Ambient Carbon Field Trial Targets Livestock Methane Emissions

A recent article highlights several innovative technological initiatives aimed at assisting the livestock farming sector in reducing its substantial greenhouse gas emissions. Denmark-based startup Ambient Carbon has successfully completed a field trial for its Methane Photochemical System (MEPS). This system effectively eradicates methane from barn air by treating it with UV light and chlorine. Initial tests indicate that MEPS can remove up to 90% of incoming methane. With support from partners such as Danone North America, the technology also offers the benefit of removing ammonia and producing fertilizer as a valuable by-product. In the United Kingdom, startup WASE has developed an electro-methanogenic reactor (EMR). This system converts cattle slurry into carbon-neutral energy. By utilizing electrically active bacteria, the EMR produces methane-rich biogas more efficiently than conventional methods. It captures approximately 30% more methane and empowers farmers to generate electricity on-site. Separately, Müller UK & Ireland has initiated a comprehensive program for 40 of its partner farms. This three-year initiative emphasizes real-time data analysis to empower farmers in monitoring critical information and achieving their emission reduction targets, demonstrating a strong commitment to a data-driven approach to sustainability.