​​Five Steps to Investment‑Grade Methane Abatement

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​1. Identify
We identify marginal and inactive wells with clear ownership, defined carbon rights, and no enforceable abandonment order currently in place.
Theaus CH₄ assesses each project individually based on well status, regulatory conditions, and measurement and verification requirements. Commercial alignment is discussed directly with operators once a project has been screened and confirmed as eligible, ensuring clarity, credibility, and a smooth path through verification.

2. Measure
Baseline methane emissions are quantified using field-based measurement systems operated under ISO-aligned protocols. Quantification emphasizes conservatism, traceability, and real-world data rather than modeled assumptions.

3. Eliminate
Methane emissions are permanently eliminated through licensed plug-and-abandonment operations performed in accordance with jurisdictional regulatory standards. Engineered cement isolation and secure surface closure physically eliminate methane migration pathways, delivering durable, long-term emissions prevention with negligible reversal risk.

4. Verify
Independent, accredited third-party Validation and Verification Bodies (VVBs) review project documentation and confirm measured methane reductions in accordance with ISO 14064-2 and ISO 14064-3 principles.

5. Monetize
Independently verified, serialized methane-abatement credits are issued through internationally recognized, ICROA-aligned registries. The validated climate value created through permanent abandonment underwrites execution and accelerates liability retirement, with bespoke commercial structures designed for each operator partnership.

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Eligibility Overview

Projects generally require:

• Clear ownership and carbon rights

• Marginal or inactive well status

• Measurable baseline methane emissions

• No active regulatory enforcement order

• Jurisdictional alignment with approved abandonment standards

 

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