Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001119
Apply for DE FOA 0001119
- The Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Methane Observation Networks with Innovative Technology (MOVE)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.135 Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 11, 2014 and posted on Apr 11, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 30, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Methane Observation Networks with Innovative Technology (MOVE) opportunity is an ARPA-E notice describing an upcoming Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) called MONITOR (Methane Observation Networks with Innovative Technology to Obtain Reductions). The central idea is to fund disruptive, lower-cost methane sensing approaches so measurement becomes cheap enough and practical enough to deploy widely across the natural gas value chain. ARPA-E is aiming at the oil and gas system from the wellhead through processing, transport, and delivery to end users, because better measurement enables faster detection of leaks and operational upsets, which in turn can materially reduce methane emissions associated with natural gas production and use.
The planned FOA is expected to support two general types of research and development efforts. First are complete end-to-end systems that pair methane measurement hardware with data analytics to estimate emission rates and pinpoint leak locations. These full systems are also expected to address real-world implementation needs like data quality control and digital communications so the outputs are credible and usable for operators. Second are partial solutions that introduce promising sensing concepts that may still be too early-stage to drop into a full monitoring network, but could become enabling components later. In other words, the program is open both to integrated, field-ready concepts and to earlier technical breakthroughs that could drive down cost or improve performance in the next generation of systems.
ARPA-E frames methane monitoring as a system-level challenge rather than just a sensor problem. Example architectures mentioned include a single high-sensitivity fixed sensor (likely higher cost), a network of many lower-cost fixed sensors, imaging-based approaches, vehicle-mounted sensors that combine concentration readings with wind data to infer leak locations while driving set or random routes, sensors on conventional or unmanned aircraft, satellite-based sensing, and even biological approaches where plants might visually or chemically signal methane presence. Across these concepts, ARPA-E emphasizes that methane concentration data alone is usually not enough; practical systems may also need wind speed and direction and other weather variables (such as temperature or precipitation). Those data then feed dispersion models and related analytics to estimate where a leak is and how large it is.
The technical expertise ARPA-E expects to be relevant spans both hardware and software. On the sensing side, the notice calls out reduced-cost optical spectroscopy (for example, cheaper lasers or detectors, or novel optical configurations), improved and cheaper imaging (higher resolution, faster performance, non-cryogenic options), and mobile sensing platforms including ground vehicles and crewed or uncrewed aircraft. On the analytics side, it highlights advanced data methods such as dispersion modeling, microclimatic modeling, GIS integration, and reinforcement learning, along with data quality assurance. Systems integration and field-hardening topics like communications, reliability, and robustness in harsh or extreme environments are also positioned as important, reflecting ARPA-E's interest in deployable solutions rather than lab-only demonstrations.
A major purpose of this particular posting is not to announce final funding terms, but to help applicants assemble teams ahead of the FOA release. ARPA-E strongly encourages interdisciplinary, cross-sector project teams, arguing that collaboration across organizations and technical domains can accelerate outcomes that would otherwise be difficult. To support teaming, ARPA-E planned to publish and maintain a Teaming Partner List on the ARPA-E eXCHANGE portal. Organizations that want to be listed are instructed to submit organizational and contact details, organization type, areas of expertise, and a short capabilities statement through the ARPA-E portal, with the understanding that the information will be made public. ARPA-E is explicit that inclusion on the list is not an endorsement and that the agency will not pay or reimburse respondents for submitting information.
Administratively, the opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0001119, with an anticipated funding instrument of a cooperative agreement and a cost-sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarifications that would appear in the final FOA. At the time of the notice, the FOA itself had not yet been issued; ARPA-E indicated it expected the final FOA in April or May 2014 and that the FOA would ultimately control program goals, technical metrics, selection criteria, and application instructions. The posting date is April 11, 2014, with an original and current closing date of May 30, 2014 (for the notice and partnering process, not the yet-to-be-issued FOA). A point of contact was provided for access issues: Barry E. Ross at ARPA-E (barry.ross@hq.doe.gov, 202-287-1743).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the MOVE opportunity?
MOVE stands for Methane Observation Networks with Innovative Technology. It is an ARPA-E notice describing an upcoming Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) called MONITOR (Methane Observation Networks with Innovative Technology to Obtain Reductions). The notice is intended to help interested parties prepare for the upcoming FOA and assemble project teams.
What is the planned FOA called, and what does MONITOR stand for?
The planned FOA is called MONITOR, which stands for Methane Observation Networks with Innovative Technology to Obtain Reductions.
What problem is ARPA-E trying to solve with this program?
ARPA-E is aiming to fund disruptive, lower-cost methane sensing approaches so methane measurement becomes inexpensive and practical enough to deploy widely across the natural gas value chain. Better measurement is expected to enable faster detection of leaks and operational upsets, which can materially reduce methane emissions associated with natural gas production and use.
Which parts of the natural gas system are in scope?
The notice describes a focus on the oil and gas system from the wellhead through processing, transport, and delivery to end users.
What types of projects is the planned FOA expected to support?
ARPA-E indicates the planned FOA is expected to support two general types of research and development efforts: (1) complete end-to-end systems that combine methane measurement hardware with data analytics to estimate emission rates and pinpoint leak locations, and (2) partial solutions that introduce promising sensing concepts that may be earlier-stage but could become enabling components for future monitoring networks.
What is meant by an "end-to-end" methane monitoring system in this notice?
An end-to-end system is described as pairing methane measurement hardware with analytics that can estimate emissions and locate leaks, while also addressing practical implementation needs such as data quality control and digital communications so the outputs are credible and usable for operators.
What is meant by a "partial solution" under the planned approach?
A partial solution refers to a promising sensing concept that may still be too early-stage to integrate into a full monitoring network, but could later serve as a key component that reduces cost or improves performance in next-generation systems.
Does ARPA-E view methane monitoring as only a sensor development challenge?
No. The notice frames methane monitoring as a system-level challenge rather than just a sensor problem, emphasizing the need for integrated architectures, supporting data streams, analytics, and deployment considerations.
What example monitoring architectures are mentioned?
The notice mentions example architectures including a single high-sensitivity fixed sensor, a network of many lower-cost fixed sensors, imaging-based approaches, vehicle-mounted sensors that combine concentration and wind data, sensors on conventional or unmanned aircraft, satellite-based sensing, and biological approaches (for example, plants that visually or chemically signal methane presence).
Why is methane concentration data alone often not enough?
ARPA-E notes that methane concentration data alone is usually insufficient for practical monitoring. Systems may also need wind speed and direction and other weather variables (such as temperature or precipitation) so dispersion models and related analytics can estimate leak location and leak rate.
What kinds of supplemental data does ARPA-E highlight as important?
The notice specifically calls out wind speed and direction and other weather variables such as temperature or precipitation as potentially necessary inputs for dispersion modeling and analytics.
What sensing hardware innovations are highlighted as relevant?
On the sensing side, the notice highlights reduced-cost optical spectroscopy (such as cheaper lasers or detectors or novel optical configurations), improved and cheaper imaging (including higher resolution, faster performance, and non-cryogenic options), and mobile sensing platforms including ground vehicles and crewed or uncrewed aircraft.
What data analytics and software methods are highlighted as relevant?
On the analytics side, the notice highlights dispersion modeling, microclimatic modeling, GIS integration, reinforcement learning, and data quality assurance.
What deployment and integration considerations are emphasized?
The notice points to systems integration and field-hardening topics such as communications, reliability, and robustness in harsh or extreme environments, reflecting an interest in deployable solutions rather than lab-only demonstrations.
Is this posting the final FOA?
No. The notice states that its purpose is not to announce final funding terms. ARPA-E indicates that the FOA had not yet been issued at the time of the notice and that the final FOA would control program goals, technical metrics, selection criteria, and application instructions.
When was the final FOA expected (per the notice)?
The notice indicates ARPA-E expected the final FOA in April or May 2014.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this opportunity?
The notice identifies the opportunity as Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0001119.
What funding instrument is anticipated?
The anticipated funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
Is cost sharing or matching expected?
Yes. The notice indicates there is a cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarifications that would appear in the final FOA.
What is the main purpose of this notice posting, if not final funding terms?
A major purpose stated in the notice is to help applicants assemble teams ahead of the FOA release and to support teaming activities.
Does ARPA-E encourage team formation, and what kind of teams?
Yes. ARPA-E strongly encourages interdisciplinary, cross-sector project teams and argues that collaboration across organizations and technical domains can accelerate outcomes.
What is the Teaming Partner List and where will it be hosted?
ARPA-E planned to publish and maintain a Teaming Partner List on the ARPA-E eXCHANGE portal to help organizations identify potential collaborators.
How does an organization request to be listed on the Teaming Partner List?
Organizations are instructed to submit organizational and contact details, organization type, areas of expertise, and a short capabilities statement through the ARPA-E portal, with the understanding that the information will be made public.
Will the information submitted for the Teaming Partner List be public?
Yes. The notice states that the submitted information will be made public.
Does inclusion on the Teaming Partner List mean ARPA-E endorses an organization?
No. ARPA-E explicitly states that inclusion on the list is not an endorsement.
Will ARPA-E pay or reimburse organizations for submitting information for teaming purposes?
No. ARPA-E states it will not pay or reimburse respondents for submitting information.
What are the posting date and closing date listed in the notice?
The posting date is April 11, 2014. The original and current closing date listed is May 30, 2014 (for the notice and partnering process, not for the not-yet-issued FOA).
Does the May 30, 2014 closing date apply to the final FOA application?
The notice clarifies that the May 30, 2014 date is for the notice and partnering process, not the yet-to-be-issued FOA.
Who is the point of contact for access issues?
The notice provides a point of contact for access issues: Barry E. Ross at ARPA-E (barry.ross@hq.doe.gov, 202-287-1743).
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