Kuva Products

Online Dashboard for Methane Emission Monitoring

Our dashboard provides a comprehensive and intuitive interface for viewing methane and VOC emission images captured by Kuva cameras. Powered by a robust cloud infrastructure, the dashboard ensures that only qualified images free of false positives are displayed. Each methane emission image is tagged to pinpoint the exact source of the emission, such as tanks, compressors, separators, flares, and tanker trucks. Additionally, these images include tags indicating human presence on-site during the emission, allowing users to distinguish between maintenance-related emissions and fugitive emissions.

Event report screenshot shows both infrared and visible images of an event along with metadata for human activity and event source.

Captured images are first qualified by the Kuva Cloud to eliminate false-positive alerts and then quantified for display in a data dashboard. Email alerts and work order requests can be relayed directly to site operators or to a customer cloud.

Detailed Insights and Camera Management

Our dashboard offers detailed insights into methane and VOC emissions, presenting timestamped images along with crucial data such as emission rates, durations, and the type of equipment involved. Users can monitor the status of each Kuva camera, including connectivity, health, temperature, and internal humidity. The dashboard also allows customers to define specific areas of interest (POI) on the site for targeted emission monitoring and configure custom alert conditions to receive email notifications for specified emission events. This level of customization ensures precise and efficient monitoring tailored to the unique needs of each site.

User-Friendly Configuration and Data Export

Our dashboard not only facilitates real-time monitoring but also provides robust tools for camera configuration and user management. Customers can easily set preferences for camera viewing angles, alarm limits, and documentation delivery methods through the browser-based dashboard. The dashboard supports exporting all camera and emission event data to CSV files for seamless post-analysis. With automated, minute-by-minute monitoring over extended periods and no need for on-site staffing, the online dashboard offers a reliable and efficient solution for managing methane emissions and maintaining environmental compliance.

Advanced Methane and VOC Monitoring Technology

Our Kuva cameras represent the pinnacle of methane and VOC emission monitoring technology, specifically designed for oil and gas sites. Each Kuva camera integrates two advanced imaging systems: a proprietary shortwave infrared (SWIR) camera for precise methane detection and an RGB visible camera to accurately locate leaks and identify human presence during emission events. This dual-camera setup ensures clear, actionable images that help pinpoint the exact source of methane leaks, enhancing environmental safety and operational efficiency.

“If Kuva sees it, it’s real.”

- major midstream operator

Patented, Reliable, and Cost-Effective

Built on patented technology, the Kuva camera offers unmatched reliability in detecting methane emissions. Unlike thermal infrared cameras, our non-thermal infrared technology is immune to false readings caused by water vapor, steam, or thermal events from animals and vehicles. This precision and reliability come at the lowest price point in the market for image-based methane emission solutions, making the Kuva camera a cost-effective choice for continuous environmental monitoring.

Unmatched Performance and Flexibility

The Kuva camera sets the industry standard with its rapid site survey capabilities, performing between 20 and 180 complete surveys per hour. This makes it the fastest methane emission camera available today. Additionally, the Kuva camera offers versatile power and data connection options. It can be powered by the site’s existing power supply or a solar power system, and it supports connectivity through local area networks, cellular communication, or satellite links.

Measurement Methods

Kuva Quantify uses a direct measurement called path-integrated concentration, essentially pixel-based plume density. This results in ppm-m or parts-per-million-meter which is easily converted to flow rate. Wind speed/direction is used to extrapolate volumes across multiple directly-measured images.

Point sensors use dispersion-model-based estimation using concentration measurements (ppm) at multiple points. PPM and wind speed/direction feed the dispersion model for estimation of flow rate.

Regulatory Approvals and Industry Recognition

Our Kuva camera has earned significant industry recognition and regulatory approvals. It is approved by the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) for the Advanced Leak and Repair Monitoring (ALARM) program, demonstrating its efficiency and reliability. Additionally, the camera has been endorsed by Alberta’s Energy Regulator (AER) and the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) as an alternative instrument for methane leak detection and management. These approvals highlight the Kuva camera’s capability to meet stringent regulatory standards and provide a more efficient, continuous monitoring solution compared to traditional methods.

Colorado Alt. AIMM Approved

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Emblem

New Mexico ALARM Approved

METEC/ADED Blind Tested

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Alberta Energy Regulator

Kuva camera is approved in Colorado to replace monthly OGI inspections with continuous monitoring.

Seamless Integration with Your Existing Systems

We recognize that many of our customers already have established systems for monitoring and controlling their oil and gas sites, particularly SCADA systems. For those who prefer to integrate our advanced methane detection capabilities directly into their existing infrastructure, we offer a wide range of integration options, including APIs, MQTT, and Azure’s EventHub. These options ensure that our methane emission detection information seamlessly becomes a part of your system. Our integrations provide comprehensive data, including emission notifications, emission source identification, people detection on-site, emission quantification, and crucial environmental details like wind speed and direction.

Empowering Your Systems with Advanced Detection

By integrating Kuva cameras with your existing systems, you transform these cameras into vital sensors that enhance your monitoring capabilities. Our integration solutions ensure that you receive detailed and accurate information about methane emissions, which can be critical for detecting fugitive emissions often missed by other devices. Alongside our mature set of APIs, we offer dedicated support to assist you throughout the integration process, ensuring that the connection between your system and Kuva cameras is both smooth and successful. Our goal is to empower your systems with the most advanced methane detection technology available, enabling more effective management of emissions and site safety.

Expert Turn-Key Installation Services

Our turn-key installation service ensures that your Kuva camera is properly installed and fully operational with minimal hassle. Utilizing our patented Kuva tower, which requires no ground penetration, our experienced service team can install the system in under two hours. During installation, we configure the camera to maximize visibility of methane emissions, connect it to a reliable power source—whether on-site power or solar—and establish data communication through on-site LAN, cellular, or satellite networks. Additionally, our team strategically selects the optimal camera location on your site to ensure comprehensive monitoring and the best possible visibility of methane emissions.

Our installation team has installed several hundred cameras across basins in North America.

All you need to bring your emissions data from the field to your desk, mobile, and process control systems.