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2010-2023
The cover of the report, featuring a worker using a wrench while wearing high-vis clothing and a hard hat, outdoors with the sun setting in the background
Equitable Transition, Oil & Gas
August 14, 2025
Publication

Drilling Down

Oil and gas jobs in transition
Portrait of Janetta McKenzie Portrait of Megan Gordon
An orphan well in a field with fall colours, in Athabasca Country, AB
Oil & Gas
August 8, 2025
Article

That old well in your community? It might be leaking gas into the air and groundwater

Oil and gas companies should pay to properly address the long-term environmental risks of Canada’s 500,000+ non-producing wells
Portrait of Amanda Bryant
The front cover of the report, featuring a picture of an old, rusty oil well in a field close to Nordegg,Alberta
Oil & Gas
July 31, 2025
Publication

Unfinished Business

Addressing the emissions and environmental risks of Canada’s non-producing oil and gas wells
Portrait of Amanda Bryant
Buildings, Electricity, Equitable Transition, Oil & Gas, Remote Communities, Transportation
July 22, 2025
Media Release

CleanBC key to resilient economy, reducing emissions, making life more affordable in B.C.

Expanding clean electricity is biggest opportunity for economy, energy security, climate
A truck in an oilsands mine in Alberta
Oil & Gas
June 17, 2025
Article

Grand bargains and perilous pitfalls

Before any new pipeline is seriously discussed, Alberta’s recent emissions claims should be put into context
Portrait of Janetta McKenzie
The front cover of the report, featuring the title and a picture of pipes at an oil and gas production site
Oil & Gas
May 22, 2025
Publication

Raising the Bar

How targets and measurement are crucial to leadership on oil and gas methane
Portrait of Amanda Bryant
Natural gas well pad in B.C.
Oil & Gas
May 22, 2025
Article

B.C. meets its methane emissions target early

The province is showing what can be achieved with strong regulations informed by accurate measurements
Portrait of Amanda Bryant
Oil & Gas
May 22, 2025
Media Release

B.C. meets its methane emissions target two years early, while still growing oil and gas production

New Pembina report finds B.C. is showing leadership with strong methane regulations informed by accurate measurement
Portrait of Amanda Bryant
The front cover of the report, featuring the title and pictures of oil and gas facilities and a male worker wearing protective clothing
Oil & Gas
May 8, 2025
Publication

Canada's Methane Opportunity: Innovation, Exports, Jobs

Canada's methane mitigation industry is thriving, with well-paying jobs and investment likely to grow if strong methane regulations are in place
Oil & Gas
May 8, 2025
Media Release

Methane mitigation industry poised to drive growth in Canadian jobs, investment and exports

Leadership across Canada in reducing methane emissions from oil and gas production has created a dynamic mitigation sector, with exportable technologies and expertise
Portrait of Amanda Bryant
Buildings, Oil & Gas
April 29, 2025
Media Release

B.C. climate update shows urgent need to build resilient economy while reducing emissions

Expansion of clean energy, EV infrastructure and building retrofits can strengthen the economy, create jobs, decrease the cost of living, and reduce emissions
Portrait of Jessica McIlroy
The front page of the report, which features a picture of gas valves.
Oil & Gas
February 20, 2025
Publication

Decarbonizing British Columbia’s Upstream Gas

Potential pathways for facilities in the Montney formation
various old Pembina Institute logos
Worker at oil wellsite
Oil & Gas
February 12, 2025
Article

Action on methane makes sense now more than ever

Using cost-effective measures to further reduce methane emissions will help, not hinder, Canada's oil and gas sector at this time of uncertainty
Portrait of Amanda Bryant
First page of the submission
Oil & Gas
November 25, 2024
Publication

Comments on Red Tape Reduction Changes to Directive 060

Pembina Institute submission to the Alberta Energy Regulator
Portrait of Amanda Bryant
A Canadian flag flying on the top of the Peace Tower, part of the Canadian Parliament Building in Ottawa.
Oil & Gas
November 21, 2024
Article

Remarks at the Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources

For the Committee's study 'Climate Change: Canadian Oil and Gas Industry'
Portrait of Simon Dyer