In an effort to be more inclusive of tribal communities, the British Columbia government has modernized and grown its BC Oil and Gas Commission that supervises northern shale drilling. The renamed British Columbia Energy Regulator (BCER) will consist of five to seven members, up from three, with a mandate to include tribal representation. Tribal representatives…
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BC, Blueberry River to Jointly Oversee Resources, Potentially Limit New Natural Gas, Oil Projects
British Columbia (BC) and Blueberry River First Nations struck a historic agreement this week to partner on resource stewardship that among other things could limit new oil and natural gas development, as well as revamp future energy activities. The agreement would ensure “Blueberry River members can meaningfully exercise their Treaty 8 rights, and provide stability…
January 20, 2023
Industry Must Spearhead Benefits of Canadian Natural Gas Exports, New LNG Canada CEO Says
LNG Canada will have the lowest greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity of any operating liquefaction plant in the world, CEO Jason Klein said, telling an industry audience they must better promote the environmental benefits of Canadian natural gas exports to get more projects off the ground. Klein, a Shell plc executive who was tapped to replace…
May 13, 2022
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