PSI-01: Zero-Knowledge Method for Ventilation Air Methane Destruction Verification under Safeguard Mechanism
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Network Working Group K. Singh
Internet-Draft Apex Infrastructure
Intended status: Informational 11 May 2026
Expires: 12 November 2026
PSI-01: Zero-Knowledge Method for Ventilation Air Methane
Destruction Verification under Safeguard Mechanism
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Abstract
This document specifies PSI-01, a zero-knowledge method for proving
Ventilation Air Methane (VAM) thermal destruction to satisfy
Australia's Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative—Coal Mine
Waste Gas) Methodology Determination 2026, Clause 20A.
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1. Introduction
The Safeguard Mechanism requires coal mines to surrender ACCUs for
fugitive VAM emissions. PSI-01 defines a computational standard to
prove compliance without data disclosure.
2. Conformance Requirements
A facility conforms to PSI-01 if it produces a valid ZK-SNARK proof
attesting: avg_temp > 1000 AND duration > 0.5s. Proof anchored to
Bitcoin block header.
3. Security Considerations
The use of zero-knowledge proofs ensures that high-fidelity sensor
telemetry remains private while providing cryptographic certainty
of the destruction event to the regulator.
4. IANA Considerations
This document has no IANA actions.
5. Intellectual Property Rights
Specification under Apache-2.0 with trademark exclusion. Reference
verifiers free under MIT. Commercial implementations exceeding
1,000 proofs per year MUST execute a method-licence deed with
Rockyfilms888 Pty Ltd. Royalty: AUD $0.30 per proof.
Contact: legal@apex-infrastructure.com
6. Informative References
[CER2026] Clean Energy Regulator, "Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming
Initiative-Coal Mine Waste Gas) Methodology Determination
2026", 2026.
Author's Address
Kawaljeet Singh
Apex Infrastructure
Melbourne, Australia
Email: apexinfrastructure369@gmail.com