Christophe Durr, GAZOMAT, France, describes how laser technology can benefit gas leak detection measurement, as well as inspection and maintenance programmes. Gas distribution and transmission network operators face the difficult challenge of guaranteeing a continuous supply at a competitive price, while reducing hazards all along the chain down to the final consumers. More recently, their role in climate change has been pointed out, as methane gas emissions count for a quarter of the global warming experienced today.
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