What is the latest figure for Canada's oil sands emission intensity in 2025, and how does it compare to the 2009 baseline?

In 2025, Canada's oil sands greenhouse gas emission intensity declined to 59 kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent per barrel, representing a 2% year-on-year decrease and a cumulative reduction of 31% since 2009 — equivalent to nearly 27 kg CO₂e per barrel less than the 2009 level.

Why has absolute emissions increased despite 13 consecutive years of declining emission intensity?

Although emission intensity has fallen for 13 straight years, absolute emissions rose by 2% between 2024 and 2025 due to an increase in oil sands production of approximately 150,000 barrels per day, illustrating that intensity reductions have not yet fully offset the impact of higher output volumes.

Canada Oil Sands Emission Intensity Drops for 13th Consecutive Year

Jun 30, 2026

S&P Global Energy reports Canada's oil sands emission intensity fell 2% in 2025 to 59 kg CO2e per barrel, continuing a 31% decline since 2009 despite rising absolute emissions from increased production.

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2026-06-30

Canada Oil Sands Emission Intensity Drops for 13th Consecutive Year

Canada Oil Sands Emission Intensity Drops for 13th Consecutive Year

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