ABB is expanding its advanced leak detection portfolio with the launch of the workflow management platform EmissionVision, supporting faster methane leak repair across the natural gas industry. Built on ABB’s patented OA-ICOS laser absorption technology, EmissionVision streamlines the transition from traditional gas leak surveys to advanced leak detection. By connecting emission indications, field investigation and data insights into one unified platform, the tool helps companies efficiently manage emissions data, assign field tasks and ensure complete data traceability.
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 industrial 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 management 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 investigations 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 automatically synchronised in the cloud, providing a unified dashboard view for work order status and results.
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 synchronisation when connectivity is restored
- Integration with ABB’s MicroGuard as well as third-party handheld devices, enabling a seamless workflow for follow-up investigations
- Cybersecurity compliance certified to IEC 62443 standards
By simplifying advanced leak detection workflows, ABB helps organisations identify and repair natural gas leaks faster, supporting both operational efficiency and sustainability objectives. EmissionVision demonstrates ABB’s commitment to automation and digitalisation, enabling customers to reduce methane emissions while improving safety and regulatory compliance.
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