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#  Changing the methane game 

**How can we make near-zero methane emissions standard in the oil and gas industry? With transparent and comprehensive data.**

 

 [Our mission](/mission) 

 

 

  ##  ALL METHANE ADDS UP 

Fixing the big leaks isn’t enough. Solve the whole problem.

 

Small, widespread sources account for at least 70% of methane emissions from oil and gas production. MethaneSAT sees what others don’t and provides the high-resolution data necessary to measure whether action is taken.

Case in point: in the Permian, New Mexico’s regulated fields emit less than half the methane of unregulated Texas.

 

 [More insights](/insightsandnews) 

 

 

 

   ![MethaneSAT data portal ](/sites/default/files/styles/800x600_focal_point/public/2025-04/DataPortalScreenShotLaptopUPDATED.png?h=dce77c8d&itok=n0qwcCYJ) 

##  Transparent data 

See the whole methane picture online, for free. On our web portal, Google Earth Engine, or Google Cloud.

 

 [Explore the data](/data) 

 

 

 ![Methane pipes](/sites/default/files/styles/800x600_focal_point/public/2026-05/Data%20to%20Action.jpg?h=9855f42d&itok=4LPjq56m) 

##  Data to action 

MethaneSAT data reveal how emissions vary across regions and change over time, and unlock solutions to drive maximum reductions.

 

 [Latest insights](/insightsandnews) 

 

 

 ![Snapshot of MethaneSAT data](/sites/default/files/styles/800x600_focal_point/public/2025-04/MethaneSAT%20data%20snapshot.png?h=f8ebc936&itok=BBZ7JAk_) 

##  GROUNDBREAKING SCIENCE 

More than a satellite: Our intensive peer-reviewed research is advancing monitoring efforts and solutions to cut methane emissions.

 

 [Published research](/scienceandresearch) 

 

 

 

  ##  KEY SUPPORTERS 

 [             ![Bezos Earth Fund ](/sites/default/files/styles/1440px_width_scale/public/2024-11/bezos_earth_fund_logo.jpg?itok=Cm73n5bL)   

 Bezos Earth Fund 

 

 ](https://www.bezosearthfund.org/news-and-insights/what-to-know-about-methanesat-taking-climate-surveillance-new-heights) [             ![Fred Krupp announces MethaneSAT at TED Talk](/sites/default/files/styles/1440px_width_scale/public/2024-11/39594005970_c89f64e948_o.jpg?itok=-gTw8Qud)   

 The Audacious Project 

 

 ](https://www.audaciousproject.org/grantees/environmental-defense-fund) [             ![Mask group](/sites/default/files/styles/1440px_width_scale/public/2024-07/Mask-group-2.png?itok=MQbE82Qn)   

 New Zealand Space Agency 

 

 ](https://www.mbie.govt.nz/science-and-technology/space) [             ![Valhalla Foundation ](/sites/default/files/styles/1440px_width_scale/public/2025-03/valhallafoundation_logo.jpg?itok=ZNiR7Tcf)   

 Valhalla Foundation 

 

 ](https://valhalla.org/) 

MethaneSAT was conceived and developed by the non-profit Environmental Defense Fund, a global leader in methane science, policy and emissions reduction. EDF’s team of experts, advocates and advisors is helping turn MethaneSAT data into concrete action worldwide. See the full list of MethaneSAT supporters and learn more about [Our Team](/team).

 

 

  ##  Latest Updates 

  [ ![MethaneSAT satellite above Earth](/sites/default/files/styles/400x300_focal_point/public/2026-02/MethaneSat_aboveEarth_uncropped.png?h=c6980913&itok=VygAu6xJ) 

 ](/project-updates/when-small-sources-add-new-insights-methane-pollution-marginal-well-sites) [##  When small sources add up: New insights into methane pollution from marginal well sites 

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   [ ![Algorithm](/sites/default/files/styles/400x300_focal_point/public/2026-04/MethaneSAT_SneakPeek_newHeatmap2025_algorithms.jpg?h=c74750f6&itok=ULcA-O8p) 

 ](/project-updates/methanesat-reveals-high-emissions-intensity-californias-san-joaquin-basin) [##  MethaneSAT Reveals High Emissions Intensity in California’s San Joaquin Basin 

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   [ ![MethaneSAT satellite above Earth](/sites/default/files/styles/400x300_focal_point/public/2026-02/MethaneSat_aboveEarth_uncropped.png?h=c6980913&itok=VygAu6xJ) 

 ](/project-updates/first-look-system-wide-view) [##  First look at a system wide view 

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