Matt Richards

About Matt Richards

Methane emissions don’t just create regulatory risk, they cost operators time, real money, and credibility.I help upstream, midstream, and transmission operators find, quantify, and reduce methane emissions using high-accuracy Gas Mapping LiDAR technology at Bridger Photonics.With a background in environmental science and more than a decade across E&P, midstream, and transmission systems, I bring both operator-side perspective and commercial execution to emissions mitigation. I’ve worked in the Bakken, Permian, and across major pipeline systems, so I understand how solutions need to function in the real world, not just on paper.At Bridger, I partner with operators to translate emissions data into action. Our work has contributed to 18% year-over-year reductions in aggregate emissions and a 43% reduction in super-emitter events, helping clients meet EPA requirements, ESG commitments, and internal performance targets.If you’re navigating methane regulations, voluntary reporting, or looking to lead on emissions performance, I’m always open to a practical conversation.

Experience

1. Sr Business Development Manager

   Bridger Photonics

   Dec 2025 — Present · Colorado Springs, CO, US

   Lead commercial engagement with upstream, midstream, and utility operators deploying airborne Gas Mapping LiDAR for methane detectionDevelop and manage multi-year account strategies supporting regulatory compliance (EPA), ESG reporting, and emissions reductionPartner with technical teams to translate LiDAR data into actionable mitigation plansSupport enterprise adoption across multiple basins and pipeline systems

Education

• Montana State University-Bozeman

  BS, Environmental Science: Biology

  2008 — 2013