Built for Oil & Gas Operations
ThermaSentinel addresses the unique monitoring requirements across the oil and gas value chain:
Upstream Producers
Quarterly OGI surveys for well pads and tank batteries.
Midstream Operators
Compressor station and gathering system monitoring.
Natural Gas Processing
Bi-monthly OGI compliance per EPA Appendix K.
Downstream Refineries
40 CFR 63 Subpart CC/UUU compliance support.
- Leak detection time
- ↓ 60%
- Regulatory compliance
- ↑ 100%
- False positives
- ↓ 40-50%
EPA Regulatory Compliance
ThermaSentinel is designed to support compliance with EPA fugitive emissions monitoring requirements:
EPA NSPS Compliance
NSPS OOOOa
Fugitive emissions monitoring for new/modified sources (2015+)
NSPS OOOOb
Enhanced monitoring requirements per December 2023 Final Rule
Appendix K Protocol
OGI camera protocol compliance for leak detection surveys
40 CFR 63.670
Flare monitoring and combustion efficiency requirements
Monitoring Frequencies Supported
Quarterly OGI
Multi-wellhead production sites
Bi-monthly OGI
Natural gas processing plants
Monthly surveys
Compressor stations
Continuous monitoring
Alternative technology pathway
Compliance Documentation Features
- GPS-stamped imagery with operator metadata
- Operating envelope documentation (temperature, wind speed)
- Automated survey reports per EPA format requirements
- Complete audit trail for regulatory submissions
- Survey date/time, camera model, and serial number logging
- Component count and leak location tracking
ThermaSentinel outputs are designed to support EPA regulatory submissions. Consult with your environmental compliance team for site-specific requirements and final regulatory determinations.
Methane Detection Performance
Detection rates validated under controlled conditions with representative OGI camera configurations:
| Leak Rate | Probability of Detection | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| >10 kg/hr | >95% | Standard operating envelope |
| 5-10 kg/hr | >90% | Standard operating envelope |
| 1-5 kg/hr | >85% | Optimal conditions |
| <1 kg/hr | >70% | Optimal conditions, close range |
Operating Envelope
- Wind Speed
- <15 mph (24 km/h)
- Temperature Differential (ΔT)
- >5°C between gas and background
- Viewing Distance
- Up to 30 meters (camera-dependent)
- Ambient Temperature
- -20°C to +50°C
Detection Accuracy
Percentage of alerts that are true leaks
Percentage of actual leaks detected
Compared to 15-20% untuned OGI baseline
Alert Tuning Results
- 40-50% reduction in false positives vs. untuned OGI review
- AI-based filtering reduces manual review burden by 60-70%
- Severity-based prioritization enables focus on high-impact leaks first
- Configurable alert thresholds per site and component type
Methodology: False positive reduction measured against baseline of unfiltered OGI camera alerts over 30-day calibration period. Reduction calculated as (baseline FPs - tuned FPs) / baseline FPs.
Validation & Testing
- Controlled release testing at customer facilities during PoC
- Validated across 50+ site deployments in production environments
- 10,000+ hours of cumulative operational runtime
- Quarterly model drift monitoring with retraining as needed
EPA Appendix K Compliance
- Capable of detecting 17 g/hr methane at 2 meters per Appendix K requirements
- Operating envelope documented per camera manufacturer specifications
- Operator certification tracking and survey documentation
- Camera performance validation during site onboarding
Detection performance varies by camera model, environmental conditions, and operator proficiency. Site-specific validation conducted during PoC phase to establish baseline performance metrics.
Flare Monitoring Capabilities
Comprehensive flare surveillance with continuous monitoring and regulatory compliance support:
Pilot Flame Monitoring
- 24/7 continuous pilot flame detection
- Immediate alert on flame-out events
- Un-lit flare duration logging for GHG reporting
- Multi-pilot detection for redundant flare systems
Combustion Performance
- Visual flame characterization (color, stability, shape)
- Smoke/opacity detection per EPA Method 22
- Integration with flare flow meters for efficiency calculation
- Abnormal combustion pattern detection
Monitored Parameters
- Pilot Status
- Lit/un-lit with timestamp logging
- Visible Emissions
- Smoke presence and opacity level
- Flame Characteristics
- Color, stability, and geometry
- Event Duration
- Un-lit periods and smoking events
Regulatory Compliance Support
- NSPS OOOOb flare monitoring requirements
- 40 CFR 63 Subpart CC (refinery flares)
- 40 CFR 98 Subpart W (GHG reporting)
- State air quality permit documentation
For NHVcz (Net Heating Value of Combustion Zone) and combustion efficiency calculations, ThermaSentinel integrates with flare gas analyzers and flow measurement systems. Visual monitoring provides supplementary compliance evidence.
Supported OGI Cameras & Sensors
ThermaSentinel integrates with industry-standard OGI equipment for leak detection and quantification:
Handheld (Survey Mode)
FLIR GF320/GFx320
Methane, hydrocarbons
FLIR GF620/GFx620
High-resolution hydrocarbon imaging
FLIR G620
Latest generation OGI camera
Fixed Mount (Continuous Monitoring)
FLIR G620a
Fixed-mount continuous OGI
FLIR ADGiLE
Autonomous detection system
Quantification Devices
FLIR QL320
Laser-based mass flow quantification
FLIR QL520
Enhanced quantification with reporting
Data Requirements
- Radiometric thermal data (RJPEG format)
- GPS coordinates embedded in imagery metadata
- Timestamp synchronization (NTP recommended)
- Operating envelope parameters (wind, temperature)
Coming Soon
- Point sensor integration (Qube, Project Canary compatible formats)
- Drone platform support (DJI M300/M350 with thermal payloads)
- Satellite-based detection data integration
Leak Quantification
ThermaSentinel integrates with quantification devices for emission rate measurement when precise leak sizing is required:
FLIR QL320/QL520 Laser Quantification
Direct laser-based mass flow rate measurement with industry-leading accuracy. Real-time emission rates captured during OGI surveys.
OGI-Based Emission Estimation
AI-assisted emission estimation using thermal plume analysis. Provides approximate sizing when quantification devices are not available.
Output Metrics
- Emission rate (g/hr, kg/hr, SCFM)
- Uncertainty bounds for measurement confidence
- Cumulative emissions over time
- Emission rate trends and history
Use Cases
- Super-emitter identification (>100 kg/hr events)
- Prioritization by emission magnitude for repair scheduling
- ESG reporting and methane intensity calculations
- Regulatory emission inventories (Subpart W, state programs)
- Leak-to-repair cost-benefit analysis
For sites without quantification devices, ThermaSentinel provides detection and localization with optional integration to FLIR QL-series or third-party quantification solutions.
Built for Oil & Gas Operations
ThermaSentinel addresses the unique monitoring requirements across the oil and gas value chain:
Upstream Producers
Quarterly OGI surveys for well pads and tank batteries.
AI-powered alert tuning reduces false positives by 40-50%.
Midstream Operators
Compressor station and gathering system monitoring.
Continuous surveillance with priority-based alerting.
Natural Gas Processing
Bi-monthly OGI compliance per EPA Appendix K.
Automated regulatory report generation.
Downstream Refineries
40 CFR 63 Subpart CC/UUU compliance support.
Flare monitoring and fugitive emissions tracking.
Maintenance System Integration
ThermaSentinel integrates with enterprise maintenance systems to automate work order creation and track repairs through completion:
Supported Platforms
Export Formats
Work Order Automation
- Auto-create work orders from high-severity alerts
- GPS coordinates with imagery and severity classification
- Leak rate estimates and regulatory priority flags
- Track repair status through completion
- Document close-out for regulatory compliance audits
- Historical leak data for trend analysis and reporting
Security & Compliance
Enterprise-grade security architecture designed for regulated oil and gas operations:
Data Security
- TLS 1.3 encryption for all data in transit
- AES-256 encryption at rest for all stored data
- SOC 2 Type II compliant infrastructure
- Role-based access control (RBAC) with principle of least privilege
- Data residency options for regional compliance requirements
User Roles
Field Technician
Survey execution, alert response, repair documentation
Compliance Officer
Report review, regulatory submissions, audit coordination
Operations Manager
Dashboard access, analytics, KPI monitoring, team oversight
Administrator
User management, system configuration, integration setup
Audit & Compliance
- Complete audit trail for all system actions
- Immutable event logging for regulatory defensibility
- Data retention configurable per regulatory requirements (7-10+ years)
- Export capabilities for regulatory submissions (PDF, CSV, XML)
- Chain-of-custody documentation for enforcement defense
Integration Security
- OAuth 2.0 for API authentication
- SSO support (SAML 2.0, Azure AD, Okta)
- API rate limiting and monitoring
- Webhook signature verification
- IP allowlisting for enterprise deployments
Outcomes
Why ThermaSentinel?
Unified Leak & Flare Monitoring in a Single Platform
Unlike point-solution providers, ThermaSentinel delivers integrated leak and flare monitoring with AI-powered analytics in a single compliance-ready platform.
Unified Platform
Single solution for OGI surveys, continuous monitoring, and flare surveillance—no multiple vendor contracts, no integration headaches.
AI-Powered Alert Tuning
40-50% reduction in false positives through machine learning, reducing operator fatigue and focusing attention on real events.
Regulatory-Ready Reporting
Auto-generate EPA/LDAR-compliant documentation with GPS, timestamps, and imagery—audit-ready from day one.
Multi-Sensor Flexibility
Works with your existing FLIR cameras and sensors, protecting your equipment investment while adding intelligent analytics.
ThermaSentinel is designed for operators who need one platform to manage leak detection, flare monitoring, and regulatory compliance—without assembling a patchwork of point solutions.
What it does
- Methane and flare anomaly detection from thermal/OGI sensors
- Automated regulatory reports with alert timestamps and GPS
- Alert tuning and false-positive reduction
- EPA/LDAR-compliant report generation with audit trails
- Alert prioritization by severity and regulatory risk
How it works
OGI Capture
Thermal/OGI camera captures gas plume imagery with GPS and timestamp metadata
AI Detection
Deep learning models analyze frames for methane signatures and leak indicators
Alert Triage
Multi-frame validation filters false positives; confirmed detections enter queue
Severity Scoring
Leaks classified by emission rate, regulatory risk, and repair priority
Compliance Reporting
Auto-generate EPA/LDAR-compliant reports with imagery, GPS, and timestamps
Field Dispatch
Work orders pushed to CMMS with location, severity, and repair documentation
OGI Capture
Thermal/OGI camera captures gas plume imagery with GPS and timestamp metadata
AI Detection
Deep learning models analyze frames for methane signatures and leak indicators
Alert Triage
Multi-frame validation filters false positives; confirmed detections enter queue
Severity Scoring
Leaks classified by emission rate, regulatory risk, and repair priority
Compliance Reporting
Auto-generate EPA/LDAR-compliant reports with imagery, GPS, and timestamps
Field Dispatch
Work orders pushed to CMMS with location, severity, and repair documentation
What you get
- Leak detection model (>85% precision) with thermal/OGI integration
- EPA/LDAR-compliant report generation with audit trails
- Alert prioritization by severity and regulatory risk
- Integration with field maintenance systems
- Threshold tuning and false-positive reduction playbooks
Deployments & integrations
- Edge (field devices)
- Continuous monitoring with alert thresholds
- Integration with field maintenance systems
Built for Oil & Gas Operations
ThermaSentinel addresses the unique monitoring requirements across the oil and gas value chain:
Upstream Producers
Quarterly OGI surveys for well pads and tank batteries.
Midstream Operators
Compressor station and gathering system monitoring.
Natural Gas Processing
Bi-monthly OGI compliance per EPA Appendix K.
Downstream Refineries
40 CFR 63 Subpart CC/UUU compliance support.
Security & governance
- EPA/FERC compliance with automated audit trails
- TLS 1.3 for all data in transit, AES-256 at rest
- Role-based access (field tech, compliance officer, system admin)
- Configurable retention (7-10 years) aligned with regulatory requirements
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