Jan is an analyst with the responsible fossil fuels team at the Pembina Institute, Canada’s leading energy think tank.  Prior to joining the Pembina Insitute, Jan worked in consulting on oil and gas emissions. Through this work he gained a thorough understanding of the technical challenges associated with quantifying emissions.
 
He holds a master's degree in mechanical engineering and a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, both from Carleton University. His graduate research was focused on alternative fuel combustion. He also completed an internship in Stuttgart, Germany, assisting with research at a carbon capture test facility.

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Jan Gorski's Recent Publications

Achieving methane reductions through carbon pricing in Alberta Policy Briefing

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Dec. 13, 2018 - By Jan Gorski, Duncan Kenyon

The Government of Alberta expects to achieve significant reductions in methane emissions through carbon pricing policies, but there are significant uncertainties and gaps in the regulations. This policy brief explains the problems and provides suggestions to ensure there is a meaningful price on methane emissions in Alberta's carbon pricing system.

Policy Approaches for Reducing Methane Emissions Comparing regulations, carbon pricing, and subsidies

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Nov. 26, 2018 - By Jan Gorski, Duncan Kenyon, Benjamin Israel, Maximilian Kniewasser

Addressing methane from the oil and gas sector has become increasingly popular as a way to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs).  Despite its complexity, methane can be managed effectively and inexpensively, making it one of the most cost-effective ways to address climate change. In this report, we compare three policy approaches to addressing methane: regulations, pricing, and subsidies.

The oilsands in a decarbonizing Canada Fact sheet

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Nov. 13, 2018 - By Benjamin Israel, Jan Gorski, Morrigan Simpson-Marran

With more interest on what a decarbonizing economy could mean for Canada, the potential climate liability of Alberta's oilsands has become the new focus in an longstanding debate around the industry. To help ground the discussion, the Pembina Institute has compiled recent research and analysis into a fact sheet.

Curbing methane pollution demands accurate reporting We have speed limits, but no speedometers

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July 5, 2018 - By Jan Gorski

A strong reporting system will reward oil and gas companies that have invested the time and money to reduce their methane emissions.

The state of methane regulations Regulations announced but not yet in place as of April 2018

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April 19, 2018 - By Jan Gorski

An infographic on the state of methane regulations in Canada as of April 2018.