CAD 40 Million ERA Methane Challenge

ERA will begin accepting submissions Oct. 28, 2016 and submissions close Dec. 15, 2016.

​​Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) is making up to $40 million CDN available to advance technologies that address methane detection, methane quantification or reduce methane emissions in Alberta. There is a maximum of $5 million per project and up to 50% of eligible costs.
 
ERA is the new tradename of the Climate Change and Emissions Management (CCEMC) Corporation. We were established as a key partner of the Government of Alberta to address climate leadership priorities.
 
ERA will begin accepting submissions Oct. 28, 2016 and submissions close Dec. 15, 2016.
 
Projects can include prototype development and testing, field pilot projects and demonstration projects.
 
Ideas can come from anywhere, but all projects must demonstrate a clear and justified value proposition for addressing methane emissions in Alberta. Field pilots and demonstration projects must occur in Alberta. Multiple-site pilot and demonstration projects are eligible.
 
We are seeking projects that reduce methane emissions from across Alberta’s sectors, including:
 
• Agriculture
• Mining
• Oil and gas
• Waste management
 
The size of opportunity and potential for widespread methane reductions will be taken into consideration during ERA’s evaluation and project selection.

​WHY METHANE?

The climate change impact of methane is significant — 25 times greater than carbon dioxide over a 100-year period. The Alberta Climate Leadership Plan aims to reduce methane emissions by 45% by 2025.
 
ERA is well positioned to play a role in supporting medium- and longer-term methane emissions reduction.
 
The oil and gas industry is responsible for 70% of Alberta’s methane emissions.
 
31.4 megatonnes in 2014

• 48% of these emissions are from direct venting or venting from equipment,
• 46% from fugitive emissions or leaks, and 6% from flaring or other sources.
• Agriculture represents 22% of Alberta’s methane emissions, while waste management (e.g. landfills) is responsible for 6% of methane emissions.

 
12.5 megatonnes in 2014
 
Please contact us for further information if you are interested.

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