Methane Reduction Demonstration Program

A non-dilutive grant program supporting the demonstration and commercialization of methane detection, quantification, and reduction technologies within Alberta’s oil and gas sector.

Overview of the Methane Reduction Demonstration Program program:

The Methane Reduction Demonstration Program funds late-stage methane technologies and supports their field demonstration at operational sites owned by NGIF Accelerator Industry Grant Program members. The program accelerates commercialization by providing non-dilutive capital, industry validation, and direct customer feedback. It targets TRL 7–9 solutions (with TRL 6 considered if commercialization is clearly defined) across methane mitigation, reduction, detection, measurement, and quantification. The initiative operates through three competitive cohorts (2025–2027) using a two-stage intake process and requires all funded projects to be demonstrated in Alberta. NGIF partners with federal and provincial funders to leverage additional financing, and the program welcomes both Canadian and international applicants capable of deploying in Alberta.

Benefits of the Methane Reduction Demonstration Program program:

Access to non-dilutive capital
Industry-hosted demonstration sites
Feedback from major Canadian oil and gas operators
Acceleration toward commercialization
Opportunity for additional leveraged funding through NGIF Trusted Partners (e.g., NRCan, ERA, Alberta Innovates)
Funding Amount
Total Program Funding: Up to $9,000,000 CAD
Maximum per Project: Up to $750,000 CAD
Funding Share: Up to 75% of eligible project costs
Project Duration: Up to 18 months

Eligibility criteria of the Methane Reduction Demonstration Program program:

The Methane Reduction Demonstration Program is open to Canadian as well as international small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including technology development start-ups. The following definitions are used to define SMEs and start-ups:
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are non-subsidiary, independent technology development firms that employ fewer than 500 employees.
- Technology development start-ups are non-subsidiary, independent technology development firms that employ fewer than 100 employees, generate less than CAD $25 million in annual revenues, and are primarily focused on developing and scaling up pre-commercial technologies.
Approved projects should be demonstrated in Alberta, Canada. All projects selected for funding must be demonstrated at a site owned or operated by one of the IG programs industry members.