Three years ago, Justin Trudeau, then prime minister, declared that there has “never been a strong business case” for liquefied natural gas exports from Canada’s East Coast to Europe. How times (and the federal government) have changed: Now we have Ottawa on side: Energy Minister Tim Hodgson says he’s confident there’s a market for Canadian …
LNG 1 (and 101) To begin, a little LNG 101: What is LNG, and where does it come from? LNG is made from the same natural gas that we use to heat our homes, cook our food, and fuel many Canadian businesses. When natural gas is cooled to -162°C it liquefies and becomes much more …
Our newsletter: 31 July 2025 LNG really is cleaner than coal A series of studies agrees that using liquefied natural gas to generate electrical power is “cleaner” than burning coal. These studies find burning LNG can mean anywhere from 25% to 50% fewer emissions, “and new technology can cut LNG emissions by 60%.” As well, …
We’ve had a few guest posts and comments on our social media channels lately trying to argue that LNG is “dirtier” than coal when it comes to burning these fuels to generate electricity. Most give no authority for their belief, but some cite a US university study whose author insists that “LNG has a larger …
Our newsletter: 17 July 2025 First, though, this notice: We are unable to update our LinkedIn page because of technical problems. We are trying to resolve them. In the meantime, do please follow us on Facebook or on X (Twitter). Thank you. Alliance chair Crystal Smith celebrated Chief Councillor Crystal Smith of the Haisla Nation was …
