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Transform Mine Methane into a Revenue-Generating Asset
Coal mines release methane through ventilation air (VAM) and coal mine methane (CMM). Windfall Bio technology converts low-concentration emissions into two revenue streams: FOUNDATION™ organic fertilizer and MRV-enabled carbon credits.
Methane Challenges Facing Coal Mining Operations
Safety Mandates Increase Costs
Compliance infrastructure for maintaining methane below explosive thresholds raises operational expenses without revenue generation.
Dilute Concentrations Prevent Economic Processing
Existing technologies cannot economically process low-concentration streams like Ventilation Air Methane (VAM), which at 0.2-1% falls below conventional flaring or energy recovery thresholds.
Remote Locations Limit Infrastructure
Many coal mines operate in remote areas lacking pipeline or electrical grid access, leaving gas volumes insufficient for RNG projects as stranded assets.
Regulatory Pressure Without Revenue Options
Emission reduction mandates apply to mines without providing profitable mitigation pathways, forcing operators to face penalties for emissions they cannot currently monetize.
Safety Mandates Increase Costs
Ventilation systems must maintain methane below explosion thresholds. Compliance infrastructure and monitoring requirements raise operational expenses without generating revenue.
Dilute Concentrations Prevent Economic Processing
Ventilation Air Methane at 0.2-1% falls below flaring or energy recovery thresholds. Existing technologies cannot process low-concentration streams economically.
Remote Locations Limit Infrastructure
Many coal mines operate in areas without pipeline connections or electrical grid access. Gas volumes insufficient for RNG projects remain stranded assets.
Regulatory Pressure Without Revenue Options
Emission reduction mandates apply to mines without providing profitable mitigation pathways. Operators face penalties for emissions they cannot currently monetize.
Comprehensive Mining Solutions that Generate Revenue
Designed for mining economics with minimal infrastructure investment and no specialized expertise required.
What It Is
Modular Bioreactor System Deployed At Ventilation Shafts And Degasification Sites
The system integrates with existing mine ventilation infrastructure, scaling easily from single-shaft setups to multi-site deployments with minimal capital investment.
How It Works
Non-GMO Microbes Convert Methane Into High-Value Organic Fertilizer
Mems consume methane emissions, converting them into nitrogen-rich biomass through a continuous biological process that requires no external energy inputs.
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Revenue Generation
Produce OMRI-listed organic fertilizer to be sold for additional revenue. Windfall manages fertilizer offtake and distribution.
Carbon Credit Income
Generate verified carbon credits from methane conversion. MRV platform provides audit-ready documentation for federal and state reporting.
Operational Safety Improvement
Removing methane concentrations in ventilation systems reduces explosion risk, allowing you to convert safety compliance into a commercial advantage.
Penalty Replacement
Eliminate emission fines by converting methane into commercial products, turning regulatory expenses into measurable income streams.
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Solutions For Coal & Mining Operations
Deployment models designed for different operational contexts.
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Ventilation Shaft Integration
Install single-unit bioreactors at active ventilation shafts. Process VAM emissions at 0.2-1% methane concentration without infrastructure modification.
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Degasification System Processing
Deploy multi-reactor systems at centralized degasification facilities. Convert CMM at 40-60% methane into maximum fertilizer production volumes.
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Coal Bed Methane Capture
Capture methane during coal seam pre-drainage operations and convert these vented pre-mining emissions into commercial products while simultaneously meeting regulatory requirements.
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On-Site Land Reclamation
Apply FOUNDATION™ fertilizer produced from mine methane directly to disturbed topsoil and reclamation areas. Nutrient-rich biomass can also be used as biocover material, reducing outsourcing costs and accelerating site rehabilitation.
Ventilation Shaft Integration
Install single-unit bioreactors at active ventilation shafts. Process VAM emissions at 0.2-1% methane concentration without infrastructure modification.
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Degasification System Processing
Deploy multi-reactor systems at centralized degasification facilities. Convert CMM at 40-60% methane into maximum fertilizer production volumes.
Coal Bed Methane Capture
Capture methane from coal seams during pre-drainage operations. Convert vented pre-mining emissions into commercial products while meeting regulatory requirements.
On-Site Land Reclamation
Apply FOUNDATION™ fertilizer produced from mine methane directly to disturbed topsoil and reclamation areas. Nutrient-rich biomass can also be used as biocover material, reducing outsourcing costs and accelerating site rehabilitation.
Designed For Mine Operation Conditions
Bioreactor systems operate in ambient temperatures from -20°F to 120°F. Installations withstand continuous exposure to contaminated gas streams.
Operates Across Methane Concentrations
- Windfall's technology can process both dilute Ventilation Air Methane (VAM) (0.2-1% methane) and concentrated Coal Mine Methane (CMM) (40-60% methane) without requiring system modification.
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Modular Capacity Scales With Operations
- Deploy single units at individual shafts or multi-reactor systems at major facilities, with the ability to expand capacity simply by adding units without any redesign.
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Integrates With Standard Infrastructure
- Connect to ventilation shafts or degasification systems using standard fittings.
- No custom gas handling equipment required.
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Remote Monitoring for Compliance
- AI-driven platform tracks methane input, conversion efficiency, and fertilizer production.
- Generate compliance reports and carbon credit documentation automatically.
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Assess Your Operation's Feasibility
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Determine whether your mine's methane emissions, infrastructure, and site conditions make Windfall Bio's technology a viable solution. Our team models the economics based on gas volume, concentration, and operational context to provide tailored deployment recommendations.
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