LNG in BC

Natural Gas and Pipeline Safety

Across B.C. and Canada, natural gas is transported to urban areas for cooking, heat and other domestic uses. Natural gas typically travels from its source to its destination by pipeline, as there are already many existing pipelines in B.C. In addition to being a common energy source for many Canadians, LNG is increasingly in demand …

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Huu-ay-aht votes in favour of Sarita LNG

This past week, Huu-ay-aht First Nations citizens voted 70% in favour of developing and co-managing a liquefied natural gas facility with Steelhead LNG. The facility would be located in Sarita Bay, which is on the west coast of Vancouver Island, on traditional Huu-ay-aht territory. They are the first B.C. Nation to approve the co-management development …

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Want to know more about LNG shipping on the B.C. Coast?

As coastal B.C. communities see nearly 20 LNG projects proposed along the coast, many are looking for more information about how LNG shipping could impact our waterways. Those who end up with large carriers going by their communities are certainly interested in what this entails. Let’s take a closer look at LNG carrier design, safety …

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LNG Canada: Project Update

The Final Investment Decision (FID) for the proposed LNG Canada project near Kitimat, was originally expected back in July 2016, but was delayed until the end of 2016 and has still yet to be made. Recently however, LNG Canada has restarted the process of selecting a preferred prime contractor for construction of the project. Project Background …

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