The Government of British Columbia has officially approved the Ksi Lisims LNG project, granting its provincial environmental assessment certificate after nearly five years of review. This milestone clears the way for construction to begin as early as this year on a $16.8 billion project that promises to reshape Canada’s energy landscape.
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Led by the Nisga’a Nation in partnership with Rockies LNG and Western LNG, Ksi Lisims LNG will be located 80 km north of Prince Rupert. Once operational, the facility is expected to produce 12 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas annually, creating up to 800 jobs during peak construction and 250 permanent positions.
What sets Ksi Lisims apart is its commitment to clean energy. By connecting to BC Hydro’s hydroelectric grid, the terminal will be capable of producing LNG with net-zero emissions — a first in North America. The project must be “net-zero ready” by 2030, ensuring its place in a competitive global market increasingly driven by low-carbon energy.
For the Nisga’a Nation, this is more than an economic opportunity. As Nisga’a President Eva Clayton stated, “this is what reconciliation looks like: a modern Treaty Nation once on the sidelines of our economy, now leading a project that will help write the next chapter of a stronger, more resilient Canada.”
Premier David Eby echoed that sentiment, highlighting BC’s advantage of clean power, skilled workers, and strong Indigenous partnerships: “There’s never been a more critical time to diversify our economy and reduce reliance on the US, and BC is leading the way in Canada.”
While the project faces scrutiny from environmental groups and questions about long-term LNG demand, its approval marks a game-changing moment — not just for British Columbia, but for Canada’s role in global energy markets.
