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    New Mexico LDAR Compliance, Simplified 

    Use Bridger’s New Mexico approvals to replace OGI and AVO with a streamlined leak detection compliance program using Gas Mapping LiDAR.

    Bridger’s technology is approved by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) to replace required OGI surveys. That means you can opt in with written notification to NMED at least 15 days before your first scan, with no individual application required. Additionally, OGMP members reporting at Levels 4 or 5 qualify to reduce or eliminate weekly AVO.

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    Why This Matters 

    New Mexico operators face LDAR requirements that have traditionally relied on time-intensive OGI and Method 21 surveys. Bridger’s New Mexico-approved technology gives operators a more efficient pathway that can replace those required survey events while preserving a defensible compliance structure.

    With Bridger, operators can:

    • Reduce field labor and survey burden
    • Simplify program administration
    • Build annual reporting around a defensible monitoring structure

    What's Approved

    Bridger is approved by NMED  

    Operators in covered New Mexico can opt in by notifying NMED in writing at least 15 days before their first Bridger-based monitoring event. No individual application is required.  

    Replace required OGI 

    Bridger Gas Mapping LiDAR screening events replace required OGI and by using the approved Bridger monitoring plan

    One program across multiple LDAR frameworks  

    Operators can harmonize voluntary programs, EPA LDAR obligations, and New Mexico requirements under a single Bridger program, reducing redundant survey scheduling and site visits.  

    Level 5 OGMP 2.0 Members Can Eliminate 52x AVO Inspections

    Reporting at OGMP 2.0 Level 5 for New Mexico assets qualifies operators to eliminate AVO inspections required by NMED and the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (OCD). By reporting at Level 4, operators can reduce AVO frequency to quarterly.

    How the Program Works

    A simple process to opt in, monitor with Bridger, and streamline compliance.

    Opt in

    Submit written notification to NMED identifying the Bridger approved monitoring technology at least 15 days before the first monitoring event.

    Monitor with Bridger

    Bridger GML screening events are performed according to the approved monitoring plan structure and detection sensitivity tier.

    Compliance execution

    Replace required survey events, reduce redundant LDAR work, and support annual reporting with a compliance-ready program structure.

    Why Operators Choose Bridger

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    Regulatory simplicity

    A live, NMED-approved pathway means operators can move now without a separate individual approval process.

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    Operational efficiency

    Bridger helps reduce manual OGI crew scheduling and minimize redundant site visits by consolidating obligations into one program.

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    Compliance clarity

    Bridger’s New Mexico AELMP is aligned with the EPA-approved Bridger product structure, giving operators a cleaner, more defensible path than alternatives that may require separate state-level interpretation.

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    Built to scale

    As asset footprints grow in Part 50 counties, the approved AELMP scales with the monitoring plan structure.

     Frequently Asked Questions 

    • Do we need to apply individually to NMED?

       No. Operators do not need an individual application. They notify NMED in writing at least 15 days before the first monitoring event.  

    • Does Bridger remove AVO requirements?

       The AELMP replaces OGI and Method 21 survey events. AVO is still required.

    • We already use fixed sensors. Why switch?

      Complexity with fixed sensor systems could come from misaligned federal and state-level work practices. That can be avoided with Bridger’s harmonized approval 

    • How quickly can we get started?

       The approval is live. After written notification, the first scan can be on the calendar within weeks. 

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    Ready to simplify LDAR compliance in New Mexico? 

     Use Bridger’s NMED-approved technology to replace required OGI surveys with a streamlined, scalable compliance program.