Back in 1667, Canada (or, then, “New France”) began to export some natural resources (fish and timber) to the West Indies and France. Later came the famous fur trade, using another natural resource, with First Nations involvement. Then came mining, and Canada sent much gold to Europe. Later came oil and gas: The first natural …
The Haisla Nation and Pembina Pipeline Corporation are going ahead with the Cedar LNG project in B.C., with a target time of late 2028 for starting operations and exports. Crystal Smith, elected chief councillor of the Haisla, said: “With Cedar LNG, we have proven that Indigenous communities can successfully forge a path to economic independence and …
A message from Karen Ogen, Alliance CEO: The Alliance heartily congratulates the Haisla Nation, Cedar LNG, and Pembina Pipeline Corporation on their announcement that the Cedar LNG project will go ahead. The positive Final Investment Decision (FID) means a greater future for the Haisla People, bringing them opportunities and benefits and revenues. But it also …
The following is from a speech by Alliance CEO Karen Ogen to the 2024 Creating Energy – Northern Resource Conference at Fort St John BC, on 21 May 2024. Canadian LNG is Indigenous LNG “Creating Energy” is exactly what the First Nations LNG Alliance is trying to do – creating energy for our people, our …
By: FNLNGA CEO Karen Ogen-Toews, and BCLNGA CEO David Keane The question for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry in B.C. isn’t if, but when. The industry is moving forward, even as global energy prices remain low. LNG companies are investing tens of millions of dollars each year into their projects and have already spent …
