Mining3 and Low Emission Technology Australia partner with hte GmbH to advance Methane abatement technology as part of industry initiative

Methane, a greenhouse gas with a global warming potential 28 times greater than carbon dioxide, is a major contributor to climate change. Addressing methane emissions from mining is critical to reducing the industry’s environmental footprint. Through this initiative, the CATCH4 Project will explore the potential of catalytic oxidation technology as an effective solution for methane abatement.

Phase 1, (CAT-Op) of the CATCH4 project aims to evaluate promising catalysts through comprehensive testing protocols. This approach aims to provide valuable insights into catalyst performance under various conditions, supporting informed decision-making for future commercialisation efforts. In parallel to testing, Phase one will also assess and suggest a commercialisation roadmap including suitable pilot designs for next phases.

hte GmbH will conduct comprehensive assessments of various catalysts to get insights to their operational envelopes. Leveraging its advanced high throughput experimentation capabilities, hte will map out the conditions under which catalysts will meet the required performance which will inform their current readiness stage for large-scale deployment in Australian coal mines and worldwide. These tests, scheduled for the first half of this year, will provide crucial data to inform the design of pilot programs in subsequent project phases. This partnership is a significant step forward in advancing sustainable mining practices and contributing to Australia’s net-zero ambitions.

“We are delighted to collaborate with hte on this significant initiative. Their expertise in catalyst testing and ability to accommodate our unique program makes them an ideal partner. We are confident that this continued partnership will accelerate the development of effective solutions to reduce Methane emissions in the mining industry.”

Dr Neville Plint, Chief Executive Officer at Mining3

“This collaboration represents a pivotal step toward addressing the global challenge of methane emissions in the mining industry. By leveraging our cutting-edge catalytic processing technology, we aim to help mitigate the environmental impact of these emissions. Together with Mining3, we seek to provide practical, sustainable solutions that can make a real difference in the mining sector.”

Wolfram Stichert, CEO of hte

“Mitigating methane emissions from mine sites is an important goal that LETA has been supporting for more than a decade. The CATCH4 Program has significant potentialand we welcome hte GmbH to this important project.”

Mark McCallum, Chief Executive Officer of LETA

“Working with hte’s team allows us to leverage their state-of-the-art facilities and expert team to advance our catalytic VAM abatement technology. This collaboration is a significant step towards transforming the mining industry through sustainable innovation.”

Dr. Adrian Seyfaee, Program Director – Scale Up & Commercialisation at Mining3

Mining3’s collaboration with LETA on this initiative underscores a shared commitment to developing and commercialising technologies that can safely reduce emissions at Australian mine sites. The findings from this research will provide key insights into the viability of catalytic oxidation technology for large-scale Methane abatement, supporting industry-wide efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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