Pages tagged "Topic: Oil"
How Canadian Energy Matches Up to the World: 12 Graphs
Canada Action will be among the first to say that the world needs more Canadian oil and natural gas for many reasons, one being how we stack up against competitors on various human rights and environmental metrics. Facts are facts. When it comes to responsible resource produc...
Oil & Natural Gas Must Be Included in Federal Government’s Indigenous Resource Loan Plan
The federal government has said it will lend capital to Indigenous communities through the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) to purchase equity shares in infrastructure projects. However, the CIB is only mandated by Ottawa to invest in broadband, renewable electricity, green i...
21 Historical Photos of the Oil Industry in Canada
Once upon a time in 1858, James Miller Williams, a carriage maker from Hamilton, Ontario, embarked on a quest drilling for water only to unearth a treasure far greater – a substance known as “black gold.” His surprise oil discovery marked North America’s first well, about a y...
Oil Sands to Generate USD $420 Billion for Canadian Governments from 2023-2050: REPORT
Just how much do the oil sands contribute to Canada’s prosperity? A new report by the Canadian Energy Centre sheds light on the massive revenues the oil sands sector – accounting for roughly two-thirds of the country’s oil output – generates for governments. Based on data fro...
Look to Norway as Inspiration for Championing Canadian Oil & Natural Gas
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store stood up for his country’s use of fossil fuels last month at Climate Week NYC 2023, refusing to commit to a "phase-out" date while saying that there is not yet any alternative for maintaining households, economies, industry, and the p...
DEBATE: The Future of Canada's Oil Sands Industry
What does the future of Canada’s oil sands look like, especially in a world ever-increasingly focused on sustainability? Can the oil sands sector be a part of the global solution to energy security and affordability while continuing to reduce emissions? Join Cody Battershill,...
Canadian Oil Infographic: Facts, Figures & More!
Crude oil plays an indispensable role in modern society, accounting for nearly 30 per cent of the world’s primary energy consumption in 2022. The commodity underpins the world's fuel needs, powering transportation, fuelling industry, and heating homes. Additionally, crude oil...
Fossil Fuels to Account for 68% of Global Energy Supply by 2050: REPORT
The world will need all forms of energy to accompany a global population of roughly 9.7 billion by 2050 ExxonMobil’s latest annual energy outlook sheds light on what it believes the world will look like in 2050. With billions more people, more prosperity, and more energy, th...
Transporting Oil & Gas via Pipelines is Better for Human Safety & Emissions Abatement
It's 2023, and the world continues to consume more and more oil and natural gas as the years pass by. Recently, demand for both fossil fuels hit all-time highs and are expected to continue increasing for years to come. Growing global demand for all forms of energy – including...
The Oil & Gas Emissions Cap is a Cap on Canadian and Indigenous Prosperity
Key Points Capping oil and gas emissions likely means a cap on production, resulting in: • Significantly reduced government revenues, funds used to pay for public programs, infrastructure and jobs • New barriers to Indigenous economic reconciliation via responsible resource de...