Two Male Alberta Oil Workers Walking Past Heat Exchangers at a Refinery; One Points at Something Interesting.

Canada’s Upstream Oil & Natural Gas Industry

The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) is a non-partisan, research-based industry association that advocates on behalf of our member companies, large and small, that explore for, develop, and produce oil and natural gas throughout Canada.

We strive to meet the need for safe, reliable, affordable, and responsibly produced energy, for Canada and the world. We are proud to amplify industry efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from oil and natural gas production and support Indigenous participation and prosperity.

CAPP DATA CENTRE

A public data repository providing the most up to date data and information related to Canada’s upstream oil and natural gas sector.

INDUSTRY'S CLIMATE COMMITMENT

See how Canada’s upstream natural gas and oil industry is meeting the challenge of climate change.

Crude Oil Extraction at the Edson Drilling Site.

Oil Extraction

Oil is produced (extracted) using different methods depending on geology and location. After recovering the oil, it is sent to refineries to create refined products we use every day, such as gasoline.

A close up of a Jogger's Feet Running up a Road at Sunrise.

Uses for Oil

Canadians consume a lot of products made from oil. In fact, Canadians used 110 billion litres of refined oil products in 2018. Oil is an important part of daily life in Canada and the world for transportation, heating our homes, and plastics used in clothing, electronics, and more.

A Red Pipeline being Constructed in Saskatchewan.

Oil and Natural Gas Pipelines

Pipelines are a critical part of Canada’s oil and natural gas infrastructure. Pipelines are the safest and most efficient way to move large volumes of oil and natural gas from development areas to refineries, petrochemical plants and even to our homes and businesses for use.

CAPP MEDIA

Welcome to CAPP’s media section. CAPP provides commentary on a variety of issues through our News Releases, Issues and Perspectives and Our Submissions sections. Information on contacting our media department is available on this page as well.

Spotlight

Indigenous Partnerships and Prosperity

Responsible development contributes to greater Indigenous partnerships and prosperity, supporting the growth of sustainable Indigenous communities.

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Petroleum in Real Life: Money

You can take it to the bank: polymer currencies last longer, are more sanitary and generate less emissions than their paper counterparts.

October 4, 2022

CAPP MEMBERSHIP

The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) is a trusted voice for the upstream petroleum industry. We represent companies, large and small, that explore for, develop and produce oil and natural gas throughout Canada.