Bridger Photonics develops and operates airborne laser systems that detect and map methane emissions from oil and gas infrastructure. The company's proprietary Gas Mapping LiDAR (GML) technology achieves 90% detection probability for emissions exceeding 1 kg/hour and is supported by over 30 patents. Since its founding in 2006, Bridger has mapped more than 750,000 emission events and maintains operations across four continents, serving nine of the top ten U.S. natural gas producers including Chevron, ExxonMobil, Phillips 66, Devon, Cenovus, Repsol, and SoCalGas.
The company provides both airborne survey services and emissions data analytics that enable operators to locate leaks, quantify emissions, and support environmental compliance reporting. Bridger's systems deliver precise, actionable intelligence to field crews, compliance teams, and executives tasked with managing methane across production and distribution networks. The service model addresses a critical operational requirement: converting raw detection capability into the structured data needed for leak identification and regulatory adherence.
Headquartered in Bozeman, Montana, Bridger operates with a team of 51–200 employees and continues expanding its global customer base among established energy producers.