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Scott Burrows – CEO of Pembina Pipeline Corp (PPL.TO)
Scott Burrows was appointed President and CEO of Pembina Pipeline Corporation in early 2023, following his tenure as the company’s CFO. Known for his disciplined financial approach and capital allocation acumen, Burrows is steering Pembina into a more diversified energy infrastructure model—including low-carbon solutions like carbon capture and hydrogen, in addition to its traditional midstream business.
Under his leadership, Pembina continues to grow its integrated asset base while advancing sustainability initiatives and capital returns to shareholders.
📊 Company Overview: Pembina Pipeline Corp
The CEO of Pembina Pipeline makes approximately C$11.8 million.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Ticker | PPL.TO (TSX), PBA (NYSE) |
| Sector | Energy |
| Industry | Midstream Infrastructure (Pipelines, Gas Processing, Storage) |
| Market Cap | ~C$20 billion |
| Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta |
| Founded | 1954 |
| Employees | ~2,000 |
| Assets | Over 18,000 km of pipelines, major NGL and gas facilities |
Pembina is one of Canada's leading midstream oil and gas companies. It operates pipelines, gas processing plants, fractionation facilities, and export terminals. Pembina plays a critical role in Canada’s energy infrastructure while expanding its involvement in ESG-aligned energy transition projects.
👤 CEO Profile: Scott Burrows
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Background: Previously served as Pembina’s CFO for over 5 years
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Education: Holds a Bachelor of Commerce and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
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Known For: Strategic capital deployment, M&A evaluation, and financial discipline
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Leadership Approach: Transparent, metrics-driven, and focused on long-term shareholder value
💰 CEO Compensation (2023)
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Base Salary | C$1.3 million |
| Annual Incentive Bonus | C$2.5 million |
| Stock-Based Awards | C$6.9 million |
| Pension & Other Compensation | C$1.1 million |
| Total Compensation | C$11.8 million |
Note: Burrows' package reflects his first full year as CEO and includes long-term incentives linked to performance and shareholder return metrics.
🏆 Strategic Focus Areas
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Decarbonization Initiatives: Expanding into carbon capture and hydrogen
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Export Growth: Leveraging Alberta and BC assets for LNG and NGL exports
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Pipeline Optimization: Increasing efficiency and throughput across existing corridors
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Partnerships: Collaborating with Indigenous groups and governments on energy transition
🧭 Recent Milestones
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2023: Completed expansion of the Empress NGL facility
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2024: Joint development announcement of a major Alberta carbon hub
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Dividend Yield: Maintains one of the highest in the sector (~5.6%)
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