Newsletter: LNG critics’ hype misses marks. U.S. tariff plan. Indigenous energy news. And more . . . .

Our newsletter: 05 December 2024 LNG critics’ hype misses marks Opponents of LNG development lost no time in urging the new BC government to squash the industry. But they ignored how world LNG demand is strong, and BC’s LNG is cleaner. And they ignored much more about the benefits. Instead of the usual environmental attack, …

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Blog: Year-end updates on LNG in BC

Cedar LNG set for construction to start From the Haisla Nation’s Cedar LNG project (pictures above): Construction has focussed on site preparation and clearing work to prepare for a full construction season in 2025. “In addition to site-clearing work, important environmental management measures have been implemented on site, including sediment and erosion control measures.” Cedar …

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Blog: Where will BC and LNG find new power?

As LNG Canada’s partners look at potential Phase Two expansion, doubling their LNG output, they’d hope to use electrical power for their processes. And switching Phase One to electricity from BC Hydro (rather than burning some of the natural gas to generate power) is on many a wish-list. Meanwhile, Woodfibre LNG plans for its compressors …

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News: BC Hydro OKs wind projects with Indigenous partners

Nine of 21 clean-energy projects submitted to BC Hydro in its last ‘call for power’ have been accepted, and all have First Nations partners. Eight of the nine will have 51% equity ownership. And Hydro adds: “This represents $2.5 billion to $3 billion of ownership by First Nations in new renewable-energy projects in the province.” …

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