An intensive professional development training course on
Methane Emission Measurement & Mitigation (MiQ Standard)
Accurate Measurement, Transparent Reporting & Effective Reduction of Methane Emissions in Energy Operations
Why Choose Methane Emission Measurement & Mitigation (MiQ Standard) Training Course?
Methane emissions represent one of the most significant and urgent challenges facing the global energy sector. Methane is a highly potent greenhouse gas with a global warming potential many times greater than carbon dioxide over a short-term horizon. As governments, investors, and international organizations intensify their focus on climate action, methane emissions from oil and gas operations are increasingly scrutinized, regulated, and linked to financial, operational, and reputational performance.
The MiQ Standard has emerged as a globally recognized, performance-based framework for measuring, verifying, and certifying methane emissions across the natural gas supply chain. It emphasizes accurate, measurement-based methane intensity, independent verification, and continuous improvement rather than reliance solely on estimates or generic emission factors. Organizations adopting the MiQ Standard are better positioned to demonstrate transparency, credibility, and leadership in methane management.
This comprehensive training course provides participants with a deep understanding of methane emissions sources, measurement technologies, data management practices, and mitigation strategies in alignment with the MiQ Standard. The course bridges technical measurement methodologies with governance, reporting, verification, and operational improvement, enabling participants to design and implement effective methane management programs.
By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to support methane emission reduction initiatives, comply with emerging regulatory and market requirements, and contribute meaningfully to sustainability, ESG, and energy transition objectives.
What are the Goals?
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand methane’s environmental impact and regulatory significance
- Identify methane emission sources across oil and gas operations
- Apply methane measurement and quantification techniques
- Understand the MiQ Standard framework and certification process
- Implement methane monitoring, reporting, and verification systems
- Design and prioritize methane mitigation strategies
- Integrate methane management into ESG and sustainability programs
- Support continuous improvement and transparent reporting
Who is this Training Course for?
This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Oil & Gas Operations and Production Engineers
- Environmental, Sustainability, and ESG Professionals
- HSE and Environmental Compliance Officers
- Asset Integrity and Maintenance Engineers
- Emissions Monitoring and Reporting Specialists
- Energy Regulators and Policy Professionals
- Consultants and Auditors involved in methane management
- Professionals involved in MiQ certification and verification
How will this Training Course be Presented?
This training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes an interactive mixture of lecture-led learning & group discussions.
The Course Content
- Overview of greenhouse gases and climate change
- Methane characteristics and global warming potential
- Methane emissions in the oil and gas value chain
- Sources of methane emissions
- Regulatory drivers and international initiatives
- Market, investor, and stakeholder expectations
- Introduction to methane intensity and performance-based metrics
- Overview of global methane reduction commitments
- Principles of methane measurement and quantification
- Bottom-up vs top-down measurement approaches
- Direct measurement technologies
- Aerial and satellite-based methane detection
- Mobile and ground-based measurement techniques
- Measurement uncertainty and accuracy considerations
- Data collection, validation, and quality assurance
- Selection of appropriate measurement technologies
- Overview of the MiQ Standard and its objectives
- MiQ methane intensity grading system
- Measurement-based emissions accounting under MiQ
- Independent verification requirements
- Data transparency and reporting obligations
- MiQ certification process and timelines
- Roles and responsibilities of operators and verifiers
- Preparing for MiQ audits and assessments
- Case examples of MiQ-aligned methane programs
- Identification and prioritization of methane emission sources
- Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) programs
- Equipment upgrades and technology improvements
- Operational practices to reduce methane losses
- Maintenance and inspection strategies
- Venting and flaring optimization
- Cost-benefit analysis of mitigation measures
- Integrating methane reduction into operational planning
- Performance tracking and continuous improvement
- Methane data management and reporting systems
- Integration with ESG and sustainability reporting
- Transparency, disclosure, and stakeholder communication
- Governance frameworks for methane management
- Performance monitoring and key indicators
- Continuous improvement cycles under MiQ
- Alignment with regulatory and voluntary frameworks
- Practical case studies and group exercises
- Course review and implementation roadmap
Certificate and Accreditation
- AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
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