Research & Analysis
November 2, 2021
Media Release
Alberta’s emission reduction investments no substitute for climate plan
An emission reduction trajectory would provide certainty for industry and investors![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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May 27, 2021
Article
Suncor’s emissions reduction plan is a solid step forward
Pledging to reach net-zero by 2050, the oilsands producer signals aggressive cut![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
May 7, 2021
Media Release
Weakening the oilsands liability fund sends the wrong message
Pembina Institute reacts to proposed changes to Alberta’s Mine Financial Security Program![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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April 27, 2021
Publication
Nature-based climate solutions
With well-designed protocols, Canada’s natural assets could provide significant carbon offsets![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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April 6, 2021
Article
Emissions improvements at some facilities are encouraging but not reflective of oilsands overall
Resource quality and technology variability means findings can’t be extrapolated across the sector![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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February 24, 2021
Publication
Recommendations for advancing Alberta’s hydrogen strategy
Submission to the Government of Alberta![Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/chris-24.jpg?itok=AOLwE5rg)
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Oil & Gas
September 16, 2020
Article
BP’s peak oil prediction – and the future of oil in a net-zero Canada
Energy transition needs behaviour changes, rapid deployment of clean technology![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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Oil & Gas
September 4, 2020
Media Release
Government action holding oilsands operators to account on tailings management long overdue
Pembina Institute reacts to the Commission on Environmental Cooperation’s finding on oilsands tailings![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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Oil & Gas
February 19, 2020
Publication
The oilsands in a carbon-constrained Canada
The collision course between overall emissions and national climate commitments![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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July 10, 2019
Publication
Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) consultation process
Letter to Government of Alberta![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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October 2, 2018
Article
Alberta is ready for the energy evolution
A look back at the 2018 Alberta Climate Summit![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)