The Nisga’a Nation’s Ksi Lisims LNG project is on the brink of a major decision. B.C. government ministers are set to decide by September 7 whether to approve an environmental assessment for the proposed natural gas export project. If approved, construction could begin by 2025, with operations expected to start in 2028.
The project, located on Pearse Island near the U.S. border, is led by the Nisga’a Nation in partnership with Western LNG, a company backed by Blackstone Inc. The development includes two floating LNG facilities designed to handle up to two billion cubic feet of gas per day. Once operational, the project is expected to export 12 million tonnes of LNG annually.
While the project promises significant economic benefits, including jobs and revenue, it is facing opposition from environmental groups and some Indigenous communities, such as the Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs and the Lax Kw’alaams Band. The project proponents argue that it will be net-zero ready by 2030, with emissions significantly lower than U.S. Gulf Coast LNG terminals.
A final decision from the B.C. government could come soon, and it will be closely watched for its potential impact on both the environment and the economy.
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