B.C.'s LNG Ambitions Could Significantly Increase Climate Pollution, Report Finds
A review of B.C.'s CleanBC climate action plan highlights that the province's liquefied natural gas (LNG) ambitions could introduce significant new sources of climate pollution, potentially negating emission reductions achieved in other sectors. The report notes that the focus on LNG may divert clean energy resources and fiscal support from critical minerals mining.
Current LNG projects, including LNG Canada's Phase 1, Woodfibre LNG, and Cedar LNG, could collectively add 13 megatonnes of emissions annually, undermining the province's goal to reduce emissions by 21 megatonnes by 2030. The report also emphasizes the need for extensive electrification of LNG supply chains, requiring 40,000 GWh/year of electricity, which may compete with other essential sectors. Experts call for a reevaluation of B.C.'s climate strategy, arguing that increasing LNG production could jeopardize overall emissions reduction efforts.
