walked attendees through the fast-moving regulatory landscape around ethylene oxide (EtO) and how abatement technologies, monitoring tools, and integrated workflows have evolved in direct response to new federal expectations.

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In this highly practical, regulation-focused talk, Amy Moore, Managing Consultant at Trinity Consultants, walked the audience through the regulatory history governing ethylene oxide (EtO) — explaining how we arrived at today’s complex framework of National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for EtO under 40 CFR Part 63, related requirements under 40 CFR Part 60, and the parallel oversight of EtO u

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This panel brought together a cross-section of EtO experts to reflect on what has actually worked in the first waves of compliance with the new ethylene oxide regulations in 2023–2024. The moderator opened by acknowledging the “chaotic tenor” of recent discussions around EtO abatement and compliance and set the goal of looking back at those early, uncertain days to see which strategies proved effective in practice.

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In this engaging and candid industry keynote, Tal Centers, former Vice President of Gas Operations at CenterPoint Energy, delivered a deeply personal reflection on leadership, risk management, and transformation in the gas industry.

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In this candid and highly practical session, Patrick Clark, President of Brainard Environmental, offered a rare insider’s view into the rapidly evolving world of ethylene oxide (EtO) litigation — and what it means for sterilization facilities today.

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In this session, Sean Cronin, Director of Field Operations at Picarro, walked the audience through one of the largest aggregated analyses of ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions data ever compiled from commercial sterilization facilities.

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In this session, Jonathan Bent, Senior Program Manager at Picarro, explains why distribution centers (DCs) and 3PL warehouses are becoming the next critical focus in the EtO landscape.

From Natural Gas Distribution to EtO Sterilization: Picarro is Transforming Emissions Monitoring and Management

In the Opening Keynote of PGCC Fall 2025, Alex Balkanski traces a powerful arc: from the aftermath of the San Bruno pipeline explosion to a bold new vision for ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization that is emissions-aware, litig

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Moderated by Sean McMullen, Director of Client Programs & Solutions at Picarro, this session explored how leading utilities are scaling Advanced Mobile Leak Detection (AMLD) programs from pilot to enterprise operations.

Panelists included:

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In a forward-looking and deeply operational keynote, Stefano Guglielmo — Head of Asset Performance & Technology at Italgas — shared how the company transformed from a legacy gas distributor founded in 1837 into a global leader in network digitalization and methane emissions reduction.

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In this reflective and energizing session, Alex Balkanski (President & CEO, Picarro) sat down with Nick Stavropoulos, the former President & COO of PG&E, for an open fireside chat on transformation, partnership, and the human side of technological change.

“From Emissions to Safety: The Next Leap Forward”

In an insightful close to PGCC Fall 2025, Alex Balkanski, President and CEO of Picarro, delivered a keynote that reframed how the gas industry defines progress — not just in emissions reduction, but in cost efficiency and public safety.

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In a virtual keynote delivered from Paris, Alan Mayberry — former Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety at Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) — shared his personal journey through four decades of pipeline safety evolution, the shifting regulatory landscape, and his clear message to industry leaders: “Don’t stop.”

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In this dynamic and fast-paced session, Jacob Cansler (Lead Product Manager, Gas Software, Picarro) and Kyle Kreuser (Product Manager, Mobile Applications, Picarro) unveiled the latest advancements in the Picarro Cloud-Based (P-Cubed(R)) software ecosystem, highlighting major 2025 product enhancements and giving attendees a first look at innovations coming in 2026.

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Moderated by François‑Xavier Rongère, Vice President of Natural Gas Industry at Picarro, this forward-looking panel explored how utilities are transitioning from compliance-based leak management to risk-informed, system-level safety programs.

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Moderated by Tom Dockery, Director of Product Management at Picarro, this session spotlighted real-world customer success stories from across North America, showcasing how utilities and service providers are using Picarro’s network intelligence platform to solve unique operational challenges.

Panelists included:

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Moderated by Julien Klein, Director of Product Management for Natural Gas at Picarro, this panel explored the evolution of methane emissions management from pilot programs to full-scale operational integration. Joining him were Srijana Rai, Principal Analyst, Zero Emission Systems, GTI Energy and Technical Director, Project Veritas, Jeremy Handler, Environmental Principal for Climate, NiSource, and Allen Tran, Data Analyst, Picarro.

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Moderated by Tom Dockery, Director of Product Management for Natural Gas at Picarro, this closing panel brought together four of the industry’s most experienced leaders in advanced mobile data collection. Representing a combined 150,000–200,000 miles of annual survey coverage, the panel featured:

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In his closing-morning remarks at PGCC Fall 2025, François‑Xavier Rongère, Vice President of Natural Gas Industry at Picarro, reflected on the event’s achievements and shared an optimistic vision for the industry’s next chapter.

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In this candid and energizing keynote, Emeka Igwilo — Chief Data Officer and VP of Operations Support at Southern Company Gas shared a decade-long story of transformation: from early skepticism about emerging leak detection technology to building one of the largest and most strategically integrated AMLD (Advanced Mobile Leak Detection) programs in the country.

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One Technology, Countless Landscapes, Infinite Insights. 

Picarro operates the largest Advanced Mobile Leak Detection (AMLD) fleet in the world, setting the industry benchmark for precision, scale, and impact. Trusted globally by utilities and environmental agencies, Picarro’s technology brings operational excellence at scale, enabling proactive, data-driven pipeline integrity programs.

With trusted data from Picarro’s CEMS, LESNI proved their Catalytic Abatement Plant (CAP) achieves NEAR 100% Destruction Removal Efficiency (DRE) of EtO. Now, customers worldwide can have confidence in their ability to demonstrate NESHAP compliance while reducing risk and improving operational efficiency.

Jan S. Hjort - CEO, LESNI A/S

It's been giving us a new set of data that we can bring to our customers and to the industry to help prove that the destruction efficiency requirements needed by the NESHAP changes are able to be met by existing technology that's already in the market.

Matthew Bodoff - Business development Director, Carus

Mr. Balkanski delivered the opening keynote at the 2024 EtO Conference, emphasizing the importance of collaboration within the sterilization industry to address regulatory challenges and technological advancements. He began by acknowledging the contributions of industry professionals and emphasized the need for a collective approach to navigate the complexities posed by evolving environmental regulations.

Topic: Facts Alone Will NOT Save Us Dusty Abney opened the session with an engaging presentation on facility design and emissions control in the context of evolving regulatory standards. He discussed practical strategies for integrating emissions abatement systems into existing facilities, addressing challenges such as legacy system upgrades and optimizing layouts to reduce worker exposure.

Topic: Panel 1: Quirks of the New NESHAP Subpart O Regulation Ms. Moore from Trinity Consultants presented an in-depth discussion on regulatory compliance for EtO emissions. With over a decade of experience in environmental consulting, she focused on the historical evolution of regulatory standards and offered practical guidance on current compliance options.

Topic: Control of Fugitive EtO Emissions in the Post-Aeration Supply Chain Melissa Petruska from Sonata Scientific introduced Sonata Scientific's control technology focused on eliminating fugitive EtO emissions. With support from the FDA, Sonata developed a portable air purification solution, targeting abatement for mobile and localized sources.

Topic: Automating SWEL and Workplace Compliance from Chamber to Stack: Smart, Sustainable, Integrated Solutions for the new EtO NESHAP and FIFRA Mr. Martinez from Telstar explored the transformation of sterilization facilities through digitalization, emphasizing the shift from manually operated to fully automated plants. He outlined Telstar’s role in providing turnkey projects for EtO sterilization, highlighting solutions such as integrated sterilization chambers, preconditioning, and aeration cells. Jordi emphasized that automation not only streamlines processes but also significantly

Topic: Advanced Air-purification Solutions for Ethylene Oxide Jens Hermann, representing LESNI, discussed LESNI's approach to catalytic abatement technology, detailing innovations in emission control for facilities handling ethylene oxide (EtO). His talk highlighted LESNI’s wide expertise in air purification across multiple industries, with a special focus on the medical device sector.

Topic: Optimizing Medical Device Sterilization - A Facility Enhancement Roadmap Panel 2 brought together experts from Pond & Company and Picarro to discuss strategies for optimizing medical device sterilization facilities, focusing on emissions monitoring, facility design enhancements, and compliance with emerging regulations.

Topic: Innovative Monitoring Technologies and Their Applications Mr. Cronin discussed Picarro’s innovative approaches to emissions monitoring, particularly for EtO, and highlighted the importance of customizable systems that can adapt to the evolving regulatory environment. His presentation covered a variety of monitoring types—continuous, fenceline, and workplace exposure monitoring—each essential for full regulatory compliance.

Topic: Determination of Optimal Parameters for Ethylene Oxide Destruction Using CARULITE® 500 catalyst Joseph Sigmund, representing Carus LLC, presented on the application of the Carol 500 catalyst in catalytic oxidizers for efficient EtO destruction. With over a century of experience in environmental treatment solutions, Carus has leveraged their Carol series catalysts to achieve high destruction efficiencies for EtO emissions.

Topic: From Innovation to Impact: Picarro's Journey in EtO Sterilization

Mr. Miller highlighted Picarro’s advancements in emissions monitoring technology for industrial applications, particularly in managing ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions. He emphasized the limitations of traditional concentration-based detection and presented Picarro’s emissions-based approach as a game-changer for facilities needing precise, actionable data to meet regulatory demands.

Topic: Best Practices in Data Management and Reporting Sean Cronin’s workshop delivered an in-depth exploration of best practices for managing and reporting emissions data. He began by outlining the complexities of federal, state, and local reporting requirements, emphasizing the need for systems capable of generating accurate and compliant reports.

Topic: Strategies for Destruction and Removal Efficiency (DRE) and Compliance Jonathan Bent provided a comprehensive overview of achieving destruction and removal efficiency (DRE) in compliance with NESHAP and FIFRA regulations.

Picarro ETO Conference Day 2 Presentations

Picarro ETO Conference Day 3 Presentations

Picarro ETO Conference Workshop A: Best Practices in Data Management and Reporting

Transform your leak survey practices with the Picarro Handheld. Our innovative solution blends high-performing hardware with cloud analytics to redefine leak detection. Powered by a state-of-the-art open-path laser spectrometer (OPLS) sensor, our handheld delivers fast response times and PPB level sensitivity to methane and ethane. The Picarro Handheld enhances your leak detection capabilities, allowing you to pinpoint leaks with greater accuracy and speed.

Alexander Balkanski delivered an insightful closing keynote at the 2024 Fall Picarro Gas Community Conference, reflecting on Picarro’s transformative journey and the pivotal role of emissions-based detection in shaping the future of gas distribution. Balkanski engaged the audience by recounting Picarro’s 15-year evolution, emphasizing the critical need for modern gas utilities to shift focus from traditional concentration-based detection methods to advanced emissions analytics. 

This panel revolves around a groundbreaking product launch for a new Picarro Handheld, designed specifically for the natural gas industry. This unique handheld device seeks to overcome the barriers posed by existing tools, offering enhanced sensitivity, seamless data transfer in real-time to cloud services, and an overall superior efficiency in detecting and investigating gas leaks.

PRESENTATION: Preparing for Hydrogen in Gas Distribution Networks

Speaker: Torsten Lotze, Project Lead, E.ON 

Topic: Transforming Gas Distribution for Hydrogen Compatibility

The recent panel at the 2024 Fall Picarro Gas Conference concentrated on the implementation of a playbook for the EU methane regulation. They emphasized that the larger leaks must be tackled first and foremost, ascertaining that emissions are effectively reduced by focusing on emission rates, not just concentration readings. The panel reiterated the significance of industry best practices to stay compliant with the regulation's requirements, including repair deadlines for leaks above 1000 ppm.

Topic: Ensure Compliance with the new EU Methane Regulation

Moderator: Renato Winkler, PhD, Senior Director, Picarro

Panelists:

In his groundbreaking keynote speech Nick Stavropoulos, President & COO, Retired PG&E, discussed the influential advancements in technology being used to detect leaks within the natural gas industry. He accredited Alex Balkanski (President & CEO, Picarro) and his team at Picarro for their major contributions in these technological evolutions.

Leak quantification unlocks the potential to implement methane abatement programs to reduce emissions and meet emission reduction targets/goals. The leak sizes in the distribution system span over several orders of magnitude, and prioritization is the key strategy to have an effective methane abatement program.

Last year this was our hottest breakout session so we’ve decided to make it prime time! In this panel we will hear from multiple operators sharing short anecdotes of how the Picarro solution has added value, led them to surprising insights, offered an unexpected or shoulder benefit from their initial use case, or otherwise increased safety, efficiency, or improved outcome.

Centered around the integral topic of business risk management, the panel discussion brings to the forefront the importance of advanced analytics and emissions data collection. The participants, each an expert from their respective fields, impart their experiences and knowledge about risk management strategies, the advantages of data collection and advanced analytics, and Picarro’s instrumental role in the detection and repair of leaks.

The panel discussion covered a broad range of topics centered on the implementation and management of new deployments in the energy sector. A key focus was placed on the critical role of change management and stakeholder investment. Establishing a dedicated analyst team was recommended to improve fine rates and domain knowledge, with an optimal analyst to car ratio suggested at 1:5, though this may vary.

Part I of the Technology Showcase conference panel delved into the latest advancements in emissions management, highlighting the crucial role of new technological tools in boosting efficiency and accuracy. Key innovations discussed included the cutting-edge Emissions 360 platform, designed to streamline emissions monitoring, and the state-of-the-art Picasso handheld methane detector.

In the conversation, we sit down with Paolo Gallo, CEO of Italgas and Alex Balkanski, President and CEO of Picarro to discuss their journey towards digital transformation and sustainability. Italgas has been successful in achieving cost savings and minimizing emissions which has been a game-changer for the company. A digital platform specifically designed for sustainability reporting has been developed and it has been a significant focus for the company to use AI for predictive maintenance to improve business processes.

Day 3 – Risk Management Day – kicked off with a discussion of Picarro’s latest developments in risk-based leak management, combining the power of direct measurements with key risk factors derived from existing data sources – GIS, DIMP. The team stepped through some exciting new dashboards and unveiled some exciting advancements in technology.

Participants joined us for an empowering closing keynote delivered by Francois Rongere, Senior Director – Solution Architect Climate and Safety, Picarro. An expert in environmental science and technological solutions, Rongere tackled the urgent need for action, highlighting why “The Time Was Now” for corporations and organizations to step up their environmental accountability.

Alex Balkanski, President & CEO of Picarro, delivered an insightful and rousing opening keynote at the 2024 Spring Picarro Gas Community Conference. Driven by a mission to revolutionize gas distribution worldwide, Alex stresses the importance of learning from customers globally.

Unearth the secrets to successful compliance through a data-driven approach in this enlightening breakout session with Talmadge Centers, VP Gas Business Development, Picarro. Learn about the crucial role of process improvement and data collection in meeting regulatory standards and how strategic planning can pave the way for better financial outcomes.

In this video, Britney Strout with Summit Utilities discusses Picarro's impact on the leak survey industry. It’s praised not only for meeting compliance needs but also as a valuable tool for emergency and preventative situations (00:00:03-00:00:21). Picarro’s technology enables faster response times, leading to cost and time savings while ensuring system reliability and safety (00:01:29-00:02:26). Ms. Strout also notes that Picarro can be quickly deployed to detect leaks on both the customer’s and the company’s side (00:02:53-00:03:24).

Introducing a new Picarro podcast featuring Chris Rison from Cadent Gas. Join us as we deep-dive into the energy industry, presenting innovative solutions and best practices that drive operational efficiency and safety in the natural gas sector. This is a goldmine of data-backed insights to streamline your processes and enhance operational reliability. Case studies from experts in the industry will help you meet the challenge of integrating new technologies without compromising on safety and regulatory standards. At Picarro, we're committed to powering operational success for natural gas

Ed Wahl shares his presentation on Picarro's Methane and Ethane analyzer.