Insights from the 2025 Highwood Innovation Forum
Industry-Led Dialogue on Methane Management The 2025 Highwood Innovation Forum started as a meeting for Emissions Intelligence Steering Committee (EISC) members but quickly expanded due to strong industry interest. Over two days, technical experts and strategic leaders tackled challenges in Measurement-Informed Inventories (MIIs), mitigation, and credible methane accounting. The level of engagement showed that industry […]
Are you ready for this year’s OGMP 2.0 reporting?
Many operators are overwhelmed or confused by the 2024 Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2.0 reporting deadlines. In a previous article, we talked about what happens after joining OGMP 2.0 and how Highwood can support in your existing inventory, measurement & technology strategy, data analysis & reconciliation, and reporting. In this article we discuss what your organization should prepare for this year. Whether […]
A story of adapting to a new era in methane accounting through collaboration and digital innovation
Quantifying and reporting methane emissions in a credible manner is one of the most complex challenges facing the oil and gas (O&G) sector. Generic bottom-up inventories – originally used for regulatory reporting – are being replaced with measurement-informed inventories (MIIs) that leverage company-specific data and often require comparing and combining distinct estimates in a process called reconciliation. A growing […]
Highwood Launches EIP – The Emissions Intelligence Platform
Highwood Emissions Management is pleased to announce the launch of their Emissions Intelligence Platform (EIP), a software that streamlines complex measurement-informed methane emissions accounting and reporting for the oil and gas industry. “EIP closes the gap between measurement and action.” said Thomas Fox, President of Highwood. “It uses empirical data to not only achieve – but to prove – strong performance, maintaining investor […]
LNG Exporters Must Face EU Methane Rules Proactively
The EU’s groundbreaking methane regulations represent a major shift in the global energy landscape, creating challenges and opportunities for exporters, particularly LNG exporters targeting the European market. By mandating stringent monitoring, measurement, reporting, and verification (MMRV) standards, the regulations aim to reduce methane emissions and enhance transparency across the oil and gas supply chain. The new EU methane regulations were introduced in a previous Highwood […]
The Methane Data Problem: A Looming Risk with Major Potential Consequences for Banks
As society moves to demand lower carbon intensity energy, financial institutions play a critical role in shaping the path forward for the oil and gas sector. This report explores the growing need for accurate methane data, the role of measurement-informed inventories, and how existing frameworks including OGMP 2.0 and EU regulations can facilitate meaningful collaboration […]
Understanding and Optimizing EPA’s Finalized Waste Emissions Charge
Understanding and Optimizing EPA’s Finalized Waste Emissions Charge On November 12th, 2024, as part of the Methane Emissions Reduction Program, EPA announced the finalization of its Waste Emissions Charge (WEC) rule. This levies, in 2025, a $900/ton (rising to $1500/ton in 2027) fee on qualified methane emissions over defined thresholds, detailed in a previous article. […]
Super-Emitter vs. Other Large Release Events: Understanding the Key Differences in EPA Methane Rules
What is the Difference Between a Super-Emitter Event and an Other Large Release Event? In order to meet directives from the Inflation Reduction Act, the EPA has been rapidly updating its methane rules. This includes (but is not limited to): The establishment of a Super-Emitter Program, which includes Super Emitter Event Notifications (SEEN, codified in […]
Reconciliation Has Become a Methane Buzzword
Reconciliation has gained traction in the context of methane emissions within the oil and gas industry, stemming from the growing recognition that different studies and estimation approaches often yield different results. Such disparities can be attributed to the diverse methods employed for estimating greenhouse gas emissions, which may involve emissions factors, direct measurements, or engineering […]
Highwood and SAGA Wisdom Launch Comprehensive Methane Education and Training Curriculum
We’re thrilled to announce a partnership with SAGA Wisdom to offer a series of high-quality methane courses available on-demand for oil & gas professionals. Understanding methane emissions is highly complex, which is further magnified by rapidly changing policies, standards, technologies, and stakeholder expectations. These factors are driving industry demand for premium education and training. To […]
