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Oil & Gas
July 13, 2026
Media Release
New Pathways MOU relies on more taxpayer dollars for carbon capture, proposes government support for oil production
The non-binding agreement with the Oil Sands Alliance confirms carbon capture project has shrunk by half
Oil & Gas
July 6, 2026
Media Release
Alberta-Ontario pipeline proposal wrong remedy to energy security, economic diversification risks
Without any declared interest from private sector, neither Premier Smith nor Premier Ford ruled out the possibility of tens of billions of taxpayer dollars being spent on another new pipeline
Oil & Gas
July 2, 2026
Media Release
Unable to find a private company to back pipeline, governments resort to 90% taxpayer ownership
Today’s announcement breaks two promises that the federal and Alberta governments have repeatedly made to Canadians – that a pipeline would be privately financed and would be contingent on oilsands companies reducing their emissions
Oil & Gas
July 2, 2026
Media Release
Full year without private sector interest confirms new West Coast pipeline is political, not economic
Despite extraordinary efforts by both the federal and provincial governments to clear the way for a pipeline to move ahead, companies recognize the near-term reality of peaking global oil demand
Electricity
June 26, 2026
Media Release
Announcement of five priority intertie projects latest major step forward in building resilient, low-cost Canadian electricity system
Respective governments must keep up the momentum, and follow through with funding, convening, commitment to good-faith negotiations and regulatory assistance
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June 25, 2026
Media Release
Pembina Institute position on the importance of Alberta remaining in Canada
Founded and headquartered in Alberta, the Pembina Institute continues to work for a prosperous, climate-safe future for the people of this province, and for all Canadians
Buildings
June 25, 2026
Publication
Resilient but Not Ready
Affordability, trade and workforce barriers limit Alberta’s retrofit supply chain
Buildings
June 25, 2026
Media Release
Alberta risks missing out on $5.8B in GDP and 24,000 jobs due to building supply chain issues
New report highlights supply chain constraints as a key factor slowing Alberta’s progress on energy security and housing affordability
Customer Energy
June 19, 2026
Publication
Demand-Side Management Programs that Work in Alberta
Reflections from Alberta’s retrofit sector
Oil & Gas
June 17, 2026
Media Release
Canada’s LNG exports face a global energy market in rapid transition
Looming oversupply and accelerating deployment of low-cost renewables weakens business case for new projects
Electricity
June 16, 2026
Media Release