NGIF CAPITAL INVESTS IN XPLOROBOT TO ADVANCE SCALABLE METHANE EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE

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NGIF CAPITAL INVESTS IN XPLOROBOT TO ADVANCE SCALABLE METHANE EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE


September 4, 2025

CALGARY, AB (September 04, 2025) NGIF Capital (“NGIF”), through its Cleantech Ventures fund, is pleased to announce its investment in Xplorobot, a Houston-based company delivering sensor-enabled methane detection and compliance solutions for the energy sector.

The investment will support Xplorobot’s commercial growth across North America and Europe, including the establishment of a Canadian office in Calgary and the recruitment of local sales and field development teams.

Xplorobot’s platform combines patented Laser Gas Imaging with AI-powered analytics to detect, quantify, and report methane emissions at the component level, supporting more proactive and effective LDAR (Leak Detection and Repair) programs. The company’s handheld Laser Gas Imager, recently approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as an Alternative Test Method, offers a cost-effective and scalable alternative to traditional Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) cameras. With a detection threshold as low as 1 gram per hour and a 91.4% true positive rate in blind trials, the technology enables operators to comply with global methane regulations while reducing the cost and complexity of emissions monitoring.


Video: Xplorobot Detect and Verify


NGIF’s investment reflects its commitment to supporting cleantech ventures that are advancing commercial-ready solutions and delivering measurable impact across the energy value chain. As a key partner, NGIF Capital will help scale Xplorobot’s presence in Canada and contribute to emissions management innovation in Alberta and beyond.

“Xplorobot’s technology offers a breakthrough in methane detection that is not only regulatory-ready but also cost-effective for operators. We’re proud to support their expansion into Canada and to help accelerate solutions that deliver real impact across the global energy value chain,” said John Adams, Managing Partner, Cleantech Ventures.

“NGIF’s investment is a critical endorsement of Xplorobot’s technology leadership. We’re excited to collaborate with NGIF and its partners to deliver accurate, cost-effective, and auditable methane emissions management solutions to operators across Canada,” said Oleg Mikhailov, Co-founder and CEO, Xplorobot

“The Canadian natural gas industry continues to remain at the forefront of methane mitigation and innovation. Through investments in companies such as Xplorobot, NGIF is further focusing the efforts of the industry to adopt and scale these cutting-edge solutions,” said Timothy M. Egan, President and CEO of the Canadian Gas Association (CGA).


About NGIF Capital
NGIF Capital is a venture capital firm with a dedicated team of professionals offering equity financing for cleantech startups with solutions for the natural gas sector. NGIF Capital is unique in how it brings energy industry leadership to every investment with strong connections to every part of the value chain. NGIF Capital currently operates Cleantech Ventures Fund I.

About Cleantech Ventures Fund I
Cleantech Ventures Fund I is a $50MM industry-led venture capital fund that primarily invests in early-stage clean-technology companies. The objective of the Fund is to invest in technologies that lead to environmental performance in the energy industry. These solutions are typically focused on existing natural gas production, transmission, distribution, storage, and end-use applications, as well as increased production of renewable natural gas and hydrogen.
For more information, please visit ngif.ca.

About Xplorobot
Based in Houston, Texas, Xplorobot is revolutionizing methane emissions management with a detection, quantification, and compliance solution. The company’s patented Laser Gas Imager and AI-powered platform not only detect and quantify emissions with unmatched accuracy, but also streamline reporting workflows and support data-driven maintenance decisions—making methane compliance faster, smarter, and more efficient. Deployed in thousands of facilities across 15 countries, Xplorobot empowers the energy industry to meet regulatory requirements and achieve methane reduction targets at scale.
For more information, please visit https://www.xplorobot.com/


Fund Information:

John Adams
President and CEO, NGIF Accelerator 
President and CEO, NGIF Capital Corporation
(613)-748-0057
jadams@ngif.ca

Media Information:

Dini Philip
Communications Coordinator,
NGIF Capital Corporation
(403)-389-2090
dphilip@ngif.ca

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