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More Indigenous communities are taking the lead in oil & gas
A growing number of Canada’s Indigenous communities are becoming owners of oil and gas projects that can allow them to help reduce environmental impacts and earn a greater share of the prosperity. “I see so much conversation about the importance of Indigenous people sitting at the table of major projects […]
Canada is leading the world in methane emissions reductions
Global interest in reducing methane emissions from oil and gas is rising, but for nearly two decades, it’s already been an area of focus – and success – in Canada. According to CEC research, Canada’s methane emissions fell by 16% between 2000 and 2018, even as oil production increased by 91%. But […]
10 Fast Facts about Canada’s oil & gas
Canada’s oil and gas industry is not only complex and ever-changing, it has a direct impact on the lives of Canadians across the country. But sometimes it may seem like information about this critical industry is biased or hard to come by. Here are 10 real facts about Canada’s oil […]
Canada’s emerging LNG industry has a bright future
Canada’s emerging LNG industry could have a bright future ahead, especially considering last year’s 435% increase in LNG prices, driven by strong demand in Asia and Europe. The Woodfibre Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project in B.C. was recently approved, and a major expansion is being considered for the LNG Canada […]
The impact of oil and gas on Ontario’s economy
The first commercial oil production in North America started in Ontario in 1858. And 165 years later, the oil and gas sector continues to play a significant role in the provincial economy. There are some 3,000 oil and gas wells active in the province. Providing a reliable supply of energy is […]
Oil and gas continues to lead in environmental protection spending
Canada’s oil and gas industry continues to spend more on environmental protection than any other sector, according to the latest federal data. Statistics Canada reports that oil and gas producers spent $3.1 billion on environmental protection in 2019, the highest of all 20 industries in the annual survey. More than 1/3 of Canadian […]
The proof is in the numbers: oil & gas is critical to B.C.’s economy
For the last 70 years, British Columbia has produced oil and natural gas for Canada – and as of 2018, it produced 32% of Canada’s natural gas and 2% of our conventional oil. All that production adds up to significant royalties collected by the provincial government, directly supporting economic prosperity in […]