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Our Members
Diversification provides immense energy transition opportunities. Global demand for petrochemical products is expected to grow, and with the right policy framework, Alberta can capitalize on this growth.
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We are dedicated to realizing the full potential of Alberta’s abundant natural resources by expanding and diversifying Alberta’s resource manufacturing industries. Through our unique partnership of industry, post-secondary, and labour, we work with government to develop policies that attract investment while protecting the taxpayer and diversifying our economy to provide well-paying jobs to Albertans.
New petrochemical projects will not be built without an emphasis on the energy transition. Our members support the creation of the Alberta Carbon Capture Incentive Program (ACCIP). In a highly competitive global market, the creation of ACCIP would help ensure Alberta is the number one jurisdiction for our members to invest in.
Should the over $22 billion of our projects be built, Alberta needs skilled labour available for the 20,250 of construction and 658 of operational employment opportunities. While industry, post-secondary, and labour groups have a role to play in developing our workforce, we need the government to take additional actions to enhance overall labour availability and training.
The RDC is supportive of the Industrial Heartland Designated Industrial Zone (DIZ)'s intent to "establish a best-in-class regulatory framework that will help attract new investment and create good jobs for Albertans while realizing environmental outcomes", and is working with the Alberta government to ensure a smooth implementation.
The Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program (APIP) has been a tremendous success for attracting investment to Alberta. We believe that incremental improvements, such as re-evaluating the operational threshold to qualify for the grant, expanding equipment eligibility, and allowing for brownfield expansions will continue to ensure that Alberta remains a leader.