翱罢罢础奥础鈥Rick Smith, President of the 91色情片, made the following statement about the agreement-in-principle on the :
鈥淭oday鈥檚 announcement that Canada and Alberta have reached an agreement-in-principle on reducing methane emissions is a positive step forward. The final details of the equivalency agreement, and follow-through on the commitment to independent and transparent verification of outcomes, will be critical to determine the agreement鈥檚 success.
鈥淩educing methane is one of the lowest-cost emission-reduction options for the oil and gas sector and can that find innovative solutions to market beyond national borders. In fact, the industry has already shown encouraging , thanks in large part to .
鈥淭oday鈥檚 commitment to jointly select an independent third party to model and assess emissions reductions is an important approach to reinforce policy ambition and integrity, and help ensure the regulations cover the true extent of methane pollution levels from Alberta鈥檚 oil and gas sector.
“While this agreement-in-principle matches the commitment in the Canada-Alberta MOU, that commitment is a step back from Canada’s of reducing methane emissions by 75 per cent below 2012 levels by 2030. By delaying this target, Canada is giving up an of carbon dioxide equivalent of feasible and cost-effective emissions reductions over the next decade. This agreement leaves many important details to be decided, including the role of offsets, which must be carefully defined to avoid double counting.”
鈥淲e look forward to providing further comment on the details of the equivalency agreement once it is posted for public consultation, and will work to ensure the final equivalency agreement between the two parties is rigorous, transparent and aligned with evidence and best practices to be as effective as possible.鈥
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