ABB launches EmissionVision to digitize methane leak detection workflows

ABB has launched EmissionVision, a new workflow management platform designed to automate and enhance advanced gas leak detection across the natural gas industry.

The company said the cloud-based solution connects emissions detection, field investigation and data insights within a single, secure platform, enabling operators to transition from manual surveys to digitized, auditable workflows. The system is intended to support faster identification and repair of methane leaks while improving operational efficiency and environmental performance.

ABB has launched EmissionVision, a new solution designed to automate and enhance advanced gas leak detection across the natural gas industry. (Image: ABB)

EmissionVision expands ABB’s leak detection portfolio and is built on the company’s OA-ICOS laser absorption technology. It integrates emission indications, field activities and data analytics to help operators manage emissions data, assign tasks and maintain full traceability from detection through to leak verification.

ABB said the platform addresses workflow management and data consolidation challenges associated with the use of mobile leak detection solutions such as MobileGuard and MicroGuard. EmissionVision enables automated workflow management, including task assignment and work order tracking, while maintaining a complete audit trail.

“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 for natural gas leak detection at ABB’s Measurement & Analytics division. “EmissionVision simplifies how emission indications are managed, dispatched and verified, enabling faster repairs, improved compliance and greater confidence in emissions data.”

EmissionVision is based on ABB Ability Cloud Analytics, providing real-time visibility into leak investigations and ensuring data consistency across devices and locations. Field data from MobileGuard and MicroGuard surveys, along with follow-up measurements using traditional methods, is automatically synchronized in the cloud, offering a unified dashboard view of work order status and results.

Key features of the platform include automated assignment of emission indications to field technicians, tracking and modification of work orders with a complete auditable trail, and offline functionality to prevent data loss with automatic synchronization once connectivity is restored. The system also integrates with ABB’s MicroGuard and third-party handheld devices for follow-up investigations.

ABB said the platform meets cybersecurity requirements certified to IEC 62443 standards.

The company said EmissionVision is designed to help organizations identify and repair natural gas leaks more efficiently while supporting safety, regulatory compliance and emissions reduction objectives.

ABB, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, provides electrification and automation technologies and employs approximately 110,000 people worldwide.