The Superpower Institute, in partnership with design and innovation company AKQA, has launched a new tool named 'Open Methane'. The tool is designed to provide a transparent, accessible, and near-real-time view of Australia's methane emissions.

Open Methane utilises cutting-edge satellite observations and sophisticated modelling developed by The Superpower Institute's Chief Scientist and Emeritus Professor Peter Rayner.

The tool was launched at Parliament House in Canberra. It maps emissions at a 10x10km resolution across Australia, aiming to bridge the gap between complex atmospheric data and public understanding. The platform is now live and offers public access to continent-scale methane data.

"The Open Methane Tool features world leading science and unprecedented accessibility to methane data. It is a part of our Open data framework - that makes critical climate and energy data publicly available to support the Australia community to make informed decisions. The partnership with the AKQA has been central in bringing this ambitious tool to life - making complex, national interest, data insightful and accessible," said General Manager, The Superpower Institute, Susannah Powell.

"Open Methane represents open, auditable, and accessible data that is crucial for media, governments, industry, and citizens to collectively navigate the transition to regenerative systems. This work is creating essential new knowledge at a time when it is urgently needed to drive real change," said Executive Creative Director, AKQA, Tim Devine.

"Collaboration with the Superpower Institute has enabled a pathway to positive impact through cross-sector collaboration. Some of the most innovative work is created from translating scientific research into designed outcomes such as platforms, products and services. Open Methane is a tangible example of bringing Prof Peter Rayner's research model to life through interactive data visualisation and design," said Associate Innovation Director, AKQA, Dr. Lisa Fu.