Co-hosts David, Sara, Ed, and energy/environmental economist Dr. Andrew Leach of the University of Alberta unpack the past, present and future of Canada's oilsands.

About Our Guest:
Andrew Leach is an energy and environmental economist and is Professor at the University of Alberta, with a joint appointment in the Department of Economics (Arts) and the Faculty of Law. His research spans energy and environmental economics. His most recent book is Between Doom and Denial: Facing facts about climate change.

Show Notes:

(00:46) – Oil Market Report - November 2023

(01:57) – A Matter of Fact: How the oil sands benefits Canadians

(05:06) – Canada’s oil and gas sector, the road to net zero and regional fairness

(06:16) – Making progress on Canadian oil sands CO2 emissions intensity

(06:36) – This oil sands crude has lower GHG emissions intensity than the U.S. average

(12:45) – Crude Oil Forecast Markets & Transportation

(16:16) – Refinery Economics

(25:30) – What's in store for 2024 — Part 3: Growth Plans at Alberta's largest in-situ producers

(28:19) – Not Fit for Purpose: Oil Sands Mines and Alberta’s Mine Financial Security Program 

(29:53) – Fiscal Plan A Responsible Plan for a Growing Province 2024-27

(38:02) – CCS Won’t Happen in Oilsands Without Bigger Subsidies, Cenovus Exec Warns

(43:15) – The Role of Critical Minerals in Clean Energy Transitions

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