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Alberta's Methane Regulations: Balancing Competitiveness and Climate Action

11/23/2025

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The Pembina Institute reports that reducing methane emissions is the oil and gas sector's most cost-effective strategy for competitiveness.
British Columbia and some U.S. states have set ambitious methane targets.
Premier Danielle Smith of Alberta argues stronger regulations would harm competitiveness.
The Pembina Institute report urges immediate action to align Alberta's regulations with global best practices for market access, citing evidence that robust methane policies provide a competitive advantage.

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The Pembina Institute reports that reducing methane emissions is the oil and gas sector's most cost-effective strategy for competitiveness.
British Columbia and some U.S. states have set ambitious methane targets.
Premier Danielle Smith of Alberta argues stronger regulations would harm competitiveness.
The Pembina Institute report urges immediate action to align Alberta's regulations with global best practices for market access, citing evidence that robust methane policies provide a competitive advantage.