Publications
CAPP publications are for members and anyone interested in Canada’s oil and natural gas industry.
Topics
Types
Date Range
Request a Publication
Need a copy of a publication? Go to the page below and we will provide you with direct copies of any publicatioin you require
British Columbia’s Oil and Natural Gas Industry
British Columbia has produced both natural gas and crude oil since 1952. Innovations have led the industry to focus on the development of unconventional natural gas regions in Northeast B.C. Development of these significant resources provides British Columbians with a variety of economic benefits.
September, 2020 - 4 Pages
Economics Indigenous Engagement Natural Gas
Mitigation of internal corrosion in carbon steel gas pipeline systems
This document addresses design, maintenance and operating considerations for the mitigation of internal corrosion in gas pipeline systems constructed with carbon steel materials.
April, 2018 - 24 Pages
Natural Gas Pipelines
Introduction to Natural Gas
Canada has enormous natural gas resources and an industry that is well-regulated, technically advanced, committed to improving environmental performance and is positioned to help meet growing global demand.
February, 2020 - 2 Pages
Energy Demand Natural Gas
Induced Seismic Activity In Canada
Induced seismicity refers to seismicity caused by human activity. It is associated with several industrial processes, including geothermal energy extraction, wastewater disposal, mining, hydroelectric dams and hydraulic fracturing operations.
April, 2020 - 2 Pages
Health & Safety Natural Gas
Canadian Natural Gas: Demand and Production Forecast Scenario Modelling
Canada’s current natural gas resources, production and markets including domestic and export. Also scenario modelling to demonstrate potential effect of higher export demand.
February, 2020 - 12 Pages
Energy Demand Natural Gas
Natural Gas Development in British Columbia
Developing this crown owned resource requires billions of dollars annually in industry investment to bring natural gas to market, and create economic and social benefits, jobs and affordable energy for British Columbians.
August, 2019 - 3 Pages
Environment & Innovation LNG Natural Gas
Proposed Actions to Address the Competitiveness of Canada’s Upstream Oil and Natural Gas Sector, JWG Report
A Joint Working Group (JWG) was convened in late 2017 as a forum for industry, federal and provincial governments to examine issues affecting the competitiveness of the upstream oil and natural gas industry in Canada.
August, 2018 - 88 Pages
Natural Gas Oil Sands
Guiding Principles and Operating Practices: Living Together – Working Together
Recognizing the increasing importance to be transparent and clearly demonstrate a commitment to responsible energy development, CAPP members collaborated to create Guiding Principles that focus on conduct in the communities where our members operate.
January, 2019 - 1 Page
Health & Safety Natural Gas
Oil and natural gas priorities: Putting Canada on the world stage – An energy platform for Canada
Canadians agree environmental responsibility is important, full participation of Indigenous peoples in the economy is a priority, and climate change requires action. Canada’s oil and gas sector is aligned with these shared values and poised to help achieve them, while promoting prosperity.
June, 2019 - 12 Pages
Natural Gas Policy & Regulations
Industry Shared Practices: Anomalous Induced Seismicity due to Hydraulic Fracturing
This Industry Shared Practice was developed by CAPP member companies. It is designed to serve as a guide, describes current recommended practices to manage induced seismicity, reflects the current state of knowledge and takes into account areas of ongoing research.
April, 2019 - 28 Pages
Health & Safety Natural Gas
Ontario Manufacturing and Supply Chain fact Sheet
Canada’s oil and natural gas industry works with suppliers and manufacturers from all across the country. Outside of Alberta, Ontario is the largest supplier to Canada’s oil sands industry.
April, 2019 - 2 Pages
Environment & Innovation Health & Safety Natural Gas
Oil and Natural Gas Priorties for a Prosperous Newfoundland and Labrador
Global demand for oil and natural gas is forecast to increase for decades to come, and Newfoundland must plan for what lies ahead. This will require a clear commitment from government to increase the competitiveness of our industry, and rethink the way we do business.
May, 2019 - 8 Pages
Natural Gas Offshore
Process Safety Event (PSE) Reporting Guide
This guide provides a framework for standardized measuring, recording and reporting of PSM metrics for petroleum industry operations managed by members to CAPP.
March, 2019 - 45 Pages
Health & Safety Natural Gas
Identification of Safety Critical Equipment (SCE)
This document provides an overview of the methodologies that can be used to identify Safety Critical Equipment (SCE), ranging from simplified, prescriptive methods to a fully risk-based approach.
March, 2019 - 28 Pages
Health & Safety Natural Gas
CAPP 2018 Economic Report Series: Leveraging Opportunities: Diversifying Canada’s Oil and Natural Gas Markets
In this report, CAPP examines the barriers preventing Canada’s oil and natural gas industry from realizing opportunities in the global market, and offers recommendations and solutions that would contribute to removing the barriers to market access.
March, 2019 - 41 Pages
Economics Natural Gas
Oil and Natural Gas Priorities for a Prosperous Alberta
Global demand for oil and natural gas is forecast to increase for decades to come, and Alberta must plan for what lies ahead. This will require a clear commitment from government to increase the competitiveness of our industry, and rethink the way we do business.
January, 2019 - 8 Pages
Economics Natural Gas
Clean Gas Partnership: Guiding Principles and Operating Practices – Upstream Methane Management Principles
As Canada’s natural gas producers we acknowledge Canadian governments’ leadership in establishing methane emission reduction targets. During resource development and operations, we are guided by guiding principles and operating practices for methane management.
January, 2019 - 1 Page
Air Environment & Innovation Natural Gas
Environmental Innovation
Canada’s upstream oil and natural gas industry has a long history of developing technologies that advance efficiencies and reduce environmental impacts, and the industry continues to build on that commitment.
January, 2019 - 2 Pages
Environment & Innovation Natural Gas
Bill C-69 Impact Assessment
As Canada’s environmental and regulatory processes are updated, CAPP wants to ensure federal environmental assessments and regulatory reviews foster public and investor confidence. In its current form, Bill C-69 will diminish the global competitiveness of Canada’s oil and natural gas industry.
October, 2018 - 4 Pages
Natural Gas Policy & Regulations
Update: A Competitive Policy and Regulatory Framework for Alberta’s Upstream Oil and Natural Gas Industry
In this report, CAPP identifies the challenges facing Alberta's upstream oil and natural gas sector and proposes solutions to working collaboratively with the Government of Alberta (GoA) to improve the investment climate.
September, 2018 - 70 Pages
Natural Gas Policy & Regulations
Hydraulic Fracturing: How it works
Hydraulic fracturing is a safe, proven technology that has opened up abundant sources of natural gas. Through continued innovation and responsible operations, Canada is leading the way in developing this important resource responsibly in order to meet the world’s growing energy demand.
August, 2018 - 2 Pages
Environment & Innovation Health & Safety Natural Gas