
What if you could see every major greenhouse gas leak on the planet without ever setting foot on site?In this episode, Dave, John, and Lysandra sit down with Stephane Germain, founder and CEO of GHGSat Inc, to break down how satellites are transforming emissions measurement from a guessing game into hard data. Stephane reveals how GHGSat’s technology moves beyond outdated estimates to real, facility-level detection of methane and other greenhouse gases, enabling companies to find leaks, cut losses, and boost profits, all while meeting tightening regulations. Hear how direct measurement is upending old assumptions in oil & gas, waste, and agriculture, why most operators underestimate their emissions, and how better data can unlock both environmental and financial wins.You’ll also hear real-world case studies like the Texas gas plant that tripled its revenue after a “harmless” leak was exposed, and get a blunt take on why the culture shift around emissions is just getting started. Plus: what’s next for space-based monitoring, how regulators use (and don’t use) this data, and why the business case for emissions management is finally too strong to ignore.Chapters:00:00 Welcome and Introduction02:00 The Birth of GHGSat and Measuring from Space05:14 Why Estimates Fail (and How Direct Measurement Works)12:34 Who’s Using the Tech: Oil & Gas, Agriculture, Waste17:05 Real-World Case Studies (and Costly Surprises)22:01 Verification, Accuracy, and Third-Party Testing28:44 What 20 Million Tons Actually Means32:39 The Next Frontier in Satellite Emissions Monitoring33:49 Final Takeaways: Why Data Changes the GameWant to see your emissions from space? Don’t miss this episode.