Energy

Canada: America's largest supplier of energy

Canada is a proven partner in sustaining North American energy and economic security. Canada is the U.S.A's largest and most reliable source of energy. In 2006, Canada's energy exports to the U.S. were valued at almost US $75 billion.

Quick Energy Facts:

• Canada provides more oil, gas, electricity and uranium than any other country to the U.S.
• Canada has the second largest oil reserves in the world after Saudi Arabia.
• In 2004, Canada displaced Saudi Arabia as the largest supplier of oil to the U.S.
• Canada supplies over 2 million barrels a day to the U.S.
• Canada is a major supplier of electricity (overwhelmingly clean hydroelectricity) to New England, New York, the Upper Midwest, the Pacific Northwest, and California.
• Canada is committed to reducing environmental impacts from its energy production and use.
• Canada has introduced mandatory greenhouse gas reduction targets for large emitters to reduce their emissions intensity by 18% by 2010, and 2% per annum thereafter.

Overview of Energy in Canada:

Canada’s large landmass and off-shore areas offer a wealth of energy resources. Canada is the third-largest producer of natural gas in the world and the seventh-largest producer of crude oil. Canada’s proven oil reserves of almost 179 billion barrels rank second only to those of Saudi Arabia. Canada also has significant, untapped natural gas reserves. Canada is the world’s leading producer of uranium for nuclear power generation, accounting for roughly one-quarter of global mine production. Canada has a development potential for over 34 000 new Megawatts of clean, renewable hydroelectric generating capacity. Canada is also a leader in other renewable energies, such as cellulosic ethanol, wind, and ocean power. Canada is prominent in international cooperative research efforts in the areas of carbon capture and storage, next generation nuclear power, and the hydrogen economy.

Fact Sheets on Canada-U.S. Energy Relations
(by sector)

• Electricity
• Natural gas
• Nuclear fuel
• Oil
• Renewables

Resources for further information:

Government:

• Atomic Energy of Canada Limited
• Indian Oil and Gas Canada
• National Energy Board
• National Research Council Canada Institute for Fuel Cell Innovation
• Natural Resources Canada

Associations:

• Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers
• Canadian Centre for Energy Information
• Canadian Electricity Association
• Canadian Energy Research Institute
• Canadian Gas Association
• Canadian Hydropower Association
• Canadian Nuclear Association
• Canadian Wind Energy Association