About
Qube Technologies is an industrial emissions monitoring platform designed for operators in oil & gas, waste management, biogas, and utilities. It replaces costly, periodic manual inspections (such as Optical Gas Imaging surveys) with affordable, always-on sensor networks that continuously detect methane, VOCs, hydrogen sulfides, benzene, and other regulated gases. The platform operates in three stages: Detect (calibrated sensors deployed in the field continuously scan for emissions), Measure (physics-guided machine learning infers leak location, volume, and classification at the site level), and Reduce (a centralized dashboard helps prioritize repairs and track emission reductions over time). Key capabilities include support for Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) compliance under regulations like Colorado Reg. No. 7 and Alberta Directive 060, OGMP 2.0 Level 5 reporting, MiQ methane certification, odour management, and ambient air quality monitoring (PM2.5, NOx, SOx, ozone). Devices are ruggedized for remote deployment and extreme weather without requiring a direct power connection. Qube is the first continuous monitoring technology to receive regulatory approval, making it suitable for operators who need defensible, measurement-based emissions data for regulators and differentiated gas markets. It is trusted by industrial operators across North America and beyond, with offices in Calgary and Houston.
Key Features
- Continuous Methane Detection: Calibrated field sensors monitor for methane and other gases 24/7, alerting operators to leaks as soon as they occur rather than waiting for scheduled inspections.
- Physics-Guided Machine Learning: Sensor data is analyzed using physics-guided ML models to infer leak location, emission volume, and gas classification at the site level with high accuracy.
- Emissions Management Dashboard: A centralized platform aggregates site-level insights, prioritizes repairs by severity, and tracks cumulative emission reductions across all monitored assets.
- Regulatory & Certification Support: Supports OGMP 2.0 Level 5 reporting, MiQ methane certification, and LDAR compliance with regulations such as Colorado Reg. No. 7 and Alberta Directive 060.
- Ruggedized Remote Deployment: Devices operate in remote locations and extreme weather conditions without requiring a direct power connection, making them ideal for upstream oil & gas and landfill sites.
Use Cases
- Oil & gas operators using Qube to continuously monitor wellpads and compressor stations for methane leaks, replacing costly periodic OGI inspections and meeting LDAR regulatory requirements.
- Landfill and waste management facilities deploying Qube sensors to detect and quantify fugitive methane emissions, manage odour complaints, and demonstrate compliance with environmental permits.
- Biogas plant operators leveraging Qube to monitor for process gas leaks, optimize plant performance, and support methane certification programs like MiQ.
- Utility companies using Qube for ambient air quality monitoring around industrial facilities, tracking PM2.5, NOx, SOx, and ozone to meet community and regulatory air quality standards.
- Energy producers pursuing OGMP 2.0 Level 5 reporting and MiQ certification to access premium, certified low-emissions gas markets and demonstrate credible methane performance to investors and regulators.
Pros
- Up to 80% Cost Savings: Significantly cheaper than traditional Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) surveys while providing continuous rather than periodic coverage.
- Regulator-Approved Technology: Qube is the first continuous monitoring solution approved for regulatory use, giving operators defensible data for compliance filings and certifications.
- Broad Industry Applicability: Purpose-built for oil & gas, waste management, biogas, and utilities, with support for multiple gas types including methane, VOCs, H₂S, and criteria air pollutants.
Cons
- Enterprise-Focused Pricing: Pricing is not publicly listed and is tailored to large industrial operators, which may put it out of reach for smaller organizations.
- Hardware Deployment Required: The solution requires physical sensor installation in the field, which adds lead time, logistics, and site-specific planning compared to purely software-based tools.
- Limited Self-Service Onboarding: Getting started requires contacting the sales team for a demo, with no self-service trial or sandbox environment available.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Qube detect emissions differently from traditional methods?
Traditional methods like Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) rely on periodic manual inspections. Qube deploys calibrated sensors permanently in the field that monitor continuously, detecting leaks as soon as they occur and using machine learning to infer location and volume automatically.
Is Qube approved by environmental regulators?
Yes. Qube is the first continuous emissions monitoring technology to receive regulatory approval, making the data it generates suitable for compliance reporting under frameworks like Colorado Reg. No. 7 and Alberta Directive 060.
Can Qube support OGMP 2.0 and MiQ methane certification?
Yes. Qube's continuous measurement-based approach aligns with OGMP 2.0 Level 5 reporting requirements and provides the measurement data needed for MiQ methane certification, helping operators access differentiated gas markets.
What industries and gas types does Qube support?
Qube serves oil & gas, waste management, biogas, and utility operators. It monitors methane, VOCs, hydrogen sulfide, benzene, PM2.5, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, and ozone.
Does Qube require a power connection in the field?
No. Qube devices are designed to operate in remote locations and extreme weather without being tied to direct power, making them suitable for upstream wellsites, landfills, and other off-grid industrial settings.
