Working Paper #9 路
BC鈥檚 LNG Play
Reasonable Transition Fuel or Environmental Disaster?
Published February 7, 2026 by Andy Hira
Overview
British Columbia has bet on LNG exports as a source of jobs, tax revenue, and environmental leadership, yet most proposed projects have been cancelled and only one major terminal remains under construction. We examine whether that bet still makes sense, weighing BC's competitiveness against cheaper global suppliers, the risks of methane leakage and water contamination, and the actual costs and benefits of continued provincial support. Are alternative energy sources a better long-term investment?
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