ABB has expanded its advanced leak detection portfolio with the launch of EmissionVision™, a cloud‑based workflow management platform designed to accelerate methane leak repairs across the global natural gas industry.
The new solution builds on ABB’s patented OA‑ICOS™ laser absorption technology and brings together emission detection, field investigation, and data analysis within a single, secure digital environment.
EmissionVision aims to simplify the industrial transition from manual leak detection surveys to fully digitised, auditable workflows.
In the natural gas sector, traditional survey methods are increasingly challenged by stringent environmental policies and the need for faster, more accurate data capture.
Many operators have already adopted advanced mobile systems such as ABB’s MobileGuard and MicroGuard for detecting methane emissions, yet they often encounter difficulties in consolidating data streams or managing follow‑up investigations.
EmissionVision was created to close these process gaps by automating workflow management while maintaining full traceability from the first detection through to final leak confirmation.
Built on ABB Ability™ Cloud Analytics, the platform provides real‑time visibility into leak investigations and ensures that all field data (whether from MobileGuard, MicroGuard, or conventional measurement devices) is automatically synchronised in the cloud.
This integration delivers a unified dashboard view where users can monitor work order progress, assign tasks, and verify outcomes across teams and locations.
The cloud architecture also supports offline operations, with automatic data synchronisation once connectivity is restored, ensuring continuity and integrity even in field environments with limited network coverage.
A key advantage of EmissionVision lies in its ability to automate the assignment of emission indications detected by mobile systems to field technicians for verification and remediation.
Work orders can be tracked, modified, and closed with an auditable digital trail that supports internal reporting and external compliance audits.
The platform is compatible with ABB’s MicroGuard handheld instrument as well as approved third‑party field devices, enabling utilities and industrial operators to maintain a seamless workflow across different stages of leak management.
In addition to improving operational efficiency, EmissionVision aligns with growing global efforts to reduce methane emissions, one of the most potent greenhouse gases.
By accelerating the verification and repair cycle, the system allows operators to minimise leak duration and consequent environmental impact.
The platform’s design follows IEC 62443 cybersecurity standards, providing robust protection for sensitive operational data and ensuring compliance with rigorous industry requirements.
ABB’s rollout of EmissionVision represents another step in its commitment to digitalisation and sustainability in energy infrastructure.
The company continues to invest in technologies that enable intelligent automation, improved safety, and better environmental performance for utilities and industrial users alike.
As regulatory pressures and public expectations around methane reduction intensify, tools such as EmissionVision are expected to become central to modern emission management strategies, helping organisations achieve measurable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions while modernising their operational workflows.