QOGI Regulatory & Compliance
Flir's Commitment to Helping You Comply with Regulations
Quantitative Optical Gas Imaging (QOGI ) supports emissions‑reduction programs operating under U.S., EU, and global regulatory frameworks. This page brings together regulatory explainers, compliance‑focused case studies, and technical references that show how optical gas imaging and quantification are applied within inspection, reporting, and verification programs.
Clean Air Act & Methane Policy Update
Clean Air Act Update: What EPA’s Methane Policy Changes Mean for OGI and LDAR Programs (2026)
Learn how recent Clean Air Act–related policy changes affect methane oversight including what has—and has not—changed for OGI‑based LDAR requirements under recent EPA methane regulations.
EPA NSPS OOOOa Compliance Case Study
Using Optical Gas Imaging to Comply With OOOOa Regulations
This case study discusses how oil and gas companies successfully added OGI to their inspections in order to meet EPA NSPS OOOOa requirements at compressor stations, comparing imaging workflows to traditional inspection methods.
Methane Regulations Overview (OOOOa, OOOOb, OOOOc)
Methane Leak Detection: How EPA Changes Impact OGI Inspection Programs
Learn how recent EPA rule updates affect methane inspection frequency, methods, and the role of optical gas imaging.
EPA Appendix K Context
A Lens on Appendix K: How NSPS OOOOb Elevates Optical Gas Imaging
This article provides context on Appendix K requirements and how OGI fits into EPA‑approved leak detection workflows.
European & International Regulations
European Union Methane Emissions Reduction 2024/1787 Ruling
Maintaining Compliance Requires Quantitative Optical Gas Imaging
Learn how EU methane regulations drive the need for quantification‑capable imaging and structured inspection programs.
Canada’s Methane Regulations: SOR/2025-280
Preparing for the 2028 LDAR Requirements
Learn how OGI can support both periodic LDAR inspections and continuous monitoring strategies to stay compliant with SOR/2025-280.
South Korea: Clean Air Conservation Act Compliance
South Korean requirements specify the use of optical gas imaging for monitoring certain flare stacks and floating-roof storage tanks. Applicable flare stacks must be monitored daily for incomplete combustion emissions, with recordings retained and results entered in an operating log each month.
Floating-roof tanks must be inspected weekly for leaks around seals, openings, automatic vents, and rim vents, with monthly leak-concentration measurements and recordkeeping.
Flir G-Series cameras support these recurring, non-contact inspection and documentation requirements.
MRV, ESG, and Global Reporting Framework
Measurement‑Based Emissions Reporting
How Optical Gas Imaging Supports ESG and Emissions Reporting
See how OGI contributes to emissions inventories, ESG disclosures, and measurement‑based reporting programs.
OGI Monitoring Programs for MRV
Developing and Deploying a Successful OGI Monitoring Program
See how operators structure ongoing OGI inspection programs to support monitoring, reporting, and verification needs.
Third‑Party & Independent Perspectives
Insurance & Risk Management Validation (Chubb Insurance)
A third‑party perspective discusses OGI as a risk‑reduction and compliance tool within LDAR programs.
Technical References (Regulatory Support)
Understanding Quantification in Compliance Workflows
Understanding Optical Gas Imaging Quantification
See what quantification results represent, where they are appropriate to use, and how they should be interpreted in regulatory and reporting contexts.
Operating Limits & Response Factors
QOGI Response Factors (Technical Note)
Understand the technical context on factors that influence quantification results, supporting defensible use within regulated programs.
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Explore Optical Gas Imaging certification courses through the Infrared Training Center.
