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PG&E and Bridger Photonics Team Up to Boost Methane Leak Detection and Improve Safety and Efficiency
OAKLAND, Calif. & BOZEMAN, Mont., July 08, 2025--(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. 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 View source version on Contacts Press Contact: Tessa Wuertz at 406.585.2774 or Sign in to access your portfolio
National Post
07-05-2025
- Business
- National Post
Bridger Photonics Launches Drone Solutions to Support the Next Frontier of Methane Emission Reduction
Article content BOZEMAN, Mont. — Bridger Photonics ('Bridger'), the global leader in methane detection, announced today the launch of drone-based deployment of its proprietary Gas Mapping LiDAR® (GML) technology. This marks a significant expansion of Bridger's methane detection capabilities enabling precise, efficient emissions monitoring to previously underserved areas across the globe like offshore platforms, liquified natural gas facilities, distribution networks, and more. Article content Article content 'We're revolutionizing emissions reduction… again. This solution is a natural extension of our core capabilities, and we're thrilled to answer the call of our clients…' Article content Traditionally deployed via small aircraft, Bridger's patented GML technology has set the standard for methane emissions detection, quantification, and localization across the entire oil and natural gas value chain. With this launch, Bridger brings that same level of precision and actionable insight to new environments, including remote and logistically complex operations. Article content 'We're revolutionizing emissions reduction…again. This solution is a natural extension of our core capabilities, and we're thrilled to answer the call of our clients and provide them with a best-in-class solution for methane monitoring across new parts of the value chain,' stated Bridger's CEO Ben Little. Article content By applying its state-of-the-art GML system to new drone-based deployment methods, Bridger is helping close critical gaps in the global methane detection space. The new deployment method provides: Article content Best in class detection and localization in complex environments Instantaneous data collection and turnaround time to minimize operational disruptions Reduced personnel-on-site requirements—key for safety and cost considerations on or at remote facilities Unmatched emissions reconciliation, capturing both source- and site-level emissions in a single pass Article content 'This launch is the result of years of innovation and close collaboration with multiple industry and academic partners,' said Mike Thorpe, Chief Scientist at Bridger Photonics. 'We're excited to address the unique challenges of methane emissions monitoring at large, complex, and remote facilities, like offshore platforms, while providing the same high-quality data our customers come to rely on. Drones provide key capabilities that allow operators to measure and manage emissions across their entire global asset base. Just another step in our mission to simplify methane emissions reductions.' Article content As part of its broader mission to reduce global methane emissions, Bridger continues to innovate in step with the evolving needs of oil and gas operators. Already a trusted emissions data partner to major oil and gas companies across North America, Bridger now offers a unified, scalable solution for the entirety of the oil and natural gas value chain. This solution ensures consistency of data across all assets. Article content 'We're not just helping operators detect emissions, we're giving them the confidence to take action,' added Little. 'This is the next evolution in emissions intelligence, and it's only the beginning.' Article content Bridger is the global leader in aerial methane detection for oil and gas operators throughout the natural gas value chain, helping them detect, locate, and mitigate methane leaks from operations. Bridger detects methane with its patented and state-of-the-art laser technology sensors and provides companies like ExxonMobil, Chevron, and Phillips 66, among others, with data that helps them quickly and efficiently stop methane emissions. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
