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2010-2023
An oilsands mine in Alberta
Oil & Gas
August 31, 2022
Op-ed

Why the federal oil and gas emissions cap is a win for Albertans

Oilsands will only stay competitive if sector gets cleaner
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Cover of Eliminating Methane in Alberta’s Peace River Region
August 25, 2022
Publication

Success in Eliminating Methane in Alberta’s Peace River Region

Case study: Strong rules can bring methane emissions from venting to near-zero, without impacting levels of oil and gas production
Portrait of Janetta McKenzie various old Pembina Institute logos
cover of submission on Alberta’s 2022 TIER Review
August 12, 2022
Publication

Pembina Institute Input to Government of Alberta’s 2022 TIER Review

Submission to Alberta Ministry of Environment and Parks
Portrait of Scott MacDougall
Drill site with flare at twilight
Oil & Gas
July 27, 2022
Op-ed

New rules are coming for methane emissions in Canada. And not a moment too soon.

On our path to net-zero by 2050, our methane strategy can be a win-win-win for government, industry and Canadians
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Cover of response to AESO Net-Zero Emissions Pathways Report
Electricity
July 20, 2022
Publication

Pembina Institute response to AESO Net-Zero Emissions Pathways Report

Moving forward the collective dialogue on net-zero electricity in Alberta
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Oil & Gas
July 18, 2022
Media Release

Two options to implement federal oil and gas cap

Pembina Institute available for comment on options
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Pumpjacks on oil well site
Oil & Gas
June 19, 2022
Op-ed

Why Canada can meet its oil and gas emissions targets

Existing technology can achieve deep emission cuts
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June 8, 2022
Media Release

Unprecedented growth in Alberta’s renewables market smashes business community targets

Corporate purchases of renewable energy projected to support $3.75 billion in investments and 4,500 jobs
An oilsands mine in Alberta, Canada
Oil & Gas
April 26, 2022
Op-ed

Balancing energy security and climate action in 2022

Our short-term responses to energy security needs must not jeopardize our future climate imperatives
Portrait of Janetta McKenzie
Oilsands facility
Oil & Gas
March 22, 2022
Op-ed

Ottawa must mandate oilsands producers to align with its emissions plans

 Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
cover of Decarbonizing Canada’s oil and gas supply
Oil & Gas
March 21, 2022
Publication

Decarbonizing Canada’s oil and gas supply

Cutting the sector’s emissions by 2030 is key to reaching net-zero by 2050
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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 27, 2022
Media Release

Four key recommendations to support workers in the nation-wide phase out of coal power

New report offers insights for a just transition that ensures access to opportunities in a net-zero economy and provide a blueprint for other energy sectors to follow
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Cover of Supporting Workers and Communities with a photo of a Canadian small town
Electricity, Equitable Transition
January 27, 2022
Publication

Supporting Workers and Communities in a Coal Phase-out

Lessons learned from just transition efforts in Canada
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