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Title:

Development of AirBreather Technology for Canadian Shale Gas

Agreement Number:

1029615

Agreement Value:

$440,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 4, 2025 - Apr 2, 2025

Description:

Saltworks’ AirBreather is an innovation that addresses a critical problem in the oil and gas industry: how to dispose of wastewater in a cost-effective and environmentally safe way. The AirBreather removes the need for chemical pre-treatment and reduces wastewater volumes safely through evaporation.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

The NRC-IRAP Clean Technology Program will support Canadian SMEs in the research and development of sustainable development technologies, up to their commercialization, with the potential to deliver economic and environmental outcomes.

Location:

Richmond, British Columbia, CA V6W 1A8

Reference Number:

172-2024-2025-Q4-1029615

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

855500427

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Additional Information:

This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 2 days.

Amendment Date

Oct 6, 2025

Recipient's Operating Name:

Saltworks

Recipient's Legal Name:

Saltworks Technologies Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Steveston--Richmond East

Federal Riding Number:

59031

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Clean Technology

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

NRC-IRAP Clean Technology projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through sustainable development technological innovation, while improving Canada’s environmental indicators related to greenhouse gas emissions (GCG), waste management, air quality or drinking water based on the types of sustainable development technologies that will be supported.

NAICS Code:

562920

Amendments:

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