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Toronto Sun
23-05-2025
- Business
- Toronto Sun
Doubling Canada's LNG exports would reduce global emissions: study
A new Fraser Institute report says exporting Canadian LNG to replace coal-fired power production in India, China could reduce CO2 emissions by over 630 megatonnes FortisBC Tilbury LNG Facility in Delta, B.C. is pictured on Oct. 11, 2018. Photo by Jason Payne / Postmedia Network OTTAWA — While Liberal energy policy has largely consisted of leaving Canada's energy resources in the ground, a new study suggests doubling our natural gas production could almost entirely offset Canada's yearly carbon dioxide emissions. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account While this flies in the face of what has become the government's environmental catechism, the new Fraser Institute study says leveraging Canadian liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to supplant coal-fired power generation in China and India could reduce global emissions by up to 630 million tonnes— a figure that's just under what Canada emits annually. 'Coal remains a dominant energy source in many parts of the world and a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions,' said Elmira Aliakbari, study co-author and the institute's director of natural resource studies. As of 2023, coal accounted for around 56% of India's total energy generation, and 54% in China. Aliakbari said coal produces nearly twice the amount of pollutants as LNG. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'So as the world looks for practical ways to cut emissions, Canada's natural gas, especially in its liquid form or LNG, can make a real difference,' she said. 'Our study found that if Canada doubled its existing natural gas production and exported the additional supply to Asia in the form of LNG to replace coal in the power sector, global emissions could drop by up to 630 million tons a year.' Read More That's the same as taking 137 million cars off the road, Aliakbari said. While Canada ranks 12th in world CO2 emissions, what we produce doesn't come close to China — which emits about as much CO2 as the top nine nations combined. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Canada's cooler climate means we can process and liquefy natural gas easier and cheaper than other producers, Aliakbari said. Coupled with Canada being geographically closer to China and India, it makes sense for Canada to increase its LNG exports. And the world wants our gas — as evidenced by the nations that have requested, and refused, access to Canadian LNG by the Justin Trudeau Liberals. 'Following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, so many European leaders came basically to Canada looking for a new supplier of LNG,' Aliakbari said. 'They recognized us as a reliable and safe supplier.' RECOMMENDED VIDEO While LNG Canada's Phase 1 project in Kitimat, B.C. is expected to start shipping gas later this year, Canada's production and export infrastructure needs a serious boost before our potential can be realized. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'Over the past few years, we see that several LNG projects in the country have either been canceled or delayed, in part due to onerous regulations,' Aliakbari said, pointing to provincial and federal policies hindering development, including Ottawa's Impact Assessment Act and federal emissions caps. 'Our approach in Canada in terms of climate policy has been focused on reducing domestic greenhouse gas emissions by implementing policies like net zero — policies that would slow down our economy,' she explained. 'But it's important to recognize that emissions are a global problem.' bpassifiume@ X: @bryanpassifiume Celebrity Music Toronto Maple Leafs Music Canada
Associated Press
22-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Fraser Institute News Release: Doubling Canadian natural gas production and exporting to Asia could reduce global emissions by up to 630 million tonnes--nearly as much as Canada produces in a year
VANCOUVER, BC, May 22, 2025 /CNW/ - Canada could help significantly reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by increasing natural gas production and exporting the additional supply to Asia in the form of liquefied natural gas (LNG), according to a new study from the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think tank. 'As countries like China and India continue to burn coal for power, Canadian LNG offers a lower-emission alternative with the potential for major global impact,' said Elmira Aliakbari, director of natural resource studies at the Fraser Institute and co-author of the study, Exporting Canadian LNG to the World: A Practical Solution for Reducing GHG Emissions. The study estimates the impact from Canada doubling its natural gas production and exporting to Asia to replace coal-fired power. In that scenario, global emissions could drop up to 630 million tonnes annually, which is the equivalent of removing approximately 137 million cars from the road. More specifically, replacing coal-fired power in China with Canadian LNG could cut emissions by up to 62 per cent for every unit of power produced. 'Focusing only on domestic emissions ignores Canada's potential to support global climate goals,' said Aliakbari. 'By displacing coal abroad, Canadian LNG can play a critical role in cutting total global emissions even if domestic emissions were to increase.' However, regulatory uncertainty and a range of federal and provincial policies continue to hinder LNG development in Canada, despite strong global demand. 'Policymakers need to clear a path if Canada is going to play a meaningful role in reducing global emissions,' Aliakbari added. Follow the Fraser Institute on Twitter | Like us on Facebook The Fraser Institute is an independent Canadian public policy research and educational organization with offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Halifax and Montreal and ties to a global network of think-tanks in 87 countries. Its mission is to improve the quality of life for Canadians, their families and future generations by studying, measuring and broadly communicating the effects of government policies, entrepreneurship and choice on their well-being. To protect the Institute's independence, it does not accept grants from governments or contracts for research. Visit SOURCE The Fraser Institute
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fraser Institute News Release: Doubling Canadian natural gas production and exporting to Asia could reduce global emissions by up to 630 million tonnes--nearly as much as Canada produces in a year
VANCOUVER, BC, May 22, 2025 /CNW/ - Canada could help significantly reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by increasing natural gas production and exporting the additional supply to Asia in the form of liquefied natural gas (LNG), according to a new study from the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think tank. "As countries like China and India continue to burn coal for power, Canadian LNG offers a lower-emission alternative with the potential for major global impact," said Elmira Aliakbari, director of natural resource studies at the Fraser Institute and co-author of the study, Exporting Canadian LNG to the World: A Practical Solution for Reducing GHG Emissions. The study estimates the impact from Canada doubling its natural gas production and exporting to Asia to replace coal-fired power. In that scenario, global emissions could drop up to 630 million tonnes annually, which is the equivalent of removing approximately 137 million cars from the road. More specifically, replacing coal-fired power in China with Canadian LNG could cut emissions by up to 62 per cent for every unit of power produced. "Focusing only on domestic emissions ignores Canada's potential to support global climate goals," said Aliakbari. "By displacing coal abroad, Canadian LNG can play a critical role in cutting total global emissions even if domestic emissions were to increase." However, regulatory uncertainty and a range of federal and provincial policies continue to hinder LNG development in Canada, despite strong global demand. "Policymakers need to clear a path if Canada is going to play a meaningful role in reducing global emissions," Aliakbari added. Follow the Fraser Institute on Twitter | Like us on Facebook The Fraser Institute is an independent Canadian public policy research and educational organization with offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Halifax and Montreal and ties to a global network of think-tanks in 87 countries. Its mission is to improve the quality of life for Canadians, their families and future generations by studying, measuring and broadly communicating the effects of government policies, entrepreneurship and choice on their well-being. To protect the Institute's independence, it does not accept grants from governments or contracts for research. Visit SOURCE The Fraser Institute View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Cision Canada
22-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Fraser Institute News Release: Doubling Canadian natural gas production and exporting to Asia could reduce global emissions by up to 630 million tonnes--nearly as much as Canada produces in a year
VANCOUVER, BC, May 22, 2025 /CNW/ - Canada could help significantly reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by increasing natural gas production and exporting the additional supply to Asia in the form of liquefied natural gas (LNG), according to a new study from the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think tank. "As countries like China and India continue to burn coal for power, Canadian LNG offers a lower-emission alternative with the potential for major global impact," said Elmira Aliakbari, director of natural resource studies at the Fraser Institute and co-author of the study, Exporting Canadian LNG to the World: A Practical Solution for Reducing GHG Emissions. The study estimates the impact from Canada doubling its natural gas production and exporting to Asia to replace coal-fired power. In that scenario, global emissions could drop up to 630 million tonnes annually, which is the equivalent of removing approximately 137 million cars from the road. More specifically, replacing coal-fired power in China with Canadian LNG could cut emissions by up to 62 per cent for every unit of power produced. "Focusing only on domestic emissions ignores Canada's potential to support global climate goals," said Aliakbari. "By displacing coal abroad, Canadian LNG can play a critical role in cutting total global emissions even if domestic emissions were to increase." However, regulatory uncertainty and a range of federal and provincial policies continue to hinder LNG development in Canada, despite strong global demand. "Policymakers need to clear a path if Canada is going to play a meaningful role in reducing global emissions," Aliakbari added. The Fraser Institute is an independent Canadian public policy research and educational organization with offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Halifax and Montreal and ties to a global network of think-tanks in 87 countries. Its mission is to improve the quality of life for Canadians, their families and future generations by studying, measuring and broadly communicating the effects of government policies, entrepreneurship and choice on their well-being. To protect the Institute's independence, it does not accept grants from governments or contracts for research. Visit SOURCE The Fraser Institute
