Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Biofiltration of methane from dairy barns
Agreement Number:
AMRC-0032-1B
Agreement Value:
$300,000.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 15, 2025 - Apr 30, 2026
Description:
This project aims to have a methane oxidation biosystem uses an organic substrate to filter the exhaust air that comes from the ventilation of a dairy barn and converts the methane to carbon dioxide and water vapour in the presence of oxygen and methanotrophic bacteria.
Organization:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Expected Results:
To advance innovative, scalable and economically viable practices, processes, and technologies that contribute to the net reduction of enteric methane emissions from the cattle sector.
Location:
Québec, Quebec, CA G1V0A6
Reference Number:
235-2025-2026-Q2-00518
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
1160043551
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Université Laval
Program:
Agricultural Methane Reduction Challenge
Program Purpose:
The Agricultural Methane Reduction Program invests in innovative, scalable and economically viable practices, processes, and technologies that reduce enteric methane emissions from the livestock sector, particularly cow-calf operations, feedlot, and dairy operations.
NAICS Code:
0