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EPA Methane Regulations Compliance

Your fastest, most accurate path to meeting OOOOb, OOOOc, and Subpart W requirements.

Oklahoma Producer Blake Production

Trusted by 9 of the top 10 U.S. natural gas producers

EPA methane regulations can feel like a moving target: different standards for new and existing equipment, expanded reporting requirements, and tight timelines to prove you’re in compliance.

 Whether it’s OOOOb, OOOOc, or Subpart W you’re navigating, one thing is certain: Your program is only as strong as the data behind it.

Bridger Photonics can help. Our Gas Mapping LiDAR® (GML) is fully approved by the EPA to meet every detection sensitivity in the OOOOb/OOOOc methane rule.

With equipment-level precision, site-level totals, and a clear audit trail, you can respond to any question from regulators, boards, or stakeholders with complete confidence.

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Approved for Every Level of the EPA’s Detection Matrix

In January 2025, Bridger became the first technology approved by the EPA for methane detection under the Methane Rule. GML is cleared for all detection sensitivity and site scan frequency levels in the EPA’s matrix.

That means you can choose the compliance path that works best for your operations. From higher-sensitivity quarterly scans to approaches that reduce frequency and cost, our team will help design a program that meets the rule and fits your workflow.

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Why Operators Choose GML for EPA Compliance

 

  • Flexibility is built in. Because GML meets all detection sensitivity requirements in the EPA’s OOOOb/OOOOc methane regulations, you can choose the scan frequency and sensitivity tier (ranging from 1-15 kg/hr all with a 90% probability of detection) that best fits your operations
  • Your records are absolutely auditable. Every scan includes date- and time-stamped, georeferenced coverage data, providing complete traceability if your OOOOb/OOOOc compliance is audited
  • Leaks are localized with pinpoint precision. Emissions sources are identified within approximately 2 meters, making follow-up inspections faster, safer, and more efficient under OOOOb protocols
  • You get dual compliance for max efficiency. When used according to OOOOb work practices, GML data can also satisfy OOOOa fugitive emissions monitoring requirements, reducing redundant site visits

Compliance Without the Chaos

Staying ahead of regulatory deadlines doesn’t have to disrupt your operations. 

With GML:

  • Aerial scans cover hundreds of sites in a day
  • Data is processed quickly, with full reports typically delivered within five business days 
  • Reports are delivered in the formats you need for EPA submissions

There’s no need to install permanent sensors, site disruption is minimal, and fewer crews are exposed to hazardous areas. Less windshield time and reduced on-site crew exposure means fewer incidents, fewer headlines, and fewer costs.

Beyond OOOOb/OOOOc: Subpart W and Other EPA Rules

The EPA’s updates to Subpart W expand greenhouse gas reporting requirements—raising the stakes for accurate methane measurement. GML’s high-fidelity data helps operators methodically reduce emissions, improve the accuracy of reporting, and verify progress.

We also track other federal and state-level methane rules, including PHMSA and SEC requirements, so your monitoring program is ready for what’s next.

Get Compliant, Stay Compliant

We’ve helped some of the industry’s largest operators prepare for and meet methane regulations with confidence. We’re ready to do the same for you.

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Let’s find out how GML can support your methane management goals.