Daphne Technology, in partnership with Williams, has landed a grant worth nearly USD 6 million from the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP). With the “Daphne and Williams Methane Slip Abatement Plasma-Catalyst Scale-Up” project, the two companies seek to advance methane abatement tech.
Daphne Technology and Williams will leverage their combined expertise to advance methane abatement technologies that align with MERP’s goals. The MERP programme addresses methane emissions across various sources in the oil and gas sector, with Daphne Technology’s contribution focusing specifically on reducing methane slip—methane emissions in the exhaust of natural gas engines, commonly known as “methane slip”.
Daphne Technology will deploy SlipPure, its advanced plasma-catalytic system, on four engines within Williams’ US operations. Williams will facilitate this initiative by installing and operating the SlipPure systems, providing access to their natural gas engines and ensuring technology is tested under diverse environmental and operational conditions.
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Performance and economic feasibility
The project’s comprehensive testing will evaluate the technology’s performance, adaptability, and economic feasibility while addressing a significant challenge in the energy sector – methane emissions. By implementing SlipPure to reduce methane emissions from natural gas engines, the initiative aims to offer a solution adaptable to one of the energy sector’s most critical challenges.
Daphne Technology and Williams are committed to advancing environmental responsibility and operational efficiency in the energy industry. This project represents a significant step toward addressing methane emissions, enabling industry players to meet regulatory requirements while driving impactful environmental change.
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Daphne Technology and Williams
Daphne Technology is dedicated to reducing methane emissions from gas-powered engines on land and at sea. Its innovative products reduce engine exhaust methane (aka “slip”) and provide real-time emissions data, enabling operators to meet stringent regulatory standards, enhance environmental responsibility, and improve operational efficiency.
Williams is an energy industry company and has a 33,000-mile pipeline infrastructure that moves a third of the nation’s natural gas.