Innovation
Canada’s oil and natural gas industry is committed to leadership in environmental performance and is actively working to reduce environmental impacts through project design, operating facilities efficiently and safely, and continually investing in research, innovation and technology.
Climate change
Canada’s oil and gas industry has proven it can grow production while lowering emissions.
Air
Provinces manage air quality including regulation of industrial emissions, air monitoring, setting air quality objectives, and reporting air quality.
Land
Canada’s energy industry minimizes land impacts from the planning stage through to land reclamation.
Water
Protecting water resources is a priority for Canada’s oil and natural gas industry.
Offshore
Offshore operators are committed to developing resources responsibly and work to mitigate potential impacts on the marine environment.
Regulation and monitoring
Canada’s oil and natural gas industry operates in one of the world’s most stringent regulatory environments, with oversight from federal, provincial, and territorial governments. Regulations govern activities such as water use, air emissions, land reclamation, monitoring, and reporting, among others.