CAPP regularly issues news releases related to occurrences in Canada’s oil and natural gas industry. Check this page regularly for the latest new releases.
“CAPP welcomes the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the federal and Alberta governments, which reflects an earnest commitment to collaborate and grow Canada’s oil and natural gas industry. The elimination of the emissions cap, changes to the Competition Act, and the commitment to work together on new market access are all significant steps towards unlocking […]
“The second announcement of major projects deemed to be in the national interest is another step towards Canada’s goal of becoming a global energy superpower. With Ksi Lisims LNG and the related Prince Rupert Gas Transmission project joining LNG Canada Phase 2 on the major projects list, paired with Cedar and Woodfibre LNG which are […]
The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) is supportive of the Government of Alberta’s work to advance a West Coast pipeline to gain greater market access for Alberta’s oil and natural gas producers. Premier Smith and Energy Minister Jean have consistently shown strong leadership and a continued drive for Alberta to play a much larger role […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Calgary, AB – September 22, 2025 – The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) today announced the release of the iTOTEM Analytics report, Natural Gas Builds B.C.: A 2022–2024 Update on B.C. Natural Gas Supply Chain and Community Contributions. The report shows natural gas supply chain spending in British Columbia has grown since 2018, […]
“The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) welcomes the joint approval of the Ksi Lisims LNG project by British Columbia and the federal government. The receipt of the Environmental Assessment Certificate (EAC) is a key regulatory milestone which marks a significant step forward in advancing one of the country’s most promising Indigenous partnerships in energy development. Led […]
September 11, 2025. Statement from Lisa Baiton, CAPP President & CEO “CAPP and our members remain strongly supportive of the Team Canada approach to building major projects faster in Canada. The process developed through the implementation of Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act, will help advance the nation-building projects announced today. CAPP looks forward […]
For Immediate Release CAPP Statement on the launch of the federal government’s new major projects office August 29, 2025 (Calgary, Alberta) “The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) applauds the launch of the federal government’s new major projects office and congratulates Dawn Farrell for her appointment as Chief Executive Officer. Her extensive experience in the […]
“The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) welcomes the signing of today’s Memorandums of Understanding between Alberta and Ontario. We thank Premiers Smith and Ford for their leadership and continued drive for Canada to play a much larger role in helping to meet the world’s growing demand for energy. This agreement marks a positive and […]
“The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) applauds the completion of the first phase of the LNG Canada project and its first shipment—a major milestone that will allow Canadian natural gas to reach international markets. As the largest private investment in Canadian history, this project positions our country as a key global exporter of liquefied […]
New report completed by iTOTEM Analytics highlights growth of Indigenous participation in Alberta’s oil and gas sector June 19, 2025 (Calgary, Alberta) A report prepared by iTOTEM Analytics for the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) shows that Alberta’s oil and natural gas industry’s supply chain is a major contributor to the economic prosperity of […]
“Canada is facing an increasingly uncertain geopolitical environment and a world in which the global trade order is being reshaped at a pace unseen in modern history. After a decade marked by project delays, Canada must act with urgency to strengthen its position in trade negotiations, whether with the United States or other major global […]
“The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers welcomes the determination that the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission (PRGT) natural gas pipeline project has been substantially started by the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO). Industry strongly supports advancing this necessary infrastructure enabling the responsible development of natural resources in British Columbia, which will ensure economic benefits for British Columbians and […]