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New analysis shows Canada benefits from responsible energy development- CAPP

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By 2:1 margin, people around globe prefer oil from countries with climate change policies Population growth around the world is increasing demand for more energy in every form, creating a chance for Canada both to share its energy prosperity abroad and drive to a lower-carbon economy at home, according to an analysis and forthcoming report […]

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ENGO argument against Energy East pipeline ‘egregious’ and without merit – op-ed

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ENGOs should demand that Trudeau government clarify if carbon pricing is Canada’s primary carbon policy mechanism By Dennis McConaghy, former TransCanada VP The Trudeau government’s support for the NEB’s re-scoping the Energy East crude oil pipeline project hearing justifiably generated wide spread condemnation and dismay across the Canadian political spectrum, from the Notley government to

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Ottawa-led national consultation ‘Generation Energy’ generates necessary discussion

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NRCan grappling on how to chart Canada’s low-carbon energy future By Bora Plumptre, analyst, Pembina Institute What should Canada’s energy system look like in 2050? That’s the question at the heart of Generation Energy, an ongoing round of consultations being conducted by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) under the direction of Minister Jim Carr. Pembina Institute staff

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Revisiting Albertan carbon tax scepticism – Ecofiscal Commission

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Alberta must legally spend revenues from carbon tax on further emissions reductions or refunds to Albertans By Brendan Frank, Canada’s Ecofiscal Commission  A lot has happened in Alberta since January 1. The economy is on the mend, provincial politics will never be the same and, yes, there’s a $20 carbon tax in place. Last Christmas,

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Indigenous consent is key to Canadian sustainable oil and gas development

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Trudeau environmental assessment reform adopts a highly restrictive approach to indigenous consent Martin Papillon and Thierry Rodon, Institute for Research on Public Policy On June 30, the Trudeau government quietly released its highly anticipated approach to revamping the federal environmental assessment process. Expectations were high following the recommendations of the government-appointed expert panel. Sadly, the Liberal

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3 things to know about BC LNG in 2017 – Pembina Institute

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British Columbia’s new government has shifted the province’s messaging on liquefied natural gas (LNG). No longer is LNG being unrealistically promoted as a once-in-a-generation opportunity for job creation, the source of billions of dollars for a Prosperity Fund, and more than $1 trillion in economic activity. Nevertheless, despite the cancellation of the controversial Petronas-backed Pacific

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Global oil/gas industry transformed as it responds to oversupply, new technologies – IEA

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Conventional onshore production shifted towards brownfield development to minimise capital spending – just like Alberta oil sands By Alessandro Blasi, senior programme officer, International Energy Agency The last few years have been particularly challenging for the oil and gas industry. From the natural gas shale revolution beginning about a decade ago to the dramatic shale-oil

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Consequences of Trump disruption becoming clearer as NAFTA talks set to begin

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Canada exported $62.3 billion of oil/gas in 2016, just behind vehicles at $64.3 billion By Glen Hodgson, senior fellow, Conference Board of Canada Donald Trump’s election agenda promised to challenge the existing U.S. political and economic order – that’s what his populist political base voted for. But while Mr. Trump promised to make America great again,

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