STATUS: Closed
In support of Canada’s Methane Centre of Excellence, the Energy Innovation Program’s Methane Measurement and Mitigation Call responds to the urgent need to reduce methane emissions in this decade, alongside deep cuts in CO2, to achieve the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global temperature increases to 1.5oC above pre-industrial levels. It will invest in Canadian expertise to accelerate development of more effective knowledge and technologies for methane measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV), as well as the mitigation or elimination of methane emissions in Canada. The Call had two focus areas: Measurement, Reporting and Verification and Mitigation of Methane Slip.
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Why is Canada investing in Methane Measurement and Mitigation?
Methane accounts for 14% of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions and reducing methane is widely recognized as one of the most effective ways to limit near-term warming. Canada has set ambitious targets to quickly reduce methane emissions, including signing the Global Methane Pledge at COP26 and introducing strengthened methane regulations to achieve at least a 75% reduction of oil and gas methane emissions below 2012 levels by 2030. As a recognized world leader in technologies, regulations, and international reporting on methane emissions, Canada is uniquely positioned to expand its climate leadership in this space. Accelerated action is required to improve emissions measurements and develop and deploy methane mitigation technologies.
Results
The Energy Innovation Program – Methane Measurement and Mitigation Call for Proposals received 102 eligible submissions, amounting to an overall request of $224.4M.
As the funded projects are announced, they will be posted on our Current Investments page.
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For any questions about the Call, please contact NRCan at: energyinnovation-innovationenergetique@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca. During regular operations, NRCan will strive to respond within two business days.
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