Methane tenders: measurement, leak detection and abatement
Methane is the second largest driver of warming after carbon dioxide, and the public tenders around it fall into three groups. Gas network operators and energy regulators tender leak detection and repair, known as LDAR, and methane emission measurement across pipelines and facilities. Waste authorities tender landfill gas capture and monitoring. And environment ministries and development programmes commission methane inventories, abatement plans and measurement campaigns under national and international methane commitments.
Measurement technology is changing fast, and notices reflect it. Expect requirements for specific detection methods, from handheld and vehicle-mounted instruments to drones, aircraft and satellites, along with quantification of emission rates rather than simple detection. The European Union methane regulation is driving measurement and reporting obligations on the energy sector, which shows up in the volume of LDAR notices from European network operators.
This page lists open tenders that mention methane or LDAR. It is built for measurement and inspection firms, environmental consultancies and the technology providers that supply detection equipment.
2 open tenders match this topic today, across 2 countries on the first page. Recently closed notices are listed after the open ones. Deadlines come from the source notice; confirm against the official document before you submit.
Open methane tenders
Animal Husbandry Services – Validation of Ammonia-Reducing Measures through Research for Sector-Wide Application (Project VAMOS)
organisation· NL
This tender procures validation research and reporting on feed and management measures that reduce ammonia and methane emissions from livestock farming, with legal certification for permitting under Natura 2000 and environmental regulations. Bidders should be research institutions, agricultural consultancies, or environmental engineering firms with expertise in livestock emissions abatement and regulatory compliance.
Pipeline network methane emissions testing for gas transmission
organisation· DE
A gas transmission operator seeks aerial methane emission detection services across 4,200 km of high-pressure gas pipelines to comply with EU methane regulations. Bidders must offer certified remote-sensing technology (DVGW G 501/G 465) and deliver a detailed emissions report with findings and remediation recommendations.
Recently closed
Closed in the last 12 months. Buyers often repeat a purchase on a similar cycle, so these show what the next notice is likely to ask for.
Development of a Feasibility Study in Scaling-Up Swine Manure Biogas Production from Smallholder Farmers in the Philippines
Institute
This RFP seeks a feasibility study on scaling swine manure biogas production for smallholder farmers in the Philippines, targeting renewable energy and methane reduction from agricultural waste. Bidders should have expertise in biogas technology, agricultural sustainability, feasibility analysis, and experience in Southeast Asian smallholder contexts.
Animal husbandry services – Validation of Ammonia-Reducing Measures through Research for Sector-Wide Application (Project VAMOS)
organisation· NL
This tender seeks validation of feed and management measures to reduce ammonia and methane emissions from livestock farming, with deliverables including a technical report supporting regulatory approval under Natura 2000 and environmental permitting. Bidders should have expertise in animal husbandry, emissions measurement, and environmental compliance.
Methane monitoring
organisation· DE
A gas infrastructure operator seeks LDAR (Leak Detection and Repair) monitoring services to measure, quantify, document and report methane emissions across its gas pipeline network and selected stations under EU Regulation 2024/1787. Bidders must be specialized environmental/technical service providers with expertise in methane emissions measurement, regulatory compliance, and digital data management.
Metaanikontit
organisation· FI
This tender procures 2 methane containers for a government buyer. Bidders with experience in specialized gas containment equipment manufacturing or supply are the primary fit.
Frequently asked
What is LDAR?
Leak detection and repair: regular surveys of gas infrastructure to find, measure and fix methane leaks, often required by regulation for network operators.
Who tenders methane work?
Gas transmission and distribution operators, energy regulators, waste and landfill operators, environment ministries and development programmes.
Are agricultural methane tenders included?
Yes, where the notice mentions methane, for example livestock emission studies. Agricultural notices are fewer than energy and waste ones.