2022-12-14-菲沙研究所-菲沙研究所-加拿大-美国能源部门-2022年竞争力调查（英）_62页_950kb

Canada-US Energy Sector Competitiveness Survey 2022 Summary

Executive Summary

• This 2022 survey assesses barriers to oil and gas investment in Canada and the US based on senior executive perceptions.
• Wyoming is the most attractive jurisdiction for investment, followed by Texas and Oklahoma.
• Among Canadian provinces, Saskatchewan ranks highest (6th overall), ahead of Alberta (12th) and British Columbia (14th).
• Key concerns in Canada include disputed land claims, regulatory compliance costs, and environmental regulation uncertainty, compared to 24% in the US for land claims.

Key Findings

Rankings

• Wyoming tops the list with a PPI score of 100.00, followed by Texas (91.55) and Oklahoma (88.24).
• Canada’s provinces rank lower on average:
  • Saskatchewan (75.97) is the highest-ranked Canadian province in the Top 10.
  • British Columbia scores the lowest (32.29).
• US Offshore—Gulf of Mexico ranks 9th overall.

Canada vs. US Performance

• Canada performs worse in 15 of 16 policy factors.
• Internationally, Wyoming leads, Texas ranks second, and the Gulf of Mexico is third.
• Canadian provinces collectively face higher regulatory barriers:
  • 73% of Canadian respondents cited regulatory compliance issues (vs. 33% in the US).
  • Environmental regulations concern 63% of Canadian investors (vs. 38% in the US).

Policy Areas

• Disputed Land Claims: 62% of Canadian respondents view this as a barrier, compared to 24% in the US.
• Regulatory Compliance Costs: Worry 73% of Canadian investors vs. 33% in the US.
• Environmental Regulations Uncertainty: Affects 63% of Canadian investors vs. 38% in the US.

Provincial Review

• Canada:
  • Saskatchewan saw a slight score increase (up 0.8 points).
  • Alberta and British Columbia experienced score declines:
    • British Columbia fell 18 points.
    • Alberta declined nearly 19 points.
• United States:
  • Wyoming showed the best improvement (+2 points).
  • Eleven jurisdictions experienced score decreases over a year.

Factors of Concern

• Canada:
  • Uncertainty over environmental regulations.
  • Cost of regulatory compliance.
  • Disputed land claims.
• United States:
  • Regulatory duplication and inconsistencies.
  • Trade barriers vary but are generally less concerning than in Canada.

Conclusion

• The survey indicates persistent challenges for Canadian investors due to regulatory complexity and environmental uncertainty.
• The US remains more attractive overall with a median PPI score of 66.66 vs. 55.23 for Canada.