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  "retrieved": "2026-10-16T08:30:14Z",
  "source": "Assay Systems register, https://assay-systems.com/register/",
  "access_notice": "On 15 November 2026, automated access to assay-systems.com closes. After that date, access is available only under a paid annual subscription contract. Contact: contact@assay-systems.com",
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    "id": "ASY-CA-03DM91V0A0",
    "type": "grant",
    "country": "ca",
    "name": "PTAC Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada: federal grants and contributions",
    "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/ptac-petroleum-technology-alliance-canada/",
    "summary": "19 federal grant and contribution agreements worth $7.7M with PTAC Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada, 2006–2026.",
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        "value": 7700000,
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        "display": "$7.7M"
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        "label": "departments",
        "value": 5,
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        "value": 4,
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    "text": [
      "Implement the Intelligent Methane Monitoring and Mitigation System",
      "PTAC will provide advisory and networking support to NRC IRAP clients designated by IRAP to assist IRAP clients with energy cleantech technology. Three levels of engagement will support the testing, demonstration, and deployment of novel cleantech technologies: Product-Market Fit (PMF), Project and Consortium Development (PCD), and Deployment and Export Support (DES). The proposed engagements will be from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2025 (2 years) at a pay per service cost to IRAP of $200,000 per year and will involve close collaboration between PTAC personnel and IRAP ITAs.",
      "PTAC (Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada) will provide advisory support to NRC-IRAP client SMEs (small and medium enterprises) designated by NRC-IRAP with petroleum technology product-market fit (PMF) and with project and consortium development (PCD) to support the testing, demonstration and deployment of their novel technologies. The purpose of the initiative is to strengthen innovation capacity in NRC-IRAP client SMEs and the hydrocarbon industry as a whole. PTAC’s strength as an organization is as a node for connecting SMEs in the larger hydrocarbon industry. PTAC’s approach is to comple",
      "PTAC (Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada) will connect NRC IRAP client SMEs with the hydrocarbon industry, help identify industry needs and technology gaps, and support testing, demonstration & deployment of SMEs' novel technologies.",
      "Grow exports for Alberta's clean technology SMEs through promotion and mentorship",
      "The Project will support and focus PTAC (the Organization) activities on engaging NRC-IRAP client SME technology/solution providers on forming consortia with Oil & Gas (O&G) producers to secure funds and demonstration sites, and on supporting NRC-IRAP client SMEs for eventual commercialization of their technologies. In addition, NRC-IRAP client SMEs will continue to receive valuable information about the industry, assistance on how to make potential clients aware of their products and guidance on how to progress technologies to commercialization. The proposed Program will consist of two main",
      "The organization will provide advisory and networking support to NRC IRAP clients designated by IRAP to assist IRAP clients with energy cleantech technology. Three levels of engagement will support the testing, demonstration, and deployment of novel cleantech technologies: Product-Market Fit (PMF), Project and Consortium Development (PCD), and Deployment and Export Support (DES). The proposed engagements will be from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027 at a pay-per-service cost to IRAP of $200,000 and involve close collaboration between the organization personnel and IRAP ITAs.",
      "Host the PTAC Methane Leadership Summit for 2026, 2027, and 2028",
      "Host a methane leadership summit in Banff, Alberta",
      "Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills."
    ],
    "records": [
      {
        "name": "grants and contributions register",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Calgary Centre",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/riding/48004-calgary-centre/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Natural Resources Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/natural-resources-canada/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Western Economic Diversification Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/western-economic-diversification-canada/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Calgary Centre",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/riding/4-calgary-centre/"
      },
      {
        "name": "National Research Council Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/national-research-council-canada/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Prairies Economic Development Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/prairies-economic-development-canada/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Calgary Centre",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/riding/04-calgary-centre/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Employment and Social Development Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/employment-and-social-development-canada/"
      }
    ],
    "assay_record": "ASY-CA-03DM91V0A0",
    "cite_as": "Assay Systems, \"PTAC Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada: federal grants and contributions\", https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/ptac-petroleum-technology-alliance-canada/"
  }
}