Sixteen44 provides portable, low‑temperature catalytic oxidation units that destroy dilute methane emissions directly at sources such as dairy farms, landfills, and coal mines. The technology converts methane to CO₂ and water on‑site with minimal energy use, eliminating the need for capture, transport, or combustion infrastructure and delivering rapid greenhouse‑gas reductions.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
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Problem
Methane emissions from sources such as dairy farms, landfills, and coal mines are often at low, non‑capturable concentrations, making them difficult to address with existing mitigation technologies. These emissions represent a large share of global methane output, a greenhouse gas with a warming potential over 80 times that of CO₂.
Solution
Sixteen44 applies a proprietary low‑temperature oxidation process that mimics natural methane breakdown but operates orders of magnitude faster. The technology can be deployed directly at emission hotspots, converting methane into harmless by‑products with minimal energy input. By permanently destroying methane on site, the system eliminates the need for capture, transport, or combustion infrastructure. Each tonne of methane removed provides a climate benefit equivalent to removing 86 tonnes of CO₂, delivering rapid decarbonization impact. The approach is designed for scalable, cost‑effective implementation across a range of industrial and agricultural sites.
Target Audience
Primary customers are operators of high‑emission sites such as dairy farms, landfill managers, and coal mining companies seeking on‑site methane mitigation solutions.
Features
- Low‑temperature catalytic oxidation that works at dilute, non‑flammable methane concentrations
- Minimal energy consumption compared to conventional combustion or capture methods
- Portable deployment units suitable for on‑site installation at farms, landfills, and mines
- Continuous operation that permanently converts methane to CO₂ and water, avoiding re‑emission
- Proven performance metrics demonstrating removal of methane at hotspots that account for two‑thirds of global emissions