Alberta's oil and gas industry exceeded its natural gas flaring limit in 2023, emitting 754 million cubic metres.

Alberta's oil and gas industry exceeded the province's regulatory limit for natural gas flaring in 2023, with companies emitting approximately 754 million cubic metres compared to the annual provincial limit of 670 million cubic metres. Flaring, the burning off of excess natural gas, releases harmful substances into the atmosphere. The Alberta Energy Regulator declined to comment on the findings, referring questions to the provincial government.

June 24, 2024
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