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How Qube’s Continuous Monitoring Found Leaking Level Controllers After Well Restart

A Colorado well pad restarted after a non-routine shut-in. Within hours, Qube’s continuous monitoring flagged methane levels consistent with a large release event (estimated at >100 kg/h, about 125 mscf/d). The operator’s LDAR team located badly leaking level controllers and multiple thief hatches and completed repairs in under 24 hours. The operator then initiated a fleet-wide replacement of aging controllers to prevent recurrence.

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Qube Lite Field Tested for Real-World Operations at Tourmaline’s West Wolf Lake Gas Plant

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.

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Driving Leak Detection in RNG: Case Studies from Early Deployments with Maas Energy Works

In August 2024, Maas Energy Works piloted Qube’s continuous methane monitoring at a dairy digester and saw immediate gains in leak detection and repair. On the strength of those results, Maas rolled out Qube at 24 additional digesters across California, Texas, and Idaho.

Here we present three case studies showcasing the early success of the expanded deployments. These results demonstrate Qube’s strong success in RNG, with rapid detection, verified emissions cuts, and measurable increases in retained product.

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Maas Energy Works Expands Partnership with Qube Technologies to Monitor Biogas Operations Across Multiple States

Qube Technologies, a leader in continuous emissions monitoring, today announced an expanded partnership with Maas Energy Works (MEW) to deploy Qube’s monitoring devices across more than 20 lagoon-style digesters in Texas, Idaho, and California. Following the success of an initial pilot, MEW will now implement Qube’s real-time monitoring solution across its broader network to enhance operational visibility, reduce emissions, and optimize biogas production at scale.

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Qube’s Continuous Monitoring Uncovers Blocked Vent Line: Emissions Drop 80% at Colorado Wellsite

At a Colorado wellsite, Qube’s continuous monitoring system alerted operators to a sustained emission event. Qube’s data localized the emissions to the tank area and prompted a field investigation to verify the source of the anomaly. With this information, the team was able to identify the emission source and interrogate the root cause, a blocked vent line leading to the combustor.

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Rapid Leak Detection in the Piceance Basin: How Qube Helped Catch A Separator Leak

In Colorado’s Piceance Basin, a leading operator continues to set the bar for emissions control and operational safety. By integrating Qube Technologies’ continuous methane monitoring system, the operator aimed to strengthen its LDAR program and protect nearby homes located within 1,000 feet of its well pad.

This case study details how real-time alarms and accurate emissions source localization led to rapid action at the wellsite. Notably, catching a high-volume leak at the separator from going unnoticed over the weekend.

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Smarter Sampling, Sharper Signals: How Qube Cuts Bandwidth and Power Use in Methane Monitoring

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.

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Qube Technologies Expands Partnership with Roeslein Renewables to Monitor Biogas Operations Across Multiple States 

Qube Technologies, a leader in methane emissions monitoring solutions, today announced an expanded partnership with Roeslein Renewables to monitor methane emissions across their biogas operations. Building on the success of a pilot program monitoring 18 lagoons, Roeslein will deploy additional Qube devices across 100 lagoons in Missouri, Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma, and North Carolina, encompassing their entire operational footprint.

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Qube’s Data Driven Approach to Optimizing Sensor Placement

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. 

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How Qube’s Automated Alarms Caught a Cow at the Wellsite

A Colorado operator using Qube’s continuous methane monitoring system received an automated alert about an unexpected emissions spike at a wellhead. Upon investigation, the field team discovered the source: a cow had rubbed against the equipment and opened a manual ball valve, unintentionally releasing gas. The team quickly shut the valve, restored normal readings, and installed fencing to prevent similar incidents. Thanks to Qube’s real-time alerts, the issue was resolved within an hour—without downtime or emissions escalation.

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QB Energy and Qube Technologies Resolve Thief Hatch Leak Leading to 97% Emissions Reduction

“Another Win for Continuous Monitoring”

-Air Compliance Manager-QB Energy

Missed by AVO, caught by continuous monitoring. When Qube Technologies flagged elevated methane at a QB Energy tank site, field teams were able to locate and fix a leaking thief hatch—achieving a 97% emissions drop in hours. This case study shows how real-time continuous monitoring data and a fast response can keep operations running smooth.

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Don’t Let Third Parties Call Out Your Super Emitters: Stay Ahead with Qube’s Continuous Monitoring Solutions 

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. 

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