Research & Analysis
![First page of Pembina Institute response letter.](/sites/default/files/styles/sm_md/public/node_images/pembina-institute-response-to-the-public-inquiry-into-anti-alberta-energy-campaigns--the-allan-inquiry-.png?itok=JBSzCMhm)
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](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/chris-24.jpg?itok=AOLwE5rg)
![Aerial photo of Suncor plant](/sites/default/files/styles/sm_md/public/node_images/suncor---s-emissions-reduction-plan-is-a-solid-step-forward.png?itok=kTLcSz6G)
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)
![Oilsands facilities in Alberta - large trucks with cloudy sky](/sites/default/files/styles/sm_md/public/node_images/emissions-improvements-at-some-facilities-are-encouraging-but-not-reflective-of-oilsands-overall.png?itok=skvZKM_S)
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)
![Oilsands facilities next to water body](/sites/default/files/styles/sm_md/public/node_images/investors-looking-for-a-clear-and-credible-climate-plan-in-alberta.png?itok=vCFMMKAF)
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](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/chris-24.jpg?itok=AOLwE5rg)
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November 23, 2020
Article
For Canadian oil companies, time to decarbonize is running out
The pressure is on to adapt quickly to remain competitive in a changing world![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
![first page of letter to Public Inquiry into Anti-Alberta Energy Campaigns](/sites/default/files/styles/sm_md/public/node_images/reply-to-public-inquiry-into-anti-alberta-energy-campaigns.png?itok=EM4Izp2f)
October 13, 2020
Publication
Reply to Public Inquiry into Anti-Alberta Energy Campaigns
Pembina Institute response to invitation to apply as a participant for commentary![Portrait of Simon Dyer](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/simon-24.jpg?itok=0aqAMjAv)
![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
![Refinery in Alberta](/sites/default/files/styles/sm_md/public/node_images/bp---s-peak-oil-prediction-----and-the-future-of-oil-in-a-net-zero-canada.png?itok=9-mOXh0H)
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)
February 19, 2020
Media Release
New report documents clash between rising oilsands emissions and Canada’s climate commitments
Pembina Institute recommends measures to halt rising emissions and decarbonize the oilsands sector![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
![Report cover: Sunset over the oilsands](/sites/default/files/styles/sm_md/public/node_images/the-oilsands-in-a-carbon-constrained-canada.png?itok=x3MbWf-6)
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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![Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/chris-24.jpg?itok=AOLwE5rg)
![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
![Oilsands mine in Alberta](/sites/default/files/styles/sm_md/public/node_images/regardless-of-the-decision--teck-frontier-proves-the-system-is-still-broken.png?itok=F3j7eoPD)
Oil & Gas
February 12, 2020
Op-ed
Regardless of the decision, Teck Frontier proves the system is still broken
We need to understand how individual projects fit into Canada’s long-term decarbonization pathways![Portrait of Simon Dyer](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/simon-24.jpg?itok=0aqAMjAv)
January 9, 2020
Media Release
Cenovus shows companies are willing to accept more stringent climate policies
Pembina Institute reacts to Cenovus Energy Inc. announcement of new climate targets![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)