Our QMRV program was initiated in 2021 to improve the understanding of GHG emissions through the deployment of advanced monitoring technologies and protocols. The study was completed in 2023, and the results have been published in multiple peer-reviewed journals. The studies reveal important principles to guide future emission-detection and quantification strategies in the supply chain. See Report Center for links to these papers.
We have incorporated the learnings of the QMRV R&D project to develop a steady-state QMRV program that will inform our LCA and provide evidence-based data to support our mitigation efforts and methane intensity target.
Among other learnings, our QMRV work highlights the importance of knowing the limitations of individual measurement technologies to achieve a cohesive understanding of emissions on a technological, site-specific or regional level. Using multiple technologies for emissions measurement is preferred, as any single method might miss key emission sources.
A closer look at QMRV
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- A closer look at Quantification, Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (QMRV)