With the addition of new members to its team, a plug-and-play emissions testing centre, and the launch of its $35 million venture capital entity, NGIF is ready to support startups from concept to commercialization. NGIF announced the expansion of its leadership team, placing key staff members in strategic, new roles that align with the organization’s growth strategy. “We are focused …
NGIF Stands Ready to Work with Government of Canada on Innovation Commitments
OTTAWA, ON (April 20, 2021) On Monday, April 19, 2021, the Government of Canada released its first budget in two years. Entitled A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth and Resilience, it advances several initiatives related to NGIF’s interests, including those on greenhouse gas intensity, energy efficiency, and cleantech innovation. “NGIF is a catalyst in the innovative, cleantech ecosystem. Given the …
NGIF Capital Corporation Announces Launch of Emissions Testing Centre with Support from Natural Resources Canada
CALGARY, AB (April 9, 2021) Today, NGIF Capital Corporation announces that the Canadian Gas Association (CGA) has entered into an agreement with Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) to support the development of the NGIF Emissions Testing Centre (ETC) managed by NGIF Capital Corporation. The NGIF ETC will create a plug-and-play testing platform for both simulated emissions testing at the University of Calgary Energy Centre and live testing at …
NGIF Capital Corporation Announces $35M Cleantech Venture Fund for Canada’s Natural Gas Sector
OTTAWA, ON (April 1, 2021) NGIF Capital Corporation announces an agreement among investors to launch NGIF Cleantech Ventures. This new equity fund will invest in cleantech enterprises with solutions that lead to emissions reductions in existing natural gas production, transmission, distribution, storage or end-use applications; or through the production of renewable gases such as renewable natural gas (RNG) or hydrogen. …
Natural Gas Innovation Fund Welcomes Cutbank Dawson Gas Resources Ltd. as a Participating Investor to Support Cleantech for the Natural Gas Industry
OTTAWA, ON (March 4, 2021) Today, the Natural Gas Innovation Fund™ (NGIF) welcomes Cutbank Dawson Gas Resources Ltd. (CDGR) as a new participating investor supporting innovation and clean technology development for the natural gas sector. Cutbank Dawson Gas Resources Ltd. is a 100% subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation, based in Calgary, Alberta, which invests in the natural gas upstream development business …
Natural Gas Innovation Fund Issues Call for Funding Applications
July 31, 2018 Ottawa, Ontario The Natural Gas Innovation Fund™ (NGIF) is accepting submissions for funding requests to support natural gas cleantech innovation projects with a solution that addresses the natural gas distribution (downstream) sector in Canada. NGIF, created by the Canadian Gas Association (CGA), supports the funding of cleantech innovation in the natural gas value chain. It seeks to …
Natural Gas Innovation Fund Launches Website and Calls for Funding Applications from Natural Gas Cleantech Innovators
July 31, 2017 Ottawa, Ontario The Natural Gas Innovation Fund (NGIF) is accepting submissions for funding to support natural gas cleantech research, demonstration and deployment innovation projects in Canada. NGIF was created by the Canadian Gas Association (CGA) in 2016 to support the funding of innovation in the natural gas value chain. It selects and advances natural gas cleantech projects …
Government of Canada Invests in Renewable Natural Gas
March 14, 2017 Ottawa Natural Resources Canada Investing in the production of renewable natural gas (RNG) from forest industry residue can diversify Canada’s energy mix, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve industrial efficiency and create new economic opportunities for Canadian companies and good middle-class jobs that benefit rural communities. Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr, today announced an …
Canadian Gas Association announces Natural Gas Innovation Fund
October 19, 2016 Ottawa, Ontario Canadian Gas Association The Canadian Gas Association (CGA) today announced the intention to create the Natural Gas Innovation Fund™ (NGIF) to support research, demonstration and deployment of innovation in the natural gas value chain. Investing in innovation in the natural gas sector is essential to create a pathway to greenhouse gas emissions reductions that is both …
Canadian Gas Association Announces the Appointment of Canadian Cleantech Executive John Adams as Managing Director, Natural Gas Innovation Funding
Ottawa, Sept 20, 2016 The Canadian Gas Association is pleased to announce the appointment of John Adams as Managing Director, Natural Gas Innovation Funding. “I am very pleased that John has joined our organization,” said Timothy M. Egan, President and CEO, Canadian Gas Association. “John has a passion for sustainable energy, extensive industry experience, and an impressive background and record …