NGIF Accelerator Awards $159,000 to Global Power Technologies For Advancing Methane Reduction Technology
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NGIF Accelerator Awards $159,000 to Global Power Technologies For Advancing Methane Reduction Technology
August 11, 2026
CALGARY, AB (August 11, 2026): NGIF Accelerator continues to demonstrate leadership in methane mitigation through the Methane Reduction Demonstration Program (MRDP), with a grant funding announcement of $159,000 to Global Power Technologies (GPT) for the optimization of their thermoelectric generator (TEG) developed for destroying intermittent methane emissions from natural gas operations.
MRDP Funding comes from the Government of Alberta’s industry-funded Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) regulation and the NGIF Accelerator industry member-funded Industry Grants program. The project will leverage GPT’s advanced TEG technology to produce power from intermittent vent sources while achieving a methane destruction efficiency of 99.9%.
Image: From left, John Adams, President and CEO of NGIF Accelerator, and Laura Kennedy, CEO and Co-Owner of Global Power Technologies, at the NGIF Accelerator office in Calgary.
The system is designed to specifically address fragmented vent sources, providing operators with an auditable record of methane destruction and offering a cost-effective approach to reducing emissions from dispersed vent sources. The project will help the industry meet evolving regulatory requirements and transition toward non-emitting solutions.
Currently, the technology is undergoing comprehensive testing at GPT’s facility with plans to initiate field trials at NGIF’s industry member sites, including ARC Resources, Canadian Natural Resources Limited, and Tourmaline, in early 2027, with commercial deployment anticipated by the end of that year.
“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.
“Supporting environmentally and economically performing technologies like GPT’s TEG is how we help the natural gas sector meet and exceed their emissions goals,” said John Adams, President and CEO of NGIF Accelerator. “Through our programs, NGIF Accelerator helps de-risk emerging technologies through field trials and pilot projects, accelerating industry validation, customer adoption, and commercialization.”
Laura Kennedy, CEO of Global Power Technologies, states, “We are grateful for the funding from NGIF and the Government of Alberta, which will de-risk the development and accelerate field trials for a product launch that is timed to industry and regulatory needs. GPT is excited to leverage the feedback and support of NGIF members in designing a self-powered methane measurement and destruction device. Our innovation offers a step change in the economics of addressing the thousands of low and dispersed vent sources in Canada and abroad.”
Industry Grants’ Participants and Project Partners
About Industry Grants program The Industry Grants programis an industry-led effort that offers non-dilutive grants to fund early-stage startups for technology development and field demonstration. The program specifically de-risks pre-commercial technology solutions that have the potential to increase the environmental performance of the natural gas sector. Each project in the program will progress through technology readiness levels through controlled pilot testing and field trials to advance commercialization.
About NGIF Accelerator NGIF Accelerator is the not-for-profit arm of NGIF Capital and operates all of the latter organization’s technology and innovation programs. The NGIF Accelerator mandate is to de-risk and accelerate technology development by supporting startups through their pilot projects, field trials, and industry validation. It coordinates with federal and provincial governments to co-fund projects to advance market commercialization. NGIF Accelerator currently operates the Industry Grants program and administers the Methane Innovation Collaborative.
About Global Power Technologies Global Power Technologies (GPT) is a Calgary‑based manufacturer specializing in ultra‑reliable off‑grid industrial power and methane mitigation technology. The company designs and manufactures power and heat systems from 5W to 6kW. GPT’s technologies support methane reduction, emissions abatement, and operational reliability for industries such as oil and gas, telecommunications, and remote infrastructure. With more than 50 years of experience, GPT has deployed tens of thousands of power systems worldwide and continues to advance solutions that balance reliability, affordability, and sustainability.
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John Adams
President and CEO, NGIF Accelerator President and CEO, NGIF Capital Corporation
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