Pages tagged "Topic: Natural Gas"
One of Canada's Biggest Contributions to Reducing Global Emissions Can Be Exporting Liquefied Natural Gas
While global liquefied natural gas (LNG) demand is projected to grow significantly through 2040, British Columbian Premier David Eby’s recent comments seem to question the notion of moving forward with new B.C. liquified natural gas (LNG) export facilities and the correspondi...
Global LNG Demand to Grow 76% by 2040: REPORT
Global liquefied natural gas (LNG) demand is projected to grow from 397 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) in 2022 up to 700 mtpa by 2040 with a significant supply-demand gap to emerge in the late 2020s, according to the latest industry report. Shell’s LNG Outlook 2023 highlight...
Sulphur in Canada: Everything You Need to Know
Did you know Canada was the world's sixth-largest sulphur producer in 2021 [4]? Although sulphur isn't known for its pleasant smell, the non-metallic chemical element is incredibly useful in our day-to-day lives. Sulphur production began in Canada primarily as a byproduct of...
Canadian West Coast LNG Will Reduce Global GHG Emissions
Will LNG projects on Canada's West Coast increase global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions? It's a good question, and one that should be brought into into the limelight as a result of continued resistance from opponents who claim these projects will do the opposite. The notion t...
5 Times Foreign Countries Asked Canada for LNG in 2022
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio made his first visit to Ottawa this past week, representing a significant opportunity for Canada to expand its relationship with its third-largest trading partner [1]. Like Europe, recent global events have put resource security at the fo...
Ksi Lisims LNG Given ‘OK’ by CER, Now it’s the Minister’s Turn
Great news for Nisga’a Nation, British Columbians and Canadians came out of the Canada Energy Regulator’s (CER) office last week. Ksi Lisims LNG, an Indigenous-led project on the coast of northwestern British Columbia, has been given a stamp of approval by the CER to export n...
Germany-Qatar LNG Deal a Sorely Missed Opportunity for Canada
Germany has signed a long-term 15-year deal to buy 2 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Qatar annually, with deliveries starting in 2026. What an opportunity that could have been for Canada -- if only we were as keen on shipping our natural gas abroad as Qatar...
Canada Could Displace Half of Russian Energy on Global Markets: SURVEY
If Canada put its pedal to the metal, it could displace up to 59% of Russian natural gas exports and up to 46% of its oil sales over the next decade says a new report by SecondStreet.org. The survey comes when Europe – Russia’s largest oil and gas export destination – and oth...
Canada Already Has a Windfall Tax on Oil & Gas, Let's Have an Informed Conversation.
Canada already has a working "windfall tax" on oil and gas companies. It’s called a scaling royalty system, so let's have an informed discussion about our world-class energy producers. Despite the overwhelming treasure trove of evidence and analyses showing how a windfall tax...
B.C. Regulator’s Focus on Cedar LNG Global Emission Reductions Should Be a Model for the Rest of Canada
British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Office (BCEAO) stated this month that Cedar LNG – an Indigenous-led project by the Haisla Nation – would help fight climate change due to a net reduction in global greenhouse gases (GHGs) despite an increase at the local provincial ...