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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
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
Electricity, Sustainable Workforce, Oil & Gas, Transportation
November 26, 2025
Media Release

CleanBC review shows plan is working, clean energy is path to strong economy

Growing supply of clean electricity remains biggest opportunity for affordability, jobs, energy security, climate
Portrait of Jessica McIlroy
Industrial facilities in Sherwood Park
Oil & Gas
November 21, 2025
Article

Canada must meet the moment by finalizing methane regulations

New Pembina Institute report shows that strengthened regulations are integral to climate competitiveness
Portrait of Amanda Bryant
Meeting the Moment cover featuring workers and an oil well
Oil & Gas
November 12, 2025
Publication

Meeting the Moment

Why finalized methane regulations will be key to Canada’s climate competitiveness
Portrait of Amanda Bryant
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
A farmhouse in a field in rural Alberta, with a cloudy sky
Electricity, Oil & Gas
October 30, 2025
Article

New landowner guides to energy development

Our new resources help Albertans navigate the benefits and risks of hosting energy projects – including oil and gas, and renewables – on their land
Portrait of Janetta McKenzie Portrait of Jason Wang
Cover of the Landowners' Guide featuring oil wells and livestock
Oil & Gas
October 30, 2025
Publication

Landowners’ Guide to Oil and Gas Development

Fourth edition, all new and revised
Portrait of Janetta McKenzie Portrait of Amanda Bryant