Canadian oil sands emissions intensity falls for 13th straight year -S&P

Published 16:00 on June 24, 2026 / Last updated at 16:00 on June 24, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Transport & Heating Fuels)

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The greenhouse gas intensity of Canadian oil sands production declined for a 13th consecutive year in 2025, extending a long-running trend driven by operational efficiencies, technology deployment, and a shift towards lower-emitting production methods, according to new analysis published by S&P Global Energy.
The greenhouse gas intensity of Canadian oil sands production declined for a 13th consecutive year in 2025, extending a long-running trend driven by operational efficiencies, technology deployment, and a shift towards lower-emitting production methods, according to new analysis published by S&P Global Energy.


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