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May 7, 2021
Media Release

Weakening the oilsands liability fund sends the wrong message

Pembina Institute reacts to proposed changes to Alberta’s Mine Financial Security Program
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Oilsands facilities in Alberta - large trucks with cloudy sky
Oil & Gas
April 6, 2021
Article

Emissions improvements at some facilities are encouraging but not reflective of oilsands overall

Resource quality and technology variability means findings can’t be extrapolated across the sector
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Oilsands facilities next to water body
March 12, 2021
Op-ed

Investors looking for a clear and credible climate plan in Alberta

Starts with a commitment to short-term emissions-reduction goals
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Oil & Gas
November 23, 2020
Article

For Canadian oil companies, time to decarbonize is running out

The pressure is on to adapt quickly to remain competitive in a changing world
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first page of letter to Public Inquiry into Anti-Alberta Energy Campaigns
October 13, 2020
Publication

Reply to Public Inquiry into Anti-Alberta Energy Campaigns

Pembina Institute response to invitation to apply as a participant for commentary
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Refinery in Alberta
Oil & Gas
September 16, 2020
Article

BP’s peak oil prediction – and the future of oil in a net-zero Canada

Energy transition needs behaviour changes, rapid deployment of clean technology
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Oil & Gas
September 4, 2020
Media Release

Government action holding oilsands operators to account on tailings management long overdue

Pembina Institute reacts to the Commission on Environmental Cooperation’s finding on oilsands tailings
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February 19, 2020
Media Release

New report documents clash between rising oilsands emissions and Canada’s climate commitments

Pembina Institute recommends measures to halt rising emissions and decarbonize the oilsands sector
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Report cover: Sunset over the oilsands
Oil & Gas
February 19, 2020
Publication

The oilsands in a carbon-constrained Canada

The collision course between overall emissions and national climate commitments
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Oilsands mine in Alberta
Oil & Gas
February 12, 2020
Op-ed

Regardless of the decision, Teck Frontier proves the system is still broken

We need to understand how individual projects fit into Canada’s long-term decarbonization pathways
Portrait of Simon Dyer
January 9, 2020
Media Release

Cenovus shows companies are willing to accept more stringent climate policies

Pembina Institute reacts to Cenovus Energy Inc. announcement of new climate targets
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August 30, 2019
Publication

Pembina Institute comments on the proposed Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) system

Formal submission to Environment and Parks, Government of Alberta
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July 25, 2019
Media Release

Pending approval of new oilsands mine cause for concern

Pembina Institute and Ecojustice react to Joint Review Panel recommendation to approve new oilsands mine
Oil & Gas
July 24, 2019
Article

What it takes to greenlight a new oilsands mega-mine

Examining the pending Teck Frontier open pit mine decision
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Oil & Gas
March 14, 2019
Article

Why Alberta’s current pollution pricing is better for reducing oil and gas emissions

CCIR system creates a strong incentive for new facilities to design and build best in class performance
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