Energy Innovation Program – Methane Measurement and Mitigation Call for Proposals
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 has two focus areas:
Measurement, Reporting and Verification
Funding to support the following:
Improved accuracy of detection, quantification, and localization of methane emissions in the oil and gas sector for effective design of mitigation solutions
Reduction of uncertainties in methane emissions measurement and quantification
Improved methods for the integration and/or standardization of multi-scale methane emissions data
Improved approaches for timely reporting of emissions data to track the performance of producers’ emission reduction initiatives and provide actionable information to stakeholders
Mitigation of Methane Slip
Funding to support the following:
Development of technologies that can be deployed at scale in the near term to mitigate fugitive unburned methane (methane slip) from non mobile combustion engines and related stationary systems in the energy sector
Information Sessions
Recordings now available! Virtual information sessions were hosted in March 2024 to offer guidance on the application process and provide an avenue for interested applicants to ask questions in a live Q&A format.
Timeline
| Steps | Dates |
|---|---|
| Open for EOI Applications | March 5, 2024 |
| Deadline for EOI Applications | April 17, 2024 |
| Notification of EOI Results | Summer 2024 |
| Deadline for FPP Submissions | Summer 2024 |
| Project Selection/Notification | Fall 2024 |
| Due Diligence | Fall/Winter 2024 |
| Negotiation and Signing of Contribution Agreements | Fall/Winter 2024 |
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.
Contact us
For any questions regarding this Methane Measurement and Mitigation Call, please contact NRCan at eipmethane-methanepie@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.
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