AIRMO takes aim at methane leaks from space

The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that about 200 billion cubic metres (bcm) of natural gas is lost annually through leaks, venting and flaring — enough to cover roughly two‑thirds of the EU’s annual gas consumption. Founded in 2022, AIRMO is a space-tech company building a methane-emissions monitoring platform for the energy industry. It combines measurements from drones, aircraft, and satellites to detect methane leaks, quantify emissions, identify sources, and turn that informati