Matt DreisSenior Analyst

Matt Dreis is a senior analyst with the Pembina Institute's oil and gas program. Prior to joining the institute, Matt worked on resource and technology development for novel lithium extraction from subsurface oilfield brines with Prairie Lithium, building on his previous critical minerals work quantifying the environmental impacts of global lithium extraction methods and developing technologies.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in geology and Master of Science in sustainable energy development, both from the University of Calgary, in addition to multiple years of oil and gas experience working for contractors across North America. In his free time, you can find Matt training for adventure races and growing giant pumpkins.

Contact Matt Dreis

cell: 403-861-3635 • email: mattd@pembina.org

Matt Dreis's Recent Publications

Meeting the emissions cap A feasible pathway for the oil and gas sector

Publication March 21, 2024- By Janetta McKenzie, Matt Dreis

Our analysts show how voluntary commitments already made by oilsands companies—like the Pathways Alliance plan to reduce emissions by 22 Mt per year by 2030— in addition to federal and provincial targets to reduce oil and gas methane by 75%, along with electrification, carbon, capture, storage and utilization (CCUS) and several other measures can move Canada toward the emissions cap target in the required timeline.

Alberta's progress in reducing oil and gas emissions Status of commitments made, and recommendations

Publication Jan. 24, 2024- By Matt Dreis

Alberta oil and gas emissions reduction progress report   New policy is needed to address emissions from Alberta’s highest polluting sector

Blog Jan. 22, 2024- By Matt Dreis