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'We'll phase out emissions, not oil and gas', Alberta Premier Smith tells WPC opening ceremony - Upstream Online

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‘We’ll phase out emissions, not oil and gas’, Alberta Premier Smith tells WPC opening ceremony | Upstream Online

The head of Canada’s Alberta government said her administration will work to phase out carbon dioxide emissions while reaffirming that oil and gas will have a central role in the future energy mix.

‘We’ll phase out emissions, not oil and gas’, Alberta Premier Smith tells WPC opening ceremony

Official said hydrocarbons will be needed to address energy poverty and she expects the sector to continue expanding

18 September 2023 5:02 GMT Updated 18 September 2023 5:02 GMT
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