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2010-2023
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 front cover of the report, featuring a picture of an oil refinery in Alberta, with several different Canadian provincial flags in the foreground
Electricity, Oil & Gas
March 4, 2026
Publication

Canadian Carbon Pricing Systems 2025 Review

Prepared for the International Institute for Sustainable Development and Global Affairs Canada
Portrait of Jason Wang Ian Sanderson Portrait of Will Noel
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
Oil & Gas
February 26, 2026
Media Release

Alberta budget shows doubling down on oil and gas wrong remedy for province’s future

Premier’s talk of industrial diversification is welcome, but must be followed through with policies that allow new industries to grow
Jan Gorski
Carbon Removal, Electricity, Oil & Gas, Sustainable Workforce
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
Pembina Strategic Plan 2026-2030 cover with solar and wind
Buildings, Carbon Removal, Electricity, Sustainable Workforce, Oil & Gas, Remote Communities, Transportation
February 9, 2026
Publication

Strategic Plan 2026-2030

Pembina Institute's plan to advance Canada’s clean energy transformation
Pembina Institute
A picture of the front cover of the report, with title, subtitle and authors listed
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
Title page of submission
Oil & Gas
January 16, 2026
Publication

Five-year limits are crucial to the efficacy of equivalency agreements

Pembina Institute comments and recommendations submitted to the Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources
Portrait of Amanda Bryant
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
Oil & Gas
December 8, 2025
Media Release

Energy transition-aligned industries would provide greater economic benefits to B.C. than LNG

Allocating province’s hydro power to battery supply chains and other emerging sectors would create more jobs and add more GDP
Ian Sanderson Portrait of Will Noel Portrait of Janetta McKenzie
Cover of the Power Struggle report featuring a transmission tower
Oil & Gas
December 8, 2025
Publication

Power Struggle

Exploring the economic and climate trade-offs of LNG electrification in British Columbia
Ian Sanderson Portrait of Will Noel Portrait of Janetta McKenzie
Flaring from an oil and gas facility
Oil & Gas
December 5, 2025
Article

No, the Ottawa-Alberta MoU is not a win on methane

Delay in Alberta’s delivery of a 75% reduction was a costly, and unnecessary, concession from Ottawa
Portrait of Amanda Bryant