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Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program (APIP)
Supports Alberta petrochemical investment projects
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Up to 12% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : October 30, 2020
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program provides grants of 12% of eligible capital costs to support private sector investment in Alberta-based petrochemical facilities. It supports new or expanded projects that produce petrochemical, hydrogen, fertilizer or fuel products using eligible feedstock.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Optimize production processes
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Up to 12% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : October 30, 2020
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Construction of new Alberta-based petrochemical manufacturing facilities.
- Expansion or debottlenecking of existing petrochemical facilities.
- Development of facilities producing petrochemical, hydrogen, fertilizer or fuel products.
Documents Needed
- Business plan.
- Project timing and technology configuration information.
- Class 3 capital cost estimate with supporting breakdown.
- Audited financial statements.
- Previous financial reports, such as balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private sector companies.
- Alberta corporations.
- Canadian corporations headquartered outside Alberta.
- International corporations with a Canadian or Alberta subsidiary or joint venture involved in the project.
Who is not eligible
- Pre-commercial projects with Technology Readiness Level 8 or lower.
- Routine maintenance and turnaround activities.
- Midstream crude, gas and natural gas liquid infrastructure.
- Refining, upgrading or partial upgrading projects.
- LNG facilities, end-user consumer products and standalone carbon capture projects.
Eligible expenses
- Manufacturing and processing capital expenditures for eligible project assets.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Pre-commercial projects with Technology Readiness Level 8 or lower.
- Routine maintenance and turnaround activities.
- Midstream crude, gas and natural gas liquid infrastructure.
- Refining, upgrading or partial upgrading projects.
- LNG facilities, end-user consumer products and standalone carbon capture projects.
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- The Advance Notification is reviewed first to determine whether the project may be eligible.
- The qualification application is then assessed by the APIP Committee.
- The applicant receives a written decision on eligibility and, if approved, a grant agreement.
- The signed grant agreement must be returned within 30 days.
- Earned Grant Applications are reviewed and validated before payment is issued.
Additional information
- Advance Notification approval does not guarantee funding.
- Submitted information is confidential and subject to FOIP requirements.
- Program results may be published annually, including project and grant details.
- The Department may request additional information during review.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program (APIP) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program (APIP). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program (APIP)?
This program provides grants of 12% of eligible capital costs to support private sector investment in Alberta-based petrochemical facilities. It supports new or expanded projects that produce petrochemical, hydrogen, fertilizer or fuel products using eligible feedstock.
How much funding can be received?
Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program (APIP) Funds up to 12% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program (APIP) program?
To be eligible for the Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program (APIP) program, you must:
Project physically located in Alberta.
Uses eligible feedstock.
Creates permanent jobs in Alberta.
What expenses are eligible under Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program (APIP)?
Construction of new Alberta-based petrochemical manufacturing facilities.
Expansion or debottlenecking of existing petrochemical facilities.
Development of facilities producing petrochemical, hydrogen, fertilizer or fuel products.
Who can I contact for more information about the Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program (APIP)?
You can contact Government of Alberta by email at energy.apip@gov.ab.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program (APIP) available?
The Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program (APIP) program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program (APIP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program (APIP) is a Grant and Funding