Worldwide demand for petroleum products is still growing. As
populations continue to grow in developing nations (such as China
and India), the world's reliance on petroleum products and fossil
fuels is expected to rise. Canada's oil and gas industry will
become a key player in helping the world meet its predicted energy
demands.
- The 2008 International Energy Outlook Report (PDF)
forecasts worldwide energy demand to increase by 50% by
2030.
- Fossil fuels will continue to be the
primary source of energy, accounting for 77% of demand increase to
2030.
- World use of liquids and other
petroleum is expected to rise to 91 million barrels per day in 2015
and 107 million barrels per day in 2030.
While the world's energy resources are predicted to be adequate
to meet energy demand to 2030 and beyond, careful environmental
planning and economic considerations must be taken into account to
protect our climate. Canada's oil and gas industry is committed to
the safe and efficient development of oil and gas resources, to
help reduce emissions and lessen the impact to our environment. In
fact, Canada leads the world in technology and innovation, and has already
contributed over $4 billion towards climate change initiatives,
such as carbon capture and storage technology and
public transit.
Your Future in Canada's Oil and Gas
Industry
Global demand, combined with Canada's vast oil and gas resources
and advances in technology, tell us there will be lots of
work in this industry for many decades to come. The industry is
seeking people, just like you, from diverse backgrounds -aboriginals, women, immigrants and youth to
work in the industry.
With over 500,000 people employed directly and indirectly in the
oil and gas industry, this means that when you start a career in oil and
gas, you join an industry with a future. In exchange, you will
learn new skills, enhance your expertise, advance your career and
improve your quality of life.
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