Case studies
20techniques and case studies
Map the options
We profiled global coal mine methane projects by TRL, volume abated, drainage rate and cost.
Case Study · Technology Landscape
Cutting methane from open-cut mines.
A global mining company wanted proven ways to abate methane emissions from its open-cut mines. We profiled techniques and case studies worldwide, then spoke with the most promising projects to narrow the options.
The Client
The client is a global player in the mining industry. It wanted to know which technologies and stakeholders could help reduce methane emissions from its mines.
The Challenge
Varied methane.
Match the right fix.
Prescouter was asked to identify mid to high TRL technologies and case studies for abating methane in open-cut mines with different drainage setups, and to name the top stakeholders.
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Maturity
Technology readiness
Mid to high TRL options only.
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Impact
Methane volume abated
How much each method removes.
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Cost
CAPEX and OPEX
Costs alongside scalability.
Our Approach
Comparing techniques on readiness, cost and scale.
Expert review
1subject matter expert
Validate findings
An expert validated our findings before we moved to direct stakeholder outreach.
Stakeholder outreach
6priority projects contacted
Narrow the field
We contacted the most promising case study stakeholders to gather non-public information.
The Outcome
A shortlist for future deployment.
Prescouter delivered an overview of coal mine methane projects worldwide and 20 abatement techniques and case studies. This showed which techniques could work for the client’s mines, and outreach to 6 priority projects further narrowed the viable options for future deployment.
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Landscape
20 techniques
Profiled with global case studies.
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Outreach
6 priority projects
Contacted for non-public data.
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Focus
Viable options
Narrowed for future deployment.
Methane profiles differ from mine to mine, so no single fix fits all. Real case studies show what works under similar conditions.
Let’s Talk
Which abatement options fit your operations?
Benchmark the techniques, learn from real projects and pick what fits your sites. Wherever you’re starting from, we’ll help you get there.
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