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Business Wire
08-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
PG&E and Bridger Photonics Team Up to Boost Methane Leak Detection and Improve Safety and Efficiency
OAKLAND, Calif. & BOZEMAN, Mont.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bridger Photonics Inc. ('Bridger'), the global leader in methane detection and data for the oil and gas industry, is proud to announce its work with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation and one of the largest utility companies in the US. Through this collaboration, Bridger's cutting-edge technology will help PG&E strengthen its efforts to more efficiently detect and repair system leaks and reduce methane emissions across its vast natural gas transmission and distribution pipeline system. This work will drive improvements in pipeline safety and emissions reductions and contribute to energy supply resiliency and affordability. "This partnership is a powerful example of how innovative technology can foster the safest, and utmost resilient and affordable energy supply," stated Ben Little, CEO of Bridger Photonics. Serving approximately 16 million people across its 70,000 square mile service territory in northern and central California, PG&E operates 42,141 miles of natural gas distribution pipelines, and 6,438 miles of transmission pipelines with 4.5 million natural gas distribution customer accounts. The company's commitment to reducing methane emissions aligns with Bridger's Gas Mapping LiDAR® (GML) technology, which provides dramatically improved natural gas leak detection speed and accuracy compared to traditional methods. The ability to precisely locate and quantify leak flow rates allows PG&E to prioritize repairs based on emission size and proximity to populated areas and infrastructure, ensuring faster response times for improved safety and more effective emissions reduction. 'PG&E's utilization of Bridger's advanced aerial leak detection technology represents a significant step forward in reducing risk on our natural gas system and in lowering methane emissions,' said Jeff Janvier, Lead of Gas Distribution Operations at PG&E. 'This sensor enables us to accurately pinpoint leaks on our system from an aerial platform, including precise measurement of flow rates, thus mitigating safety risk and reducing methane emissions in a prioritized manner.' "We are excited to expand our work across California by partnering with PG&E to support their efforts in reducing methane emissions, improving safety, and enhancing operational efficiency. This partnership is a powerful example of how innovative technology can foster the safest, and utmost resilient and affordable energy supply," stated Ben Little, CEO of Bridger Photonics. In 2024, PG&E exceeded its 2025 methane emission reduction target, achieving a 42% reduction compared to its 2015 baseline. Additionally, in 2024, PG&E ranked number one overall on the 2024 US Utilities Decarbonization Index, compiled by the National Public Utilities Council. The partnership with Bridger Photonics will further accelerate PG&E's progress, with Bridger's aerial leak detection technology playing a crucial role in meeting future emissions reduction goals, including a net-zero target for 2040. About Bridger Photonics, Inc. Bridger Photonics is the global leader in aerial methane detection for oil and gas operators throughout the natural gas value chain. The company's Gas Mapping LiDAR® (GML) system detects methane with its patented and state-of-the-art laser technology, which provides rapid and accurate system compliance leak surveys. The GML system provides auditable scan coverage, robust leak detection capabilities across large infrastructure networks, precise leak localization, and actionable leak quantification estimates. Bridger Photonics provides companies like PG&E, SoCalGas, ExxonMobil, Chevron, Phillips 66, and others with data that helps them quickly and efficiently detect and reduce methane emissions. About PG&E Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG), is a combined natural gas and electric utility serving more than 16 million people across 70,000 square miles in Northern and Central California. For more information, visit and
West Australian
07-07-2025
- West Australian
Mark Bridger: Vile child killer brutally attacked in jail
The vicious killer of five-year-old April Jones has been brutally attacked in jail for a second time. Mark Bridger, 59, was convicted of the abduction and murder of April in 2013 after snatching her while she was playing near her home in Machynlleth, Powys in October 2012. The search for April's body was one of the biggest in British history, but her remains were never recovered. Bridger was attacked by another male inmate at HMP Wakefield, leaving him with grazes on his hand. A prisoner service spokesperson told The Mirror , 'A prisoner has been placed on report for inflicting minor injuries on a second prisoner at HMP Wakefield'. April's half sister, Hazel Jones, said 'he deserves everything he's getting'. Hazel now has her own children and said it's scary to know people like Bridger are 'living on your doorstep'. Bridger was also convicted of preventing justice and the unlawful concealment and disposal of a body. He was handed a whole-life sentence, with Justice John Griffith Williams calling him a 'a paedophile' and a 'pathological and glib liar'. Justice Williams said Bridger 'set out to find a little girl to abuse'. 'There is no doubt in my mind that you are a paedophile who has for some time harboured sexual and morbid fantasies about young girls, storing on your laptop not only images of pre-pubescent and pubescent girls but foul pornography of the gross sexual abuse of young children,' Justice Williams said during Bridger's sentencing. This marks the second attack against Bridger while he has been imprisoned. The first attack occurred in 2013, soon after Bridger was jailed. The murderer was slashed across the face with a makeshift knife, made from a razor by convicted murderer and rapist, Juvinal Ferreira. Bridger needed stitches for facial injuries. Paul Jones, April and Hazel's father, died last month from a brain disease, and Hazel said he died not knowing where April is.
Perth Now
07-07-2025
- Perth Now
Vile child killer brutally attacked in jail
The vicious killer of five-year-old April Jones has been brutally attacked in jail for a second time. Mark Bridger, 59, was convicted of the abduction and murder of April in 2013 after snatching her while she was playing near her home in Machynlleth, Powys in October 2012. The search for April's body was one of the biggest in British history, but her remains were never recovered. Bridger was attacked by another male inmate at HMP Wakefield, leaving him with grazes on his hand. A prisoner service spokesperson told The Mirror, 'A prisoner has been placed on report for inflicting minor injuries on a second prisoner at HMP Wakefield'. April's half sister, Hazel Jones, said 'he deserves everything he's getting'. Hazel now has her own children and said it's scary to know people like Bridger are 'living on your doorstep'. Bridger was also convicted of preventing justice and the unlawful concealment and disposal of a body. He was handed a whole-life sentence, with Justice John Griffith Williams calling him a 'a paedophile' and a 'pathological and glib liar'. Justice Williams said Bridger 'set out to find a little girl to abuse'. 'There is no doubt in my mind that you are a paedophile who has for some time harboured sexual and morbid fantasies about young girls, storing on your laptop not only images of pre-pubescent and pubescent girls but foul pornography of the gross sexual abuse of young children,' Justice Williams said during Bridger's sentencing. This marks the second attack against Bridger while he has been imprisoned. The first attack occurred in 2013, soon after Bridger was jailed. The murderer was slashed across the face with a makeshift knife, made from a razor by convicted murderer and rapist, Juvinal Ferreira. Bridger needed stitches for facial injuries. Paul Jones, April and Hazel's father, died last month from a brain disease, and Hazel said he died not knowing where April is.
Scottish Sun
06-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
April Jones' evil killer Mark Bridger attacked in jail as little girl's family warn sicko ‘deserves everything he gets'
April was snatched while playing near her home in Machynlleth, Powys, in October 2012 FIEND ATTACKED April Jones' evil killer Mark Bridger attacked in jail as little girl's family warn sicko 'deserves everything he gets' THE killer of five-year-old April Jones has been targeted in jail for a second time. Mark Bridger was set upon by another lag at HMP Wakefield last week. 2 April Jones' killer Mark Bridger has been targeted in jail for a second time Credit: Handout 2 April was snatched by twisted Bridger while playing near her home in Machynlleth, Powys, in October 2012 Credit: PA:Press Association In the first attack, soon after he was jailed, Bridger needed stitches for facial injuries from being slashed with a knife fashioned out of a razor. The latest attack left Bridger with grazes to his hands. The Prison Service said his assailant was on report ahead of a hearing to decide his punishment. Last night, April's half-sister, Hazel, said: 'He deserves everything he's getting. 'He literally deserves it all.' April was snatched while playing near her home in Machynlleth, Powys, in October 2012. Despite one of the largest police searches in British history, her body has never been found. Bridger, who rented a flat nearby, was given a whole-life term in 2013 for child abduction, murder, perverting justice and the unlawful concealment and disposal of a body. Hazel said: 'I've got kids myself now and it's scary to know there are people like that living on your doorstep. 'I am glad he's in prison for life. The father of murdered schoolgirl April Jones had tragically died - 12 years on from his daughter's heinous abduction 'He's going to carry on getting hurt.' April and Hazel's father, Paul Jones, died last month from a brain disease. 'He died not knowing where my sister was,' Hazel added.
The Irish Sun
06-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
April Jones' evil killer Mark Bridger attacked in jail as little girl's family warn sicko ‘deserves everything he gets'
THE killer of five-year-old April Jones has been targeted in jail for a second time. Advertisement 2 April Jones' killer Mark Bridger has been targeted in jail for a second time Credit: Handout 2 April was snatched by twisted Bridger while playing near her home in Machynlleth, Powys, in October 2012 Credit: PA:Press Association In the first attack, soon after he was jailed, Bridger needed stitches for facial injuries from being slashed with a knife fashioned out of a razor. The latest attack left Bridger with grazes to his hands. The Prison Service said his assailant was on report ahead of a hearing to decide his punishment. Last night, April's half-sister, Hazel, said: 'He deserves everything he's getting. Advertisement READ MORE APRIL JONES 'He literally deserves it all.' Despite one of the largest police searches in British history , Bridger, who rented a flat nearby, was given a whole-life term in 2013 for child abduction, murder, perverting justice and the unlawful concealment and disposal of a body. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Hazel said: 'I've got kids myself now and it's scary to know there are people like that living on your doorstep. 'I am glad he's in prison for life. The father of murdered schoolgirl April Jones had tragically died - 12 years on from his daughter's heinous abduction 'He's going to carry on getting hurt.' April and Hazel's father, Advertisement 'He died not knowing where my sister was,' Hazel added.
