Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Pilot demonstration of methane pyrolysis solution for the production of clean hydrogen and solid carbon
Agreement Number:
1039833
Agreement Value:
$2,700,000.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 25, 2025 - Aug 31, 2027
Description:
Ekona has built and tested a 200 kg-H2/day methane pyrolysis system at its Burnaby-based pilot facility. This proposed project will expand the site with a next-generation reactor for higher efficiency, increased capacity to 500 kg-H2/day, and upgraded carbon handling and gas cleanup systems to enable continuous production of clean hydrogen and carbon black. This project will advance firm’s methane pyrolysis technology from TRL 5 to TRL7 and develop a pilot plant, forming the design basis for Ekona’s early commercial field demonstration.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The expected results and outcomes of NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program is focused on growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through innovation and wealth creation for Canada.
Location:
Burnaby, British Columbia, CA V5A 2H5
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1039833
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
794915686
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Ekona Power Inc
Recipient's Legal Name:
Ekona Power Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Burnaby South
Federal Riding Number:
59003
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of Industrial Research Assistance Program Contributions to Firms is to provide support that assists small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to advance their innovation knowledge and ability to innovate, grow through innovation and stimulate wealth creation for Canada.
Coverage:
Industrial Research Assistance Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation and strengthen Canadian innovation ecosystem by creating new industrial capacity.
NAICS Code:
325120