TotalEnergies is expanding methane-reduction cooperation with national oil companies in Malaysia, Angola and India through agreements and field monitoring work, Offshore Energy reported. The French energy company outlined the partnerships at a meeting of Oil and Gas Decarbonization Charter (OGDC) members in Abu Dhabi, linking the initiatives to the shared ambition of near-zero upstream methane emissions by 2030.
In Malaysia, TotalEnergies has signed a collaboration agreement with Petronas, the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) and JGC Corporation to help develop the Southeast Asia Methane Emissions Technology Evaluation Center (SEA METEC). The Malaysia-based regional centre will assess technologies for measuring and monitoring methane emissions across Southeast Asia. TotalEnergies will contribute experience accumulated over more than a decade at its TotalEnergies Anomalies Detection Initiative (TADI) centre. SEA METEC is intended to facilitate knowledge exchange and encourage consistent approaches to methane measurement and quantification.
In Angola, a memorandum of understanding with Sonangol broadens technical cooperation on methane reduction and decarbonisation. Drawing on experience with TotalEnergies’ AUSEA technology, the agreement encompasses emissions detection, measurement, monitoring and reduction, alongside exchanges of technical expertise and working methods. Offshore Energy reported that the companies are seeking practical ways to cut methane emissions and flaring, improve energy efficiency, support facility electrification and develop carbon management solutions.
The Angolan cooperation also includes greenhouse gas reporting, training and knowledge sharing. The partners will explore financing options, including possible backing from the World Bank’s Global Flaring and Methane Reduction Fund. Such support remains a potential funding route rather than a confirmed commitment.
In India, TotalEnergies and Oil India Limited are preparing a second month-long AUSEA field campaign following an initial deployment at 20 Oil India-operated sites in Assam. According to Offshore Energy, the first month-long campaign generated data for Oil India’s emissions reporting and demonstrated methane detection and quantification across different sites and field conditions. The next campaign will cover additional Oil India-operated locations, extending the companies’ monitoring cooperation.