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In this issue of By the Numbers, we examine energy outlooks and their important role in shaping our discussions about policy. We start by selecting three different scenarios from the Canada Energy Regulator’s ongoing Energy Futures series and compare these projections with the actual natural gas demand and production trends, as well as electricity demand. […]
In this issue of By the Numbers, we look at the important role storage plays in today’s energy systems, specifically the natural gas storage capacity in Canada and how it is critical to deliver reliable and stable energy supply. We will also look at the significant role that natural gas played during the cold weather […]
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Access to reliable and affordable energy is a basic requirement for the growth and success of rural, remote, and Indigenous communities. Across Canada, there are many identified natural gas connection projects that could lower household energy costs, improve reliability, and support local economic development. However, under current provincial regulatory frameworks, these projects must generally be […]
Canada’s natural gas system offers affordable, reliable, and safe energy. This report looks at the main indicators for Canada’s natural gas market as we enter the 2025–26 winter heating season. A summary of these key indicators helps readers understand market fundamentals as colder months approach, furnaces are turned back on, and demand for natural gas […]
By Susanna Zagar, President and CEO, Canadian Gas Association At a time of trade uncertainty, shifting global relationships and growing energy demand, Canada has an advantage few countries possess: abundant natural gas and the infrastructure to deliver it. As we look to strengthen our economic resilience and competitiveness, we need to make greater use of […]
At CERAWeek, the message was clear: energy security is national security, and countries that enable and optimize their reliable, affordable energy with resilient delivery systems, like natural gas infrastructure, will lead at home and in the new economy. CERAWeek may not be widely known outside the energy sector, but it should be. Now in its […]
At a pivotal moment for Canada’s energy future, the Canadian Gas Association (CGA) has named Michele Harradence Chair of its Board of Directors. Michele’s appointment comes at a time when Canada is focused on strengthening energy security, supporting economic growth and meeting rising energy demand. Harradence leads Enbridge’s gas distribution and storage business, serving approximately […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New proposal highlights the natural gas opportunity to lower costs, support growth and strengthen energy security. As leaders from Indigenous Nations, government, industry, and finance gather for the First Nations Major Projects Coalition Conference, the Canadian Gas Association (CGA) is calling on the federal government to support a national effort to connect […]
To help advance the RNG marketplace, the Canadian Gas Association (CGA) and the Canadian Biogas Association (CBA) joined forces to create a Canadian Renewable Natural Gas Information Network, RNGinet.
The Canadian Gas Association (CGA) is pleased to bring you the latest issue of Blue Flame, fuel for thought about Canada’s gas energy industry. This publication is for government, industry and public stakeholders who wish to learn more about Canada’s natural gas delivery industry. (August 12, 2026)
The Canadian Gas Association (CGA) is pleased to bring you the latest issue of Blue Flame, fuel for thought about Canada’s gas energy industry. This publication is for government, industry and public stakeholders who wish to learn more about Canada’s natural gas delivery industry. (July 7, 2026)
Types of low-emission energy include biogas, biomethane and hydrogen. Low-emission energy can have significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to natural gas. The main form of low-emission energy available today is biomethane (also known as renewable natural gas, or RNG), which is made from renewable energy sources such as agricultural and food waste, and wastewater and landfill gas. Biomethane is chemically identical to natural gas and can therefore be delivered by natural gas utilities through the same pipeline system, and burned in the same appliances without any impact to performance.
Both natural gas and biomethane release carbon dioxide when burned in furnaces or other heating appliances. However, biomethane is produced from plant-based matter that absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to grow. If left to decompose on its own, this matter would return its carbon dioxide back to the atmosphere.
The production and combustion of biomethane is part of this short-term carbon cycle. Therefore, while burning natural gas releases carbon dioxide that has been trapped in the earth for eons and increases the total amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, burning biomethane returns to the atmosphere the carbon dioxide that was absorbed from the atmosphere by the same plants as they grew.
Courtesy of the International Energy Agency
The operation of the Canadian Low-Emission Energy Registry is founded on the principle that low-emission energy is comprised of two products: (i) the physical molecules and the energy it provides, and (ii) the environmental benefits that are quantified and captured in an Environmental Attribute Certificate (EAC). Each product is tracked and traded separately.
