Managing methane leaks with minimal impact on productivity

A computer program product for managing methane leaks, the computer program product comprising one or more computer readable storage mediums having program code embodied therewith, the program code comprising programming instructions for:

• monitoring levels of concentration of methane in air using methane sensors;
• identifying a level of concentration of methane in said air from a first methane sensor that exceeds a first threshold value;
• creating a virtual fence around said first methane sensor to identify an area where said level of concentration of methane in said air exceeds said first threshold value;
• developing a methane removal strategy for removing methane within said virtual fence;
• and
• implementing said methane removal strategy for removing methane within said virtual fence.

A system, comprising:

• a memory for storing a computer program for managing methane leaks;
• and
• a processor connected to the memory, wherein the processor is configured to execute program instructions of the computer program comprising:
• monitoring levels of concentration of methane in air using methane sensors;
• identifying a level of concentration of methane in said air from a first methane sensor that exceeds a first threshold value;
• creating a virtual fence around said first methane sensor to identify an area where said level of concentration of methane in said air exceeds said first threshold value;
• developing a methane removal strategy for removing methane within said virtual fence;
• and
• implementing said methane removal strategy for removing methane within said virtual fence.