Chris is the executive director of the Pembina Institute. He worked with the Institute from 1996 to 2016, then spent three years at the Alberta Energy Regulator before returning in 2020, most recently serving as senior director of the industrial decarbonization group before becoming executive director in 2022. He is a leading expert on responsible energy development, with specific expertise in oil and gas, oilsands and electricity.
Chris holds a B.Sc. in environmental and conservation science from the University of Alberta and a Master of Arts in environment and management from Royal Roads University.
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Chris Severson-Baker's Research & Analysis
Electricity, Oil & Gas
November 27, 2025
Media Release
Alberta-Ottawa memorandum missed opportunity for policy reset; opens door to province-by-province weakening of climate regulations
Business case for any new pipeline still rests on global outlook for oil demand – not Canadian climate policies
Buildings, Electricity, Equitable Transition, Oil & Gas, Remote Communities, Transportation
November 13, 2025
Media Release
New major projects have potential to be “climate competitive”
Federal policy consistency key to achieving economic, climate goals
Equitable Transition
November 11, 2025
Op-ed
Workers are the foundation of Canada’s nation-building agenda
Buildings, Carbon Removal, Electricity, Equitable Transition, Oil & Gas, Remote Communities, Transportation
November 4, 2025
Media Release