Research & Analysis

Featured All Research & Analysis Publications Articles Media Releases
2010-2023
Oil & Gas
March 12, 2025
Media Release

New analysis of oil and gas emissions cap assumes industry does not follow through on its promises to Canadians

Instead of taking advantage of government financial incentives to maximize all possible emissions reductions, companies choose to produce less oil and gas overall
Portrait of Janetta McKenzie
The front page of the report, which features a picture of gas valves.
Oil & Gas
February 20, 2025
Publication

Decarbonizing British Columbia’s Upstream Gas

Potential pathways for facilities in the Montney formation
various old Pembina Institute logos
Worker at oil wellsite
Oil & Gas
February 12, 2025
Article

Action on methane makes sense now more than ever

Using cost-effective measures to further reduce methane emissions will help, not hinder, Canada's oil and gas sector at this time of uncertainty
Portrait of Amanda Bryant
The front page of the submission, including the title and author names
Oil & Gas
January 14, 2025
Publication

Design considerations for the oil and gas emissions cap

Pembina Institute comments and recommendations
Portrait of Janetta McKenzie
Electricity, Equitable Transition, Oil & Gas
December 12, 2024
Media Release

Achieving 2035 emissions reduction target critical to Canada’s economic wellbeing

Achieving new target of 45-50% below 2005 levels will require collaboration with provinces, industries
Portrait of Monica Curtis
Support our work

Your support plays a crucial role in our efforts to keep doing quality research and providing expert analysis.

Donate Now
First page of the submission
Oil & Gas
November 25, 2024
Publication

Comments on Red Tape Reduction Changes to Directive 060

Pembina Institute submission to the Alberta Energy Regulator
Portrait of Amanda Bryant
A Canadian flag flying on the top of the Peace Tower, part of the Canadian Parliament Building in Ottawa.
Oil & Gas
November 21, 2024
Article

Remarks at the Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources

For the Committee's study 'Climate Change: Canadian Oil and Gas Industry'
Portrait of Simon Dyer
Oil pumpjacks in a field in Peace Country, Alberta
Oil & Gas
November 14, 2024
Article

For many oil and gas companies, the emissions cap can be met through further efforts on methane

There are still cost-effective options that are ripe for the picking
Portrait of Amanda Bryant
A COP29 sign outside a building in Baku, Azerbaijan
Oil & Gas
November 11, 2024
Op-ed

Every year at COP, Canada shows progress on cutting methane

What about this year?
Portrait of Amanda Bryant
Oil & Gas
November 4, 2024
Media Release

Oil and gas emissions cap an important element of Canada’s economic future

Regulation of oil and gas emissions a key step to ensuring a cleaner, futureproofed industry
Portrait of Janetta McKenzie
Oil & Gas
October 15, 2024
Media Release

Oil and gas emissions cap necessary backstop to industry promises

Regulation will complement existing suite of financial incentives on offer for oil and gas companies that invest in projects to reduce emissions
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Oil & Gas
September 9, 2024
Media Release

B.C. showing leadership on methane with measurement-informed regulations

Regulations must be strengthened over time to keep pace with international best practices, and ensure effective compliance from industry
various old Pembina Institute logos
A worker at an oil and gas site recording information on an electronic device
Oil & Gas
August 14, 2024
Article

Let’s get smarter about methane: the vital role of Canada’s Methane Centre of Excellence

A well-designed centre could help move Canada to more accurate, measurement-informed emissions accounting
Portrait of Amanda Bryant