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2010-2023
August 12, 2021
Media Release

New research assesses climate potential of blue hydrogen

Carbon intensity will vary widely based on upstream emissions, production, and rate of carbon capture
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August 12, 2021
Publication

Carbon intensity of blue hydrogen production

Accounting for technology and upstream emissions
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Oil & Gas
August 4, 2021
Publication

The case for raising ambition in curbing methane pollution

Higher federal and provincial targets on methane are within reach
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Oil & Gas
July 30, 2021
Article

Inactive and orphaned wells continue to present challenges for landowners

Pembina Institute provides solutions and guides on our updated liabilities webpages
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Remote Communities
July 28, 2021
Publication

Reducing emissions from diesel generators in remote communities

How smart policy decisions can drive the transition to renewables
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July 23, 2021
Media Release

New research finds Canadian provinces and territories unprepared to deliver a safe climate

Assessment reveals serious shortfalls in policies, measures necessary to lower greenhouse gas emissions
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Remote Communities
June 28, 2021
Publication

Diesel Subsidies — Simplified, Part I

In remote communities, subsidies mask the true cost of using diesel fuel and impede the transition to clean energy systems
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June 16, 2021
Publication

Connecting Canada on the Road to 2030

Exploring the climate benefits and impacts of teleworking
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June 9, 2021
Media Release

Proposed hydrogen project a big improvement

Pembina Institute reacts to Air Products plan to build a blue hydrogen energy complex in Alberta
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Oil & Gas
May 31, 2021
Publication

Evaluating the benefits of using new technologies to find methane leaks

Summary plus full paper
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Oil & Gas
May 27, 2021
Article

Suncor’s emissions reduction plan is a solid step forward

Pledging to reach net-zero by 2050, the oilsands producer signals aggressive cut
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May 18, 2021
Media Release

IEA special report maps major transformation in energy sector to meet climate goals

Pembina Institute reacts to the International Energy Agency’s roadmap to limit global warming
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May 13, 2021
Article

IEA special report to provide global roadmap to net-zero

The International Energy Agency’s new analysis will show what limiting global warming means for the energy sector
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Grid-tied solar installation
Remote Communities
May 4, 2021
Article

Better government policies will unlock the cash remote Indigenous communities need for clean energy

Innovative government funding policy and strategic private partnerships are essential to finance Indigenous-owned power generation
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April 27, 2021
Article

Delivering on the promise of nature-based carbon offsets

Developing a credible offset market depends on the quality and measurement of natural assets
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