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Oil & Gas
April 29, 2024
Publication

Modelling future impacts of the oil and gas emissions cap

Contextualizing the Conference Board of Canada’s analysis
Portrait of Janetta McKenzie
Electricity, Oil & Gas
April 19, 2024
Media Release

One year since launch, no material progress on Alberta climate plan

Province is falling further behind global momentum on low-carbon economic growth
various old Pembina Institute logos Portrait of Simon Dyer
Electricity, Oil & Gas
April 19, 2024
Publication

The one-year anniversary of Alberta’s Emissions Reduction and Energy Development plan

An assessment of progress to date and recommendations for action
Portrait of Simon Dyer various old Pembina Institute logos Portrait of Scott MacDougall various old Pembina Institute logos Portrait of Monica Curtis
Copy of letter to Minister Guilbeault about Canada's 2035 emissions target
April 9, 2024
Publication

Letter to Minister Steven Guilbeault on 2035 emissions reduction target

Faster pace of change needed between now and 2035
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Oil & Gas
April 2, 2024
Media Release

New poll shows clear public support for tackling methane emissions

Governments should move quickly to implement strengthened regulations and meet public expectations
Portrait of Amanda Bryant
Oil & Gas
March 21, 2024
Publication

Meeting the emissions cap

A feasible pathway for the oil and gas sector
Portrait of Janetta McKenzie various old Pembina Institute logos
Methane flaring on a high pipe in winter
Oil & Gas
March 13, 2024
Article

Achievable and fair amendments to Canada's methane regulations

Draft amendments take a common-sense approach to oil and gas methane emissions
Portrait of Amanda Bryant
Oilsands refinery in Fort McMurray
Oil & Gas
February 20, 2024
Op-ed

Emissions cap needed to spur reductions from highly profitable energy industry

Alberta can prepare for a world in which not only is demand for fossil fuels declining, but the emissions associated with those products are more highly scrutinized
Portrait of Janetta McKenzie
cover of joint submission
Oil & Gas
February 20, 2024
Publication

Comments on Amending the Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds

Joint submission from Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, Canadian Lung Association, David Suzuki Foundation, Pembina Institute, Clean Air Task Force and Environmental Defense Fund
Oil & Gas
February 15, 2024
Media Release

Pembina reacts to Government of Alberta’s submission on federal methane regulations

Draft amendments to oil and gas methane regulations leverage cost-effective, common-sense solutions
Portrait of Amanda Bryant
semitruck on highway
Transportation
February 7, 2024
Article

The road to clean fuel

Leads to a smaller carbon footprint but not necessarily a net-zero transportation system
Hongyu Xiao
Shell Oil refinery in Hemmingstedt, Dithmarschen, Germany in summer
Oil & Gas
January 23, 2024
Article

Methane state of play, Part 2: Measurement matters

Improving oil and gas methane inventories through measurement
Portrait of Amanda Bryant
Oil & Gas
January 22, 2024
Article

Alberta oil and gas emissions reduction progress report  

New policy is needed to address emissions from Alberta’s highest polluting sector
various old Pembina Institute logos
Chris Severson-Baker at the Alberta Climate Summit
December 20, 2023
Article

Canada hit the climate action accelerator in 2023, but some provinces are riding the brakes

Boldness and clarity of COP28 final agreement has profound implications for our country
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
December 13, 2023
Media Release

Pembina Institute reacts to conclusion of COP28 in Dubai

Final agreement highlights first global commitments to transition away from fossil fuels and triple renewable energy capacity by 2030
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker