Natural gas emits 40 per cent fewer GHGs than coal when used for power generation.
Natural gas is the cleanest-burning hydrocarbon: 40 per cent fewer GHG emissions are produced when it is used for power generation compared with coal. Also abundant and relatively inexpensive, natural gas can help countries that have historically used coal to produce electricity reduce their carbon footprint while meeting their energy security needs.
Natural gas liquids are an important part of the Canadian energy mix.
In 2017, BC Ferries introduced new vessels capable of running on liquefied natural gas and producing fewer GHG emissions.
Canada suffered record-breaking frigid temperatures over the holidays. Natural gas is a flexible fuel helping keep our homes warm and the lights on.
The creation of a Canadian West Coast LNG industry would create jobs and government revenues for people in B.C. and across Canada.
Growing energy demand in China is a market opportunity for Canadian oil and natural gas.