Milano (Italia), Santa Clara (California-USA) — 2 March 2022 - Italgas strengthened its partnership with Picarro Inc. through the acquisition of a minority share of the US company, a leading technology start-up in the field of sensors applied to the monitoring of gas distribution networks, as well as in technologies designed for those sectors requiring extremely sensitive…

Combination of Advanced Analytics and Technology Will Enable Accurate Methane Emissions Quantification and Aid in Efficient Leak Detection 

PALATINE, IL and SANTA CLARA, CA — September 21, 2021 — CleanAir Engineering, Inc. (CleanAir), a leading provider of technical products and services for sustainability and…

Combination of P-Cubed Analytics Software and Advanced Methane Detection Hardware Recognized for Excellence in Energy Management

Santa Clara, CA – July 27, 2021 – Picarro Inc., the industry leader in analytics-driven leak detection and methane emissions quantification solutions, today announced that its hardware-enabled P-Cubed…

Italgas expands fleet to 20 Picarro-equipped vehicles to accelerate efforts to reduce emissions and ensure public safety 

Santa Clara, CA, April 13, 2021 – Picarro Inc., the industry leader in analytics-driven leak detection and methane emissions quantification solutions, today announced that Italgas, the…

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…

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…

PRESENTATION: Preparing for Hydrogen in Gas Distribution Networks

Speaker: Torsten Lotze, Project Lead, E.ON 

Topic: Transforming Gas Distribution for Hydrogen Compatibility

Torsten Lotze from E.ON, provided a comprehensive presentation on adapting…

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…

Topic: Ensure Compliance with the new EU Methane Regulation

Moderator: Renato Winkler, PhD, Senior Director, Picarro

Panelists:

Martin Cermak, Former UN Environment Program, OGMP2.0…

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.

Nick touched upon his…

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.

In this discussion, discover how our clients have achieved a comprehensive…

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.

Each…

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…

Operators from all segments of the value chain are facing increased pressure to commit to…

Leak quantification unlocks the potential to implement methane abatement programs in order 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. 

In this discussion, we will go over each of the utility…

Peter Harcus, General Manager of Gas & Water Networks for Jemena shares his experience with Picarro at our 2023 Spring Picarro Gas Community Conference.

Dave Moon, Director of Asset Investment at Cadent Gas discusses Picarro at our 2023 Spring Picarro Gas Community Conference.

Digitalization empowers businesses to standardize access to data and analytics, and ultimately enables informed decision making across the organization. Making the right strategic decisions can be very challenging when managing a complex and critical…

Welcome to Picarro Community Green: an open space for thought leaders to discuss the ongoing challenges in gas, energy, and beyond!

In this installment, we hear from Picarro scientists Sean MacMullin and …

Picarro is the world's leader in the measurement, quantification, and reduction of methane emissions. Watch this quick video to understand how we enable Natural Gas Operators to reduce methane emissions and improve the safety of their infrastructure.

Paolo Gallo, Italgas CEO discusses Picarro at our recent Picarro Community Conference in Turin, Italy.

Pier Lorenzo Dell'Orco, CEO and Italgas Reti discusses Picarro at our recent Picarro Community Conference in Turin, Italy.

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…

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. These…

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…

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.

The panel revolved around the discussion…

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.

The…

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.

Explore the impact of capital…

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

Our esteemed panel discusses the launch of Picarro's Super Emitter program and reviews what to expect.

Measuring and quantifying methane emissions from the natural gas value chain has gained significant attention across all stakeholders, such as regulators, policymakers, scientists, consumers, and the shareholders of gas utilities. Many industry leaders have committed to ESG goals including methane emissions reduction targets, acknowledging the importance and urgency of reducing the carbon…

Welcome to an exploration of the future of pipeline safety and environmental standards. We're diving headfirst into the game-changing proposals put forward by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA).…

Natural gas distribution system operators (DSO) around the world must detect and measure methane emissions to find and eliminate hazardous leaks, meet financial budgets and shareholder expectations, and address environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. 

Mitigation can only happen once DSOs understand their emissions. It can be very challenging to account for fugitive…

Methods of Estimating Network-Wide Gas Leak Flow Rates - Which is Best for Your Utility?

The key to understanding and tackling the methane emissions problem is to identify, measure, quantify, and reduce the methane emissions from your business activities. Knowing the total emissions volume of your organization is a critical…

In our recent podcast on methane abatement, part of our expert series, which features the perspectives of industry leaders on the challenges and advancements in gas and energy sectors, Picarro’s Francois Rongere, Senior Director Solution Architect, Climate and Safety, and Sean MacMullin, Senior Director of Software and Data Analytics, discuss the relationship between…

In our recent podcast, we tackled the critical issue of methane data collection, leak detection and emissions measurement - uncovering the current state of the industry and its potential future directions. Our guest experts, Picarro’s Francois Rongere, Senior Director Solution Architect, Climate and Safety, and Sean MacMullin, Senior Director of Software and Data…

Gas operators are increasingly being challenged to reduce methane emissions, and to do so in a continuous, verifiable way. This challenge at its most extreme has some cities recently banning natural gas…