BP has unveiled a programme to constantly detect , measure and reduce gas emissions at its oil and gas plants using a variety of technologies , including drones . Gas cloud imaging will be combined with data streamed from drones fitted with NASA - developed infrared sensors . “This program represents an industry first and reflects our commitment to be a leader in advancing the energy transition by maximizing the benefits of natural gas,” says Gordon Birrell, BP’s chief operating officer for production, transformation and carbon. Field workers will be fitted with smart glasses using augmented reality ( AR ) to project sensor data onto the ground . BP said the high - tech solution is a " step - change " in the industry 's approach to tackling methane emissions .
BP has unveiled a programme to constantly detect , measure and reduce gas emissions at its oil and gas plants using a variety of technologies , including drones . Gas cloud imaging will be combined with data streamed from drones fitted with NASA - developed infrared sensors . Field workers will be fitted with smart glasses using augmented reality ( AR ) to project sensor data onto the ground . BP said the high - tech solution is a " step - change " in the industry 's approach to tackling methane emissions .