Vaulted Deep has announced a new partnership with Google. The goal is to reduce methane emissions through innovative biological and geological methods. One part of this involves a purchase agreement to remove 50,000 tonnes of CO₂ by 2030. This builds on Google’s March 2024 offtake agreement through Frontier Climate.
The collaboration also aims to develop ways to measure methane emissions. This is important because methane is a potent GHG and is often difficult to track accurately. Vaulted’s technology involves injecting non-hazardous organic waste deep underground into secure geological formations. This bio-based process stops methane from forming by removing the conditions that produce it.
Vaulted’s approach prevents methane at its source. The partnership with Google and Isometric will help scientifically measure how much methane emissions are avoided. This data is vital to understanding the true climate benefits of their method.
Measuring methane is complex. Its production depends on many factors, like waste type, handling, temperature, and bacteria activity. Because of this, there are no standard ways to quantify methane reliably. This collaboration will develop rigorous standards for measurement. Experts from science, engineering, and carbon accounting will work together.
The goal is to produce transparent, verifiable data. This will show how biological waste management can reduce methane emissions. Such data can guide better climate policies and industry practices.
Vaulted’s underground injection technology offers a bio-centric solution. It can reduce greenhouse gases and improve air quality. In places like Hutchinson, Kansas, this method can help lower ozone-forming methane from organic waste. This benefits local communities and farmers.
Vaulted Deep is committed to demonstrating how biological processes can fight climate change. Their partnership with Google shows a dedication to science-backed, scalable solutions. These efforts aim to make a real impact on reducing greenhouse gases through bio-based methods.
