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2010-2023
Drill site with flare at twilight
Oil & Gas
July 27, 2022
Op-ed

New rules are coming for methane emissions in Canada. And not a moment too soon.

On our path to net-zero by 2050, our methane strategy can be a win-win-win for government, industry and Canadians
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Pumpjacks on oil well site
Oil & Gas
June 19, 2022
Op-ed

Why Canada can meet its oil and gas emissions targets

Existing technology can achieve deep emission cuts
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Cover of submission on Reducing methane emissions from Canada’s oil and gas sector
Oil & Gas
May 31, 2022
Publication

Reducing methane emissions from Canada’s oil and gas sector

Submission to Environment and Climate Change Canada
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March 29, 2022
Media Release

2030 Emissions Reduction Plan is a turning point for climate action

Success now hinges on rigorous implementation of the policies outlined in the plan
Portrait of Simon Dyer
cover of Decarbonizing Canada’s oil and gas supply
Oil & Gas
March 21, 2022
Publication

Decarbonizing Canada’s oil and gas supply

Cutting the sector’s emissions by 2030 is key to reaching net-zero by 2050
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Letter callling for improving Emissions Reduction Fund
Oil & Gas
December 14, 2021
Publication

Pembina Institute calls for retaining and improving Emissions Reduction Fund

Letter to Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Oil sands mine site. Piles of dirt in a pit dug into the ground with excavators on site.
Electricity, Oil & Gas
November 15, 2021
Article

COP26 is over. What’s next? (Hint: rapid change for Alberta)

Back in Edmonton, Simon Dyer maps out priorities to meet climate commitments made in Glasgow
Portrait of Simon Dyer
October 13, 2021
Media Release

Pembina Institute applauds Canada’s commitment to the Global Methane Pledge

Momentum is building for addressing global methane emissions, and Canada can be a leader
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cover for raising ambition
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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July 6, 2021
Media Release

B.C.’s hydrogen strategy misses opportunity to prioritize green hydrogen

Province could maximize climate opportunity by prioritizing lowest-carbon hydrogen production: Pembina Institute
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cover ot methane leaks report
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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November 9, 2020
Media Release

Canada must keep methane targets in sight as it proceeds with provincial agreements

Pembina Institute reacts to methane equivalency agreements between Ottawa and provinces
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October 23, 2020
Media Release

In addition to methane reductions, federal fund will create jobs and enable leadership

Pembina Institute reacts to roll out of federal Emissions Reduction Fund
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October 6, 2020
Media Release

Alberta can only become preferred energy source with commitment to net-zero emissions

Pembina Institute reacts to Government of Alberta’s new natural gas vision and strategy
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
September 3, 2020
Media Release

Without federal action, Canada will miss easiest, cheapest opportunity to reduce climate emissions

New analysis shows oil and gas methane regulations will create a gap of up to seven million tonnes