The annual Oil Sands Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity report shows emissions per barrel have dropped by 28 per cent, while Alberta’s oilsands are now producing more than 3.3 million barrels a day based on 2024 data – almost 1.7 million more barrels every day than in 2012.
Minister of Environment and Protected Areas Grant Hunter will raise the report at the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME) meeting in Calgary on July 14 and 15, demonstrating that Alberta is leading the way in reducing emissions while strengthening its position as a reliable global energy supplier.
“Under Premier Smith’s leadership, Alberta has seen a steady increase in production and a reduction in emissions per barrel. We are on our way to doubling production while proving that innovation, investment and responsible development can deliver real environmental results. Alberta is showing Canada that economic growth and emissions reductions can go hand in hand.”
Alberta’s oilsands sector continues to improve performance through investment, new technology, more efficient operations and ongoing innovation. The report demonstrates that Alberta’s approach is delivering measurable results: producing more energy for the world while reducing the emissions associated with every barrel.
As host of this year’s CCME meeting, Alberta will highlight the importance of practical, results-driven environmental policy that supports investment, jobs and Canada’s ability to build major projects faster.
Quick facts
- The Oil Sands Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity report is Alberta’s comprehensive annual assessment of oilsands emissions intensity, drawing on facility-level emissions and production information reported by regulated operators across the sector.
- The report measures greenhouse gas emissions intensity in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent per barrel, providing a consistent provincewide measurement of the emissions associated with producing and processing oilsands bitumen.
- Since 2012, annual oilsands production has grown from approximately 600 million barrels to more than 1.2 billion barrels, while emissions intensity has declined by 28 per cent – a two per cent improvement over the previous reporting year.
- Annual facility data is reported after the end of each calendar year. The report reflects 2024 data, which is the most recent complete reporting year available.