Mining3 and not-for-profit investment fund Low Emission Technology Australia (LETA) have joined forces on a project to explore catalytic oxidation technology’s potential in mitigating methane emissions in Australian mines.
The Catalytic VAM Abatement Commercialisation Project will assess the technology’s ability to operate at lower concentrations and temperatures than current alternatives, which could lead to safer and more efficient deployment at scale in Australia.
Mining3 scale up and commercialisation programme director Adrian Seyfaee said: “Catalytic VAM abatement technology has the potential to significantly reduce emissions from Australia’s underground coal mines, an industry that many Australian communities rely on.”
Mining3 CEO Dr Neville Plint said: “This project demonstrates Mining3’s commitment to rapid deployment of innovative technology that addresses the sustainability needs of the mining industry in Australia.”
Spanning 18 months, the project is being carried out in phases, with the first phase focusing on evaluating various catalysts through rigorous testing protocols.
The goal is to gain a deeper understanding of catalyst performance under different conditions, which will be crucial for informed decisions on future commercialisation.
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Furthermore, this phase will outline a commercialisation road map and propose pilot designs for subsequent phases.
Catalytic oxidation technology is expected to offer a solution for mines with lower levels of VAM.
LETA CEO Mark McCallum said “Mitigating methane emissions from mine sites is an important goal that LETA has been supporting for more than a decade. Catalytic VAM abatement technology is a promising field and we are excited to collaborate with industry colleagues on this project.”
