Methane Gas Detectors and Sensors

Standard carbon monoxide (CO) detectors are not designed to detect methane gas. CO detectors sense carbon monoxide specifically, while methane detection requires dedicated sensors such as catalytic bead, electrochemical, or infrared-based systems. Well Checked's LWIR Optical Gas Imaging cameras are purpose-built for continuous methane fugitive emission detection at oil and gas facilities.

Some multi-gas or combustible gas detectors can detect both propane and methane, but dedicated propane detectors may not be calibrated or sensitive enough for reliable methane detection. For upstream oil and gas applications requiring documented emissions data, purpose-built methane detection systems like Zentinal Core™ using LWIR OGI technology provide greater accuracy and continuous coverage.

The platform operates as a three-tier architecture. Zentinal Ops™ delivers visual and acoustic equipment intelligence through high-resolution video, object recognition, and acoustic anomaly detection. Zentinal Core™ is the multi-sensor detection layer — full-spectrum video, audio, and IR monitoring with AI-driven false-alarm-elimination intelligence, supporting OGMP 2.0 Level 3, continuously monitors for fugitive emissions and focuses alerts on validated anomalies. Zentinal IQ™ activates only after Core validates an event, providing high-accuracy methane quantification, emissions intelligence, and regulatory-ready reporting for EPA, ESG, and regulatory reporting submissions.

Yes. The Zensory.ai™ platform integrates with existing SCADA systems via a published read-only API. This ensures cybersecurity compatibility with operator standards while enabling real-time data flow. Alerts are also delivered through the Well Checked Dashboard, email, and SMS, giving operations teams multiple channels for immediate notification of detected fugitive emission events.

Zentinal IQ™ produces data aligned with EPA 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart OOOOb alternative-monitoring pathways, OGMP 2.0 Level 4/5 measurement-based reporting, SASB Oil & Gas E&P, and state-agency emissions inventory submission formats. The platform generates operator-configured reporting logs and operator-configured reports, reducing reliance on expensive periodic LDAR inspection cycles when the specific alternative method and monitoring plan are EPA-approved and applicable.

Well Checked's Zensory.ai™ platform typically requires approximately 2 days per site for field installation, commissioning, and AI Site Learning to establish a normal operational baseline. The company offers a fixed-fee Pilot Program for new customers on a defined site count and duration, with multi-site rollout crews experienced in deployments of 200+ remote oil and gas wellsites.