- EmissionVision™ is a new workflow management platform that simplifies adoption of advanced gas leak detection
- The cloud-based solution connects emission detection, field investigation and data insights into one secure, unified platform
- It supports faster methane leak repair by helping operators move from manual surveys to digitized, auditable leak detection workflows
The natural gas industry is moving away from manual leak detection methods because of stricter environmental regulations and the need for faster, more accurate detection. As utilities and indus-trial operators adopt mobile leak detection solutions such as ABB’s field-proven MobileGuard and MicroGuard, they face challenges in workflow management and data consolidation, as well as task delegation. EmissionVision addresses these gaps, allowing teams to automate workflow manage-ment and track work orders while maintaining a comprehensive audit trail from initial detection all the way through to leak pinpointing.
“With increasingly stringent environmental regulations and growing demands to reduce methane emissions, it’s crucial for us to support our customers in adopting advanced leak detection without adding operational complexity,” said Jason Ghiraldini, Global Product Manager, Natural Gas Leak Detection from ABB’s Measurement & Analytics division. “EmissionVision simplifies how emission indications are managed, dispatched and verified, enabling faster repairs, improved compliance and, ultimately, greater confidence in emissions data.”
EmissionVision is based on ABB Ability Cloud Analytics, offering real-time visibility into leak investi-gations and ensuring data cohesion across devices and locations. Field data from MobileGuard and MicroGuard surveys, as well as follow-up measurements using traditional technology, is automati-cally synchronized in the cloud, providing a unified dashboard view for work order status and re-sults.
Key benefits of EmissionVision include:
- Automated assignment of MobileGuard emission indications to field technicians
- Tracking and modification of work orders with a complete auditable trail
- Offline support, ensuring no data is lost and automatic synchronization when connectivity is restored
- Integration with ABB’s MicroGuard as well as third-party handheld devices, enabling a seam-less workflow for follow-up investigations
- Cybersecurity compliance certified to IEC 62443 standards
By simplifying advanced leak detection workflows, ABB helps organizations identify and repair natu-ral gas leaks faster, supporting both operational efficiency and sustainability objectives. Emission-Vision demonstrates ABB’s commitment to automation and digitalization, enabling customers to reduce methane emissions while improving safety and regulatory compliance.
