SMART FLOW METER AI ENGINE Real-time phase separation Oil rate Gas rate Water cut Oil Gas Water
Calgary, AB

Measure every
well. In real time.

MLCAN's AI-powered Smart Flow Meter replaces costly test separators with continuous, per-well multiphase measurement giving operators the data to make smarter decisions, faster.

2022
Founded

Current methods are
costly, infrequent, and imprecise

The energy industry relies on shared test separators equipment that is expensive to operate, provides only periodic snapshots, and cannot monitor individual wells continuously.

Infrequent measurement

Test separators serve multiple wells on a rotating basis, leaving operators with stale data sometimes weeks old that doesn't reflect current production conditions.

High operational cost

Deploying, maintaining, and operating test separators requires significant capital expenditure and ongoing labour costs that scale poorly as fields grow.

Emissions blind spots

Without continuous data, operators cannot accurately track or optimize CO₂ and methane outputs a growing regulatory and sustainability liability.

No per-well intelligence

Shared measurement means declining wells go undetected until production targets are visibly missed. Real-time data per well would catch issues immediately.

The Smart Flow Meter

A compact, wellhead-mounted device combining advanced multi-sensor arrays with embedded AI to deliver continuous, phase-separated flow data no separator required.

AI MODEL Cross-sectional sensor array

Multi-sensor array

Distributed sensors capture electrical, acoustic, and pressure signatures simultaneously across the pipe cross-section, providing rich input data for AI classification.

Embedded AI inference

Trained models run directly on the device, eliminating cloud latency. Phase fractions oil, gas, and water are computed continuously in real time.

No test separator needed

The meter installs directly at the wellhead in-line. Operators get individual well data without diverting flow or scheduling separator time.

SCADA & cloud integration

Standard protocols ensure data flows directly into existing operator dashboards, production management software, and regulatory reporting systems.

Real-time measurements,
real-time insights

Every Smart Flow Meter undergoes rigorous testing throughout the build process, including final calibration in our flow loop laboratory. By fusing data from multiple sensor modalities with embedded AI, the device resolves complex multiphase dynamics continuously, without manual sampling or downtime.

Stable performance over time

Calibrated readings hold steady through extended operation, even when foam or emulsion would throw off conventional meters.

Always-on visibility

Operators see production changes the moment they happen, not days later, making optimization decisions faster and easier.

Smaller wellsite footprint

One compact unit replaces equipment that would otherwise take up significant pad space.

Leaner capital spend

Cuts the upfront and ongoing costs tied to building and running shared separator infrastructure.

Less to install, less to maintain

A single in-line device means fewer connections, fewer moving parts, and a simpler wellsite layout overall.

Fewer emissions on-site

Skipping the separation step removes a major source of flaring at the wellhead.

Built for remote sites

Designed to run reliably without daily staff visits, ideal for unmanned or hard-to-reach locations.

Designed for Diverse Production Environments

MLCAN's AI-powered multiphase flow measurement technology supports a wide range of upstream oil and gas operations, delivering reliable monitoring and production insights without conventional multiphase flow meters.

Surface Well Testing

Applicable to both onshore and offshore wells for periodic and continuous flow measurement.

Continuous Production Monitoring

Provides real-time estimation of oil, gas, and water flow rates for production optimization.

Fiscal Allocation & Custody Transfer

Supports production allocation workflows and measurement verification for commercial operations.

Well Performance Evaluation

Tracks well productivity trends and identifies changes in production behavior over time.

Backed by Canada's leading
innovation ecosystem

From federal funding programs to industry consortia and leading academic institutions, our partners reflect the credibility and scope of what we are building.

NRC IRAP
Alberta Innovates
PTAC
University of Calgary
COSIA with Pathways Alliance
Innovate Calgary
CRIN Clean Resource Innovation Network

Let's talk about what MLCAN can do for you

Whether you're an investor, an operator, or a potential partner we'd like to hear from you.

Address

460 Campus Lane NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4