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Canada’s Upstream Oil & Natural Gas Industry

The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) is the voice of Canada’s upstream oil and natural gas industry. We enable the responsible growth of our industry and advocate for economic competitiveness and safe, environmentally and socially responsible performance.

A Vision for Canada's Recovery

Canada’s Natural Gas and Oil Industry: Driving Economic Recovery and Environmental Leadership

Industry's Climate Commitment

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Spotlight

Upgrade Alberta: Eliminate a Barrier to Jobs and Prosperity, Kick Start Economic Recovery

At the stroke of a pen, the Alberta government can fix a financial barrier that threatens Alberta’s prosperity and economic recovery by preventing the growth of oil sands development and additional upgrading of our oil sands resource within the province.

What is Bitumen Valuation Methodology (BVM)?

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Innovation spotlight: New tool helps co-ordinate complex teams

From site remediation to emergency response, effective communication makes for better environmental performance.

September 23, 2021

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CAPP Membership

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

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