Alberta · Canada

Measured.Verified.Reduced.

Direct, calibrated methane measurement at the wellhead — real observed data, not modeled proxies — supporting verified emissions reduction across the oil and gas industry.

02 · Positioning

An independent field-measurement firm for methane at oil and gas wells — institutional-grade, direct wellhead measurement.

03 · Standards

Aligned with the standards verifiers expect.

  • ISO 14064-3Specification with guidance for the verification and validation of greenhouse gas statements.
    Aligned
  • AER Directive 087Alberta Energy Regulator — methane emissions reduction requirements.
    Aligned
  • AER Interim Directive ID 2003-01Alberta Energy Regulator — supplementary measurement and reporting guidance.
    Aligned

04 · Cold-weather validation

Proven through an Alberta winter at the wellhead.

We have run our equipment at the wellhead through Alberta winters — sustained sub-zero temperatures, wind chill, and freeze–thaw cycles that defeat many laboratory-grade analyzers when taken into the field. Cold-weather performance is a primary requirement, not an edge case.

05 · Calibration & traceability

Traceable to recognized national standards.

Instruments are calibrated on a fixed cadence, traceable to recognized national standards.

06 · Method

How a wellhead measurement is conducted.

Every measurement follows the same standard operating procedure. Each step is logged with timestamps, instrument serial numbers, and operator initials, so the resulting dataset is repeatable and auditable from raw signal to final report.

  1. 01

    Pre-deployment instrument check

    Bench calibration verification against reference gas; battery, optics, and pump function logged. Instrument is not approved for field use unless every check passes.

  2. 02

    Site assessment and safe approach

    Wellhead identified, environmental conditions recorded (temperature, wind speed and direction, atmospheric pressure), and a safe sampling position is established in line with site H&S requirements.

  3. 03

    Continuous measurement window

    Direct measurement is taken at the wellhead for the duration prescribed by the measurement protocol, with the instrument logging at its native sample rate.

  4. 04

    QA/QC and data integrity review

    Raw signal reviewed against control limits; any flagged intervals reconciled against site notes. Chain of custody documented for the raw dataset.

  5. 05

    Independent data validation and report

    Validated dataset compiled into a measurement report with measurement uncertainty, instrument calibration reference, and field conditions, suitable for use by operators, verifiers, and regulators.

07 · Independence

Impartial by structure.

Measured Zero serves multiple operators. We measure only — we hold no stake in the abatement work that follows the data, no ownership of the assets being measured, and no equity in the carbon credits the data may support. The numbers stand on their own.

08 · Team

Engineering leadership.

Field measurement is engineering work. Each engagement is led by a named engineer accountable for the instrument, the method, and the resulting data.

Co-Founder · COO

Chad Ryan

With over 23 years' experience working in the Alberta oil and gas industry, Chad has developed an extensive foundation in operations, production, and environmental performance. As Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Measured Zero, he leads field operations and methane measurement initiatives, focused on providing accurate emissions data and practical solutions for methane reduction. His combination of industry experience, technical expertise, and commitment to environmental responsibility helps clients achieve both operational and sustainability objectives.

Principal — Field

Kelly Hodgen

Kelly has over 25 years of experience with a major international oil and gas company. He is now leveraging that deep expertise in the private sector, with a growing focus on environmental initiatives. Kelly is particularly drawn to innovative, multi-dimensional projects — such as methane abatement — that deliver both operational value and meaningful environmental impact.

09 · Instrumentation

Institutional-grade field instruments.

Measured Zero deploys institutional-grade field instruments — including the Hawk 9000 — selected for accuracy, traceability, and proven operation in Alberta field conditions.

10 · Contact

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