Canada-headed QUBE Technologies Inc. (QUBE), a leader in methane emissions monitoring solutions, has announced an expanded partnership with US-based Roeslein Renewables, the biogas arm of Roeslein & Associates, Inc., to monitor methane emissions across its biogas operations.
Building on the success of a pilot program monitoring 18 lagoons, Roeslein will deploy additional QUBE devices across 100 lagoons in Missouri, Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma, and North Carolina, encompassing their entire operational footprint.
The decision to scale the partnership follows the demonstration of significant operational improvements during the initial deployment phase.
QUBE’s continuous monitoring solution enables Roeslein to efficiently identify and address methane leaks across their covered lagoon digesters, replacing traditional manual inspection methods that were both labor-intensive and less reliable.
Traditional monitoring methods required our teams to physically walk or drive around lagoons looking for leaks, which was inherently challenging given the nature of our facilities. QUBE’s automated monitoring solution has revolutionized how we identify and respond to emissions events, enhancing operational efficiency while reinforcing our environmental commitments, said Chris Roach, President at Roeslein Renewables.
Key features of the implementation include:
- Continuous monitoring of methane (CH4), hydrogen sulfide (H2S), and ammonia (NH3) emissions;
- Automated alerts for detected leaks;
- A dashboard that provides cumulative emissions data across all facilities; and
- ROI payback within approximately 12 months due to improved leak detection and repair.
This expansion represents a significant vote of confidence in our technology’s ability to address the unique challenges of biogas operations. Our solution empowers operators to transition beyond manual inspections to data-driven emissions management, offering unprecedented visibility into their operations, said Alex MacGregor at QUBE Technologies.
According to the company, the QUBE solution addresses several unique challenges in biogas operations, including:
- Detecting leaks across large, undefined surfaces of covered lagoons;
- Identifying small tears in lagoon covers that are virtually impossible to spot visually;
- Real-time monitoring of multiple gases for both environmental and safety concerns; and
- Aggregating emissions data to identify and prioritize the highest-emitting sources.
