In March 2025, EPA approved Qube continuous monitoring as an alternative technology for periodic inspections under NSPS OOOOb/c ( and applicable to OOOOa). Here we detail how it works. Pick a 7-day window and a 90% PoD threshold. The 7-day block average either passes or fails, and crews conduct site inspections only upon fails. The results are less routine visits, faster repairs, and reduced costs across sites.

Our Product and Ops Teams installed Qube Lite at Tourmaline Oil Corp's West Wolf Lake Gas Plant as part of the NGIF Accelerator's Emission Testing Centre Program.

Qube Lite is our new intrinsically safe, lower-cost continuous monitoring sensor, designed for near-source deployment. Perfect to zero-in on individual equipment (e.g., tanks, separators, wellheads, etc.).

Initial results were positive with easy installation and seamless activation, even in less than ideal weather.

Continuous monitoring provides a clear advantage: it constantly captures emissions data 24 hours a day. But this volume of data comes at a significant cost of bandwidth and power.

How can operators maintain reliable monitoring without straining their networks or batteries? Qube solves this by combining efficient power use with intelligent sampling techniques.

Here we review the advances in sampling, data compression, and payload frequency that make this possible.

Strategic sensor placement is critical for reliable, real-time methane detection. Detection depends not just on technology, but on understanding wind behavior, emission sources, and site constraints. 

Qube’s deployment methodology uses historical wind data, source mapping, and MILP-based optimization to design sensor arrays that maximize detection coverage and minimize false negatives. 

The Qube deployment tool turns this methodology into a practical workflow—helping operators visualize trade-offs, configure sensor layouts, and balance detection accuracy with budget. 

Explore key updates to Alberta Directive 060 simplifying alt-FEMP adoption and learn how Qube’s continuous monitoring ensures seamless compliance and efficiency. 

The EPA is pushing its most aggressive deregulatory effort yet, aiming to roll back key methane regulations. However, legal and procedural roadblocks could stall or block these changes, leaving operators in regulatory limbo. For now, existing EPA rules—like quarterly LDAR inspections—remain in full force. With legal battles expected to drag on for years, proactive methane monitoring is essential for compliance, asset integrity, and investor confidence. Stay ahead of the uncertainty—here’s what you need to know.

Congress has voted to repeal the EPA’s Waste Emissions Charge (WEC) rule, also known as the methane fee, which imposed financial penalties on large methane emitters in the oil and gas sector. While this eliminates the direct fee, EPA methane reporting requirements and state regulations still apply, meaning operators must continue monitoring and reporting emissions.

With the new Trump administration, methane regulations are in flux - but compliance remains essential. While some rules are being reviewed, others remain in effect, and operators need to stay prepared. Here’s a quick breakdown of what has changed (and what hasn’t) since Trump took office.

Qube’s devices have been tested in some of the world’s toughest climates: extreme cold, heat, humidity, and dust. Qube has used this experience to refine our hardware to deliver reliable, durable continuous emissions monitoring anywhere in the world.

Qube Technologies’ continuous emissions monitoring solutions provide operators with the tools to detect and respond to emissions trends before they become super emitter events. By configuring real-time alarms, operators can take corrective action immediately, preventing third-party reports and ensuring regulatory compliance. 

Qube’s continuous monitoring (CM) solutions set a new standard for emissions management. On-site sensors detect methane leaks in real time, even in adverse conditions. Advanced analytics quantify leak intensity and calculate emissions, allowing for targeted remediation planning.

At Qube Technologies, listening to our customers isn’t just part of what we do—it’s central to our mission. In the critical field of emissions monitoring, understanding real-world challenges and anticipating customers’ emerging needs are key to driving innovation.

Qube Technologies remains proactive in supporting EPA compliance, offering continuous monitoring solutions with advanced tracking features. Qube has also applied to have its technology recognized as an alternative for NSPS OOOOb/EG OOOOc standards, positioning clients for seamless adaptation to changing requirements. 

Evolving regulations demand operator compliance to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations. Qube, a leader in continuous methane monitoring, helps clients across industries, including oil and gas, meet these regulatory challenges.

Qube Technologies has built the Controlled Release Test Facility (CRTF), roughly 60 km (~ 37 mi) west of Calgary, Alberta, which functions as a specialized field environment to conduct continuous monitoring (CM) emissions tests under controlled real-world conditions.