BC Government investing in projects in Northeast B.C.
The B.C. government has invested in numerous energy projects across the province, including several in northeast B.C.
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AltaGas expands propane customer reach in Asia as supply shocks continue
CALGARY — AltaGas Ltd. says it recently delivered its first propane cargo to Indonesia as the ongoing squeeze in Mideast supplies stokes interest in Canadian exports among a broader customer set in Asia. "This supply disruption has driven more conversations with our Asian customers who are now placing increased value
Environmental advocates call LNG tax incentive a fossil fuel subsidy
CALGARY — A tax incentive for "low carbon" liquefied natural gas facilities amounts to a government subsidy for the fossil fuel industry at a time when Canada should be pivoting to electrification and renewables, environmental advocates say. The spring economic update released Tuesday included details around an accelerated capital cost
Shell, ARC Resources LTD agree to billion dollar sale
Shell Canada has agreed to purchase Canadian energy company ARC Resources LTD for over $20 billion.
Federal government approves $4 billion expansion of Westcoast natural gas pipeline system
The Sunrise Expansion Program is expected to contribute more than $3 billion to the Canadian economy while hiring approximately 2,500 workers.
Future of Natural Gas talked about ending Fort St. John Creating Energy Conference
The Creating Energy Conference took place in Fort St. John on April 21st, hosted by the Fort St. John and District Chamber of Commerce
Oilpatch holding off on investment changes despite crude price surge
CALGARY — Canadian oil and gas producers are benefiting from the surge in commodity prices driven by the Middle East war, but they say it's not changing their investment plans in the near-term. The chief executive at oilsands giant Cenovus Energy says it's too early on in the crisis to
Cost of gas reduces overnight but overall prices still high
Gas prices in Fort St. John have decreased a little on April 8th as Trump and Iran negotiate a possible ceasefire.
FortisBC commits to ‘safe, affordable’ energy in new long-term plan
FortisBC has released a new Long-Term Gas Resource Plan outlining its future objectives to provide energy services.
Natural gas supply, water security, mining and more to be on table at energy conference
Energy professionals will be gathering in Fort St. John in April for the Creating Energy Conference at the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre.
Gas prices spike overnight in Fort St. John as Middle East conflict continues
Gas prices in Fort St. John have soared again and are up 30 cents on March 31st from March 30th, standing at $1.87 per litre.
BCER reworks fees, levies to be paid by major energy and LNG projects
The amount of fees, levies and securities that some major LNG and energy project permit holders must pay to the BC Energy Regulator (BCER) has been changed.
Site C workers’ camp to be repurposed for North Coast Transmission Line
BC Hydro is repurposing its Site C hydroelectric dam workers’ camp for the North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) project, set to run from Prince George to Terrace.
New agreement moves Coastal GasLink pipeline project closer to second phase
TC Energy has reportedly signed agreements with LNG Canada to expand its Coastal GasLink pipeline.
PRRD to talk wind energy at local government convention
The Peace River Regional District is raising concerns about wind energy projects in a resolution to the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) convention in May 2026.
Innergex moves forward with two Peace region wind energy projects
Innergex has updated the Peace River Regional District about the Stewart Creek and Bessie wind projects.
Fort St. John gas prices soar amid global oil uncertainty
Gas prices have risen in part due to the U.S. and Israel's continued war with Iran, during which the Strait of Hormuz has been effectively blocked, an important route in the oil and gas supply chain.
‘Significant effort’ made to address concerns about Rolla waste facility, energy minister says
Residents nearby the Secure Waste Infrastructure Corp waste disposal facility in Rolla say foul chemical odours have plagued their homes for more than a decade. Officials cite inspections and compliance, but neighbours still don’t know what they’re breathing — and answers have been hard to come by.
Gas prices set to decrease for FortisBC customers
Gas prices for FortisBC customers are set to decrease starting April 1st, 2026.
Key liquefaction module delivered to LNG facility in Squamish
The latest key module has been delivered to the site of a Woodfibre LNG facility in Squamish, British Columbia.
AltaGas expands propane customer reach in Asia as supply shocks continue
CALGARY — AltaGas Ltd. says it recently delivered its first propane cargo to Indonesia as the ongoing squeeze in Mideast supplies stokes interest in Canadian exports among a broader customer set in Asia. "This supply disruption has driven more conversations with our Asian customers who are now placing increased value
Environmental advocates call LNG tax incentive a fossil fuel subsidy
CALGARY — A tax incentive for "low carbon" liquefied natural gas facilities amounts to a government subsidy for the fossil fuel industry at a time when Canada should be pivoting to electrification and renewables, environmental advocates say. The spring economic update released Tuesday included details around an accelerated capital cost
Shell, ARC Resources LTD agree to billion dollar sale
Shell Canada has agreed to purchase Canadian energy company ARC Resources LTD for over $20 billion.
Federal government approves $4 billion expansion of Westcoast natural gas pipeline system
The Sunrise Expansion Program is expected to contribute more than $3 billion to the Canadian economy while hiring approximately 2,500 workers.
Future of Natural Gas talked about ending Fort St. John Creating Energy Conference
The Creating Energy Conference took place in Fort St. John on April 21st, hosted by the Fort St. John and District Chamber of Commerce
Oilpatch holding off on investment changes despite crude price surge
CALGARY — Canadian oil and gas producers are benefiting from the surge in commodity prices driven by the Middle East war, but they say it's not changing their investment plans in the near-term. The chief executive at oilsands giant Cenovus Energy says it's too early on in the crisis to
Cost of gas reduces overnight but overall prices still high
Gas prices in Fort St. John have decreased a little on April 8th as Trump and Iran negotiate a possible ceasefire.
FortisBC commits to ‘safe, affordable’ energy in new long-term plan
FortisBC has released a new Long-Term Gas Resource Plan outlining its future objectives to provide energy services.
Natural gas supply, water security, mining and more to be on table at energy conference
Energy professionals will be gathering in Fort St. John in April for the Creating Energy Conference at the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre.
Gas prices spike overnight in Fort St. John as Middle East conflict continues
Gas prices in Fort St. John have soared again and are up 30 cents on March 31st from March 30th, standing at $1.87 per litre.
BCER reworks fees, levies to be paid by major energy and LNG projects
The amount of fees, levies and securities that some major LNG and energy project permit holders must pay to the BC Energy Regulator (BCER) has been changed.
Site C workers’ camp to be repurposed for North Coast Transmission Line
BC Hydro is repurposing its Site C hydroelectric dam workers’ camp for the North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) project, set to run from Prince George to Terrace.
New agreement moves Coastal GasLink pipeline project closer to second phase
TC Energy has reportedly signed agreements with LNG Canada to expand its Coastal GasLink pipeline.
PRRD to talk wind energy at local government convention
The Peace River Regional District is raising concerns about wind energy projects in a resolution to the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) convention in May 2026.
Innergex moves forward with two Peace region wind energy projects
Innergex has updated the Peace River Regional District about the Stewart Creek and Bessie wind projects.
Fort St. John gas prices soar amid global oil uncertainty
Gas prices have risen in part due to the U.S. and Israel's continued war with Iran, during which the Strait of Hormuz has been effectively blocked, an important route in the oil and gas supply chain.
‘Significant effort’ made to address concerns about Rolla waste facility, energy minister says
Residents nearby the Secure Waste Infrastructure Corp waste disposal facility in Rolla say foul chemical odours have plagued their homes for more than a decade. Officials cite inspections and compliance, but neighbours still don’t know what they’re breathing — and answers have been hard to come by.
Gas prices set to decrease for FortisBC customers
Gas prices for FortisBC customers are set to decrease starting April 1st, 2026.
Key liquefaction module delivered to LNG facility in Squamish
The latest key module has been delivered to the site of a Woodfibre LNG facility in Squamish, British Columbia.
