Episode 18: Satellites vs. Super-Emitters: Is Detection Enough?

In this episode of Methane Talks, we are joined by Mackenzie Huffman, Director of Strategy and Partnerships for Carbon Mapper.

Listen as she shares and explores how satellites like Tanager-1 are revolutionizing our understanding of methane emissions, the implications of these findings for the oil and gas industry and global climate efforts. 

Carbon Mapper uses advanced imaging spectroscopy remote sensing on satellites and airborne assets to detect and analyze methane and carbon dioxide emissions around the world and provide information data products to inform decision makers as well as the general public. As part of its public education and research support activities, Carbon Mapper will provide a global open data portal, including a data trust and a website offering rapid visualization and interpretation for both expert and non-expert audiences. Carbon Mapper also supports advances in science algorithms, machine learning, and big data for remote sensing through multi-source analytics, cloud computing, open source development, Amazon Web Services, and geospatial analytics.

Mackenzie Huffman is responsible for advancing opportunities that maximize impact and build meaningful partnerships.

Prior to joining Carbon Mapper, she was Vice President for Sustainability at JPMorgan Chase, where she worked to develop and advance the firm’s climate and sustainability strategy. There she led the firm’s climate and resilience grantmaking and reporting, monitored industry and policy trends, and led stakeholder engagement on climate policy, risk and opportunities.

Mackenzie also previously served as Deputy Chief of Staff at the White House Council on Environmental Quality and in several roles at the Department of Energy where she focused on policies related to climate, energy, finance, environment, and resilience.

Learn more about methane mitigation roadmaps, strategies, and the current regulatory landscape at our upcoming events: 

Methane Mitigation Technology & Innovation Summit
June 2-4, 2025 | Austin, TX

Methane Mitigation Canada Summit
September 23-25, 2025 | Calgary, AB

Methane Mitigation America Summit
December 2-4, 2025 | Houston, TX

Methane Mitigation Europe Summit
February 25-27, 2026  | Location to be announced soon!