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Cover of Getting on Track with Oilsands plant at sunset
Oil & Gas
March 1, 2022
Publication

Getting on Track

A primer on challenges to reducing carbon emissions in Canada’s oilsands
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March 1, 2022
Media Release

New report shows oilsands companies need to get on track to meet climate goals

A cap on GHG emissions is essential to motivating producers to stay the course to net zero by using available technology
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
January 13, 2022
Media Release

The gap in Canada’s climate plan: Driving down emissions from the oil and gas sector

The International Energy Agency commends ambitious climate targets, but success hinges on implementing a cap on emissions from oil and gas
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Cover principles to guide oil and gas cap
Oil & Gas
January 7, 2022
Publication

Recommendations on principles to guide the implementation of an oil and gas cap

Submission to the Net-Zero Advisory Body
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Letter callling for improving Emissions Reduction Fund
December 14, 2021
Publication

Pembina Institute calls for retaining and improving Emissions Reduction Fund

Letter to Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
First page of Pembina Institute response letter.
October 21, 2021
Publication

Pembina Institute Response to the Public Inquiry into Anti-Alberta Energy Campaigns (the Allan Inquiry)

Pembina Institute direct reply to the invitation to respond
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
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
March 9, 2021
Media Release

Regulatory framework, barriers and public funding issues face new carbon capture working group

Pembina Institute reacts to Alberta-Canada CCUS working group announcement
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Cover of hydrogen strategy comments
February 24, 2021
Publication

Recommendations for advancing Alberta’s hydrogen strategy

Submission to the Government of Alberta
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January 15, 2021
Media Release

Two thirds of Albertans support reaching net-zero emissions by 2050

Polling reveals 68 per cent support strong climate action
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
October 6, 2020
Media Release

Alberta can only become preferred energy source with commitment to net-zero emissions

Pembina Institute reacts to Government of Alberta’s new natural gas vision and strategy
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
workers installing solar panels on house roof
Buildings
June 16, 2020
Op-ed

Axing Energy Efficiency Alberta costs homeowners, risks jobs

Lost are efficiency programs, a rooftop solar initiative, and emissions reductions programs
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
joint letter image
Oil & Gas
June 4, 2020
Publication

Request for oil and gas monitoring and reporting requirements to be fully reinstated

Joint letter to Alberta ministers of environment and energy
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
pumpjack at well site
Oil & Gas
April 21, 2020
Op-ed

Link orphan-well aid cash with tougher regulations

Financial support for oil and gas sector must uphold the polluter-pay principle
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
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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