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2010-2023
The Shell Quest carbon capture facility in Fort Saskatchewan, AB. Workers pictured in the foreground.
Carbon Removal, Electricity, Oil & Gas
March 12, 2026
Article

The magic of $130 by 2030

Understanding the “effective” price in Alberta’s industrial carbon pricing system
Portrait of Janetta McKenzie
Oil & Gas
March 5, 2026
Media Release

Oilsands executive's comments out of step with goal of Alberta-Ottawa talks

Without a strong, functioning TIER, there will be no CCS built in Alberta, in the oilsands or any sector
Portrait of Janetta McKenzie
The flags of Canada and Alberta
Carbon Removal, Electricity, Oil & Gas
March 3, 2026
Article

What should Canadians expect from the Ottawa-Alberta MOU talks?

Four specific outcomes are necessary for a climate-competitive Canada
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker Portrait of Janetta McKenzie various old Pembina Institute logos
Flags of Alberta and Canada flying beside each other
Carbon Removal, Oil & Gas
February 27, 2026
Op-ed

Four crucial outcomes Canadians need from the Alberta-Ottawa MOU talks

 Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Carbon Removal, Electricity, Sustainable Workforce, Oil & Gas
February 17, 2026
Media Release

Pembina Institute releases four must-have results from Ottawa-Alberta MOU talks

These four specific items would make a strong foundation for Canada’s climate competitiveness
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
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Electricity, Oil & Gas
February 6, 2026
Publication

Measuring and Maintaining Carbon Markets in Canada

Feedback to Environment and Climate Change Canada's 'Driving Effective Carbon Markets in Canada' discussion paper
Tim Weis 2025 Ian Sanderson
Electricity, Oil & Gas
January 12, 2026
Media Release

Alberta’s recasting of MOU in light of Venezuela raises concerns

Both Alberta and Ottawa must stay true to their promise to institute strong regulations that will drive down oil and gas emissions
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Unbuilt pipeline infrastructure in Alberta
Electricity, Oil & Gas
December 18, 2025
Op-ed

MOU negotiations will hinge on whether Alberta comes to the table in good faith

Canada would have a better chance of fighting climate change if its highest-emitting province co-operated, but nothing is final until it is final
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Oil & Gas
December 16, 2025
Media Release

Federal methane regulations well designed, but their effect will be decided in Alberta MOU talks

B.C. has already proven industry can thrive while meeting strong regulation to drive down emissions of the powerful greenhouse gas
Portrait of Amanda Bryant
Oilsands mining trucks
Sustainable Workforce, Oil & Gas
December 3, 2025
Op-ed

For oil and gas insight, look at what companies are doing – not what politicians are saying

Booms and busts are nothing new to Alberta workers, but are we ready for a bust without a boom?
Portrait of Janetta McKenzie Portrait of Megan Gordon
Electricity, Oil & Gas
November 27, 2025
Media Release

Alberta-Ottawa memorandum opens door to province-by-province weakening of climate regulations

Business case for any new pipeline still rests on global outlook for oil demand – not Canadian climate policies
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Buildings, Carbon Removal, Electricity, Sustainable Workforce, Oil & Gas, Remote Communities, Transportation
November 4, 2025
Media Release

Budget 2025 sets stage for climate-competitive Canada

Actions that grow and support clean sectors most likely to result in lasting economic, security, climate and affordability benefits
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Electricity pylons at sunset
Buildings, Carbon Removal, Electricity, Sustainable Workforce, Oil & Gas, Remote Communities, Transportation
October 31, 2025
Op-ed

For Canada to be ‘climate competitive’ we need to stay the course on key industrial policies

Pembina Institute testimony to the House Environment and Sustainable Development Committee
Portrait of Janetta McKenzie