CALGARY, June 10, 2026 — Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) is receiving an additional $19.4 million to expand the reach and impact of its Methane Reduction Deployment Program, accelerating the uptake of technologies that cut methane emissions across Alberta’s oil and gas sector.
The new funding, provided by the Government of Canada through the Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund (LCELF) in partnership with the Government of Alberta, builds on the province’s investment of $22.4 million last fall through the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) fund. Grant Hunter, Minister of Environment and Protected Areas, made the announcement on June 10, 2026, at the Global Energy Show in Calgary.
Uptake for ERA’s Methane Reduction Deployment Program has been strong, with nearly $5.2 million committed to 8 projects worth $11 million in just five months. These projects are projected to reduce over 25,000 tonnes of methane annually and 400,000 tonnes of lifetime emissions. With this expansion of funding, the program is estimated to generate over 950 job-years and contribute over $122 million to Alberta’s GDP.
“Alberta’s proven approach to methane reductions is simple: focus on practical solutions, support industry adoption and deliver results. Innovative, made-in-Alberta technologies are lowering costs, creating jobs and reducing emissions today while keeping industry competitive and strengthening Alberta’s energy sector for the future.”
Grant Hunter, Minister of Environment and Protected Areas, Government of Alberta
“Canada is proud to work alongside Alberta to accelerate the adoption of innovative solutions that reduce emissions in the oil and gas sector. Today’s investment underscores our commitment to cutting methane emissions, scaling up proven technologies, creating high-quality jobs, and strengthening competitiveness while advancing Canada on the path to net-zero by 2050.”
Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment Climate Change and Nature, Government of Canada
“With this new funding, we can support even more projects, drive faster deployment, and help companies stay ahead of regulatory requirements while strengthening their position in global markets.”
Justin Riemer, CEO, Emissions Reduction Alberta
With this new funding, ERA’s Methane Reduction Deployment Program now provides up to $2 million per parent company (previously $1 million), covering as much as 50 per cent of eligible project costs, supporting solutions that deliver clear, measurable reductions. The program is open to upstream and midstream oil and gas facilities across Alberta. It will continue until March 31, 2029, or until funding is fully allocated.
An informational webinar about the program and funding will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 10 to 11 a.m. MT.
The program supports a range of technologies designed to reduce emissions and improve operational performance. This includes emissions reduction equipment to replace or upgrade systems to reduce venting. Technologies can also be coupled with advanced detection, measurement and optimization tools to enhance efficiency while lowering emissions intensity.
Methane is a potent greenhouse gas—more than 28 times stronger than carbon dioxide over a 100-year period. Alberta is a global leader in monitoring and reducing these emissions. Since 2014, the province has reduced methane emissions from the conventional oil and gas sector by 51 per cent, preventing 17 million tonnes of emissions through technology investments.
To date, the 8 projects funded through the program include:
BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD.
Total Project Value: $400,000 | ERA Incentive: $200,000
Location: Grande Prairie, AB
Eliminate venting from natural gas-powered pneumatic instruments by installing liquid nitrogen systems.
CANLIN ENERGY
Total Project Value: $69,000 | ERA Incentive: $34,000
Location: Cochrane, AB
Electrify natural gas-driven pneumatic chemical pumps using a solar-powered electric chemical pump system to reduce methane emissions.
CYGNET ENERGY LTD.
Total Project Value: $1,600,000 | ERA Incentive: $800,000
Location: Grande Prairie, AB
Convert natural gas-powered pneumatic chemical pumps to solar-powered stand-alone electric systems.
EMBER RESOURCES INC.
Total Project Value: $1,800,000 | ERA Incentive: $900,000
Location: Red Deer, AB
Upgrade a Caterpillar natural gas engine with an engine that reduces methane slip.
PEMBINA GAS INFRASTRUCTURE INC.
Total Project Value: $3,000,000 | ERA Incentive: $1,000,000
Location: Fox Creek, AB
Upgrade two natural gas engines at the Duvernay gas plant with technology designed to reduce methane slip during combustion.
SATURN OIL & GAS INC.
Total Project Value: $600,000 | ERA Incentive: $300,000
Location: Fox Creek, AB
Upgrade a Waukesha natural gas engine to reduce methane slip.
TOURMALINE OIL CORP.
Total Project Value: $1,900,000 | ERA Incentive: $950,000
Location: Drayton Valley, AB
Modernize three natural gas engines with technology designed to lower methane emissions during the combustion process.
VERMILION ENERGY INC.
Total Project Value: $2,700,000 | ERA Incentive: $1,000,000
Location: Drayton Valley, AB
Retrofit three natural gas engines by incorporating technology to minimize methane slip during combustion.
“ERA’s Methane Reduction Deployment Program is vital to Canada’s oil and gas sector—accelerating practical methane cuts, strengthening environmental credibility, and enabling producers and service companies like Rodfather Compression to deliver clean energy solutions while remaining competitive in this rapidly evolving regulatory and global market.”
Todd Murphy, VP Compression, Rodfather Compression
“This funding is a great opportunity for oil and gas producers to improve operations and reduce emissions while supporting the many Alberta-based innovators and contractors operating in the methane reduction space. Also, the application process is super easy and allows producers to try emissions reduction technologies, such as nitrogen, at scale.”
Jacqueline Peterson, Chief External Affairs Strategist, Kathairos Solutions
“Over six decades, Spartan Controls has driven innovation, investment and workforce development in Alberta. Provincial funding through ERA’s Methane Reduction Deployment Program is enabling our industries in Alberta, while staying globally competitive, to continue reducing methane emissions, reduce the carbon intensity of produced hydrocarbons and the risks associated with future business.”
Brian Van Vliet, Practice Lead, Energy and Efficiency Management, Spartan Controls
“Ember Resources is proud to partner with the Government of Alberta through ERA and Finning International on a first-of-its-kind emissions reduction program for Caterpillar G3500 engines. Aligned with ERA’s Methane Reduction Deployment Program, this project retrofits six stationary natural gas engines to significantly cut unburned methane and GHGs. The initiative will drive major environmental benefits and support local economic growth while simultaneously improving equipment reliability and operational stability.”
Jay Befus, Ember Resources
About Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
For 17 years, ERA has invested revenues from the industrial carbon price paid by large emitters to accelerate the development and adoption of innovative clean technology solutions. Since its establishment in 2009, ERA has committed $1.17 billion toward 352 projects valued at over $11.3 billion. These investments are helping reduce emissions, create competitive industries, and support new business opportunities in Alberta. ERA-funded projects are estimated to deliver cumulative reductions of 28.1 million tonnes of CO2e by 2030 and 83.1 million tonnes by 2050.
About Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) Funding
The Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) Regulation is at the core of emissions management in Alberta. The TIER system implements Alberta’s industrial carbon pricing and emissions trading system. TIER helps industrial facilities find innovative ways to reduce emissions and invest in clean technology to stay competitive and save money.
About Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund (LCELF)
The Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund provides federal co-funding to provinces and territories for projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support clean economic growth. LCELF helps scale proven, cost-effective technologies and programs—such as methane reduction initiatives—so jurisdictions can cut emissions, improve efficiency, and contribute to Canada’s climate goals.