The Hazardous Organic NESHAP (HON) Rule mandates stringent fenceline monitoring requirements for hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). Traditionally, passive methods such as EPA Methods 325A/B and 327 have been used to detect emissions. However, recent advancements in real-time monitoring technology provide facilities with a superior alternative that not only meets compliance but also offers…
The A0314 User Manual Small Sample Introduction Module 2 (SSIM2) User Manual provides information regarding intended use, key features, safety, contents, installation and syringe requirements, hardware and software setup, coordinators, measurement, GUI descriptions, calibration, best practices, troubleshooting and more.
I just returned from a week-long trip to Dubai where I was fortunate to participate in and help lead an International Atomic Energy Agency Regional Training Course on “Separating evapotranspiration (ET) into evaporation (E) and transpiration (T) using isotopic and conventional techniques”. The five day technical course gathered about 15 scientists from across the Middle East region to…
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.
Emissions of methane (CH4) from oil and natural gas (O&G) operations in the most densely drilled area of the Denver-Julesburg Basin in Weld County located in northeastern Colorado are estimated for 2 days in May 2012 using aircraft-based CH4 observations and planetary boundary layer height and ground-based wind profile measurements. Total top-down CH4…
Humorously unpack terms like "LISA," "FoV," and "Super Emitter" with the Picarro Gas Team's take on wrong answers only. Enjoy the video while brushing up on your industry lingo!
Santa Clara, CA, April 12 , 2021 — Picarro Inc., the industry leader in analytics-driven leak detection and methane emissions quantification solutions, will be participating in the Western Energy Institute’s Operations Conference. The annual event held online April 19-22 brings together…
Former PG&E Exec to Lead Energy Division of Premiere Natural Gas Asset Management Company
Santa Clara, CA, February 18, 2020 - Picarro Inc., the leading provider of hardware-enabled descriptive and predictive analytics for natural gas asset management, today announced that Sumeet Singh has joined the company in an executive position with the title…
Picarro advanced analytics technology pairs with utility service provider Southern Cross for new approach to asset and risk management
Atlanta, GA, Santa Clara, CA — June 19, 2018 — Picarro, the leading provider of intelligent leak detection software solutions, and Southern Cross, a leading…
Picarro Surveyor™ for Natural Gas Leaks Test Rides at National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) Summer Committee Meeting
Denver, CO – July 18, 2013 – Picarro Inc., the world’s leading producer of gas measurement systems for science and industry, and a major sponsor of NARUC Summer Committee Meetings, will be offering test…
California Utility PG&E Will Discuss Safety Benefits of Picarro Technology at AGA Event
Santa Clara, CA – May 23, 2013 – Picarro Inc. will participate in an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Natural Gas STAR workshop during the American Gas Association (AGA) Operations Conference in Orlando, Fla., on Thursday, May 23. San Francisco-based…
For the First Time, Natural Gas Producers and Regulators Can Accurately Identify and Quantify Emissions to Ensure Significant Economic, Environmental and Safety Improvements
Houston, Texas (CERA Week 2013)—March 4, 2013—Picarro Inc. (Twitter: @Picarro), today announced Picarro Surveyor™ for natural gas emissions, the world’s…
New Technology from Santa Clara-Based Company Helps Improve Ability to Detect Gas Leaks
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – November 1, 2012 - As the first utility to use an innovative, super-sensitive, vehicle-mounted technology for detecting potential gas leaks, Pacific Gas…
Picarro Surveyor™ for Natural Gas Provides Rapid, Accurate Leak Detection for Improved Safety; PG&E Becomes World’s First Utility to Deploy the Technology
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Picarro, the world's leading provider of instruments for carbon and water cycle measurements, today introduced a first-of-its-kind solution for natural gas pipeline leak detection…
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…
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:…
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…
Discover the latest in methane emissions monitoring in the newest episode of the Picarro Community Green Forum. Lead by our very own Tracy Boyd, the podcast dives into the complexities of gas and energy sector challenges. Through enriching discussions with Jacob Cansler and Andrew Kidd, Picarro product managers…
Welcome to PCG Volume 4: emissions360™ - A Holistic Approach to Emissions Measurement & Reduction. In this episode of the Picarro Community Green Forum, we dive deeper into methane data collection, leak detection, and emissions measurement. Our experts, Jacob Cansler and Sean MacMullin, share insights on the award-winning emissions360, Picarro's solution to…
Picarro's Field Application Engineer, Tanner Orland, and Product Manager, Andrew Kidd, share how Picarro's hardware picks up methane from the atmosphere.
Picarro's Field Application Engineer, Tanner Orland, and Product Manager, Andrew Kidd, share how Picarro's hardware picks up methane from the atmosphere.
At the 2023 GRIDTech Conference, Picarro received a notable endorsement from none other than Pier Lorenzo Dell'Orco, CEO of Italgas Reti.
"We have reduced dramatically the number of odor calls, which in my view... is the most reliable KPI because it's completely guided by people and not by the company itself. We have reduced our [odor] calls by about 40% compared to the baseline of…
Catch the highlights from GRIDTech Conference 2023, where Dr. Renato Winkler, Sr. Director at Picarro, delivered his GRIDTech Talk on cutting-edge solutions for reducing methane emissions in gas infrastructure. Explore the journey from measurement to mitigation as Dr. Winkler shares insights on addressing methane emissions in this…
Welcome to the Picarro Gas Community - For thought leaders in gas and energy! Find out what natural gas leaders are discussing today in our Member Forum and get behind-the-scenes access to critical documentation, implementation guides, videos of our most recent conference, and more.
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In the dynamic landscape of gas leak investigations, mastering the intricacies of Picarro Leak Indications (LISAs) is crucial for efficient and accurate detection. In this training video, we delve into the unique investigative process required for Picarro indications, setting it apart from traditional leak surveys.
Large-scale operational change is sometimes challenging for a large organization to manage. Choosing to utilize a breakthrough technology, like Picarro AMLD, stresses data management, decision-making processes, operations, and corporate culture.
In this panel, we will discuss specific adoption and scaling pathways for North American utilities. They will share information around…
In this breakout session we will hear from multiple operators sharing short anecdotes of how the Picarro AMLD 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.
This session will include the opportunity for questions and answers, as well as the…
Attendees of this webcast delved into the captivating realm of cloud migration and its profound impact on various data sources, including edge devices, databases, and systems. Attendees of this webcast learned about the value of migration to the cloud on various data sources including edge devices, devices, databases, and systems and how to derive business value from data.
A potent greenhouse gas present in the agriculture, energy, and other sectors, methane is in the spotlight, ahead of this year’s COP28 in the United Arab Emirates. But it’s also a big feature in discussions at EU level. Here, the EuroGas Podcast takes a look at the work of European gas distribution system operators (or DSOs) and see how upcoming EU…
In this insightful interview, Tom Dockery, Senior Director of Client Delivery and Support at Picarro, shares his unique viewpoint on client delivery and support. With a depth of experience behind him, Dockery provides an inside look at the challenges, triumphs, and overall journey of his role…
Dive into the intricacies of the natural gas industry with a revealing discussion led by Tal Centers, the Vice President of Gas Business Development at Picarro. Throughout the conversation, Centers…
We sit down with Picarro's Francois Rongere, Sr. Director of Solution Architecture for Climate and Safety to discuss how companies are navigating PHMSA’s recent notice of proposed rule making for gas operators to embrace Advanced Mobile Leak Detection (AMLD) and how Picarro can help our clients during this transition.
You can catch all of The Community Green episodes on…