APPLICATIONS / METHANE ABATEMENT
Methane Abatement
CDTi develops methane abatement solutions engineered to reduce methane emissions from stationary power generation, natural gas engines,
industrial energy systems, and other methane-producing applications
Methane Abatement for Immediate Emissions Reduction
Our approach combines catalyst engineering, coating technology, and sulfur management expertise to help customers achieve high methane conversion efficiency, long catalyst life, and reliable performance under demanding
operating conditions.
Whether supporting new installations or retrofit programs, CDTi delivers
application-specific solutions designed for long-term operational performance and regulatory compliance.
Why Methane Matters
Methane is one of the most impactful greenhouse gases and a growing focus of emissions reduction efforts worldwide.
28–80×
G L O B A L WARMING POTENTIAL AND . CO ₂
According to the U.S. EPA, methane has a global warming potential approximately 28 30 times greater than carbon dioxide over a 100-year period. Over a 20-year period, methane can have more than 80 times the warming impact of carbon dioxide. Methane is also the second-largest
contributor to human-caused climate change after carbon dioxide.
Because methane remains in the atmosphere for a shorter period than carbon dioxide, reducing methane emissions can provide meaningful near-term climate
benefits while supporting long-term decarbonization strategies.
Methane Abatement Solution Architecture
Methane oxidation catalysts (MOCs) can be highly effective at reducing methane emissions, but sulfur compounds present in exhaust streams can significantly reduce catalyst activity over time.
CDTi s two-stage methane abatement architecture addresses this challenge by combining sulfur management and methane oxidation technologies into a single integrated solution designed for long-term catalyst protection and sustained performance.
Stage 1: Sulfur Trap
Exhaust first passes through CDTi s proprietary sulfur adsorber,
where sulfur compounds are captured before they can deactivate
catalyst materials.
Benefits:
- Protects downstream catalyst activity
- Reduces catalyst poisoning and degradation
- Extends catalyst service life
- Supports long term conversion efficiency
- Reduces maintenance requirements
Stage 2: Methane Oxidation Catalyst
Following sulfur removal, exhaust passes through a methane oxidation catalyst where methane is converted into carbon dioxide and water.
Benefits:
- High methane conversion efficiency
- Reliable emissions reduction
- Stable operation across varying load conditions
- Optimized performance for continuous duty applications
- Designed for long term durability
Engineered for Real World Operating Conditions
Methane abatement systems must perform reliably across varying temperatures, loads, duty cycles, and operating environments.
CDTi’s integrated sulfur management and catalyst technologies are engineered to support:
- Protects downstream catalyst activity
- Cold start and transient operation
- Catalyst durability and longevity
- Reduced maintenance costs
- Lower total cost of ownership
- Long term operational reliability
Applications & Markets
CDTi s methane abatement solutions are designed for both new installations and retrofit programs across a broad range of methane-emitting applications.
Stationary Power Generation
Data Centers
Combined Heat & Power (CHP) Systems
Natural Gas Compression & Processing
LNG-Fueled Marine Engines
Industrial Combustion Systems
Microgrids & Distributed Energy Resources
Oil & Gas Infrastructure
Why Partner With CDTi?
CDTi combines catalyst engineering, advanced testing capabilities, coating technology, and manufacturing expertise to support methane abatement programs from development through deployment.
By integrating catalyst engineering and coating expertise under one roof, CDTi helps customers accelerate deployment while reducing technical and operational risk.
Our Capabilities Include:
- Methane oxidation catalyst development
- Sulfur management technologies
- Catalyst characterization and testing
- Application specific coating solutions
- Prototype through production support
- Long term performance optimization
METHANE ABATEMENT
Built on Decades of Catalyst Expertise
Methane abatement is one of many ways CDTi applies catalyst engineering and coating technology to solve complex industrial and environmental challenges.
Our expertise spans emissions control, power generation, methane oxidation, catalyst coatings, and emerging environmental technologies. By combining development, testing, coating, and manufacturing capabilities, CDTi helps customers deploy solutions engineered for real-world performance and long-term success.