Prince Rupert LNG Pipeline Project Gets B.C. Government Approval
British Columbia’s North Coast is stepping into the spotlight with significant energy developments recently confirmed near Prince Rupert. Together, they mark a promising chapter for local communities, Indigenous-led enterprise, and the broader Canadian oil and gas services industry.
Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Line: A Green Light for Progress
The Prince Rupert Gas Transmission (PRGT) pipeline has officially been deemed “substantially started” by the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office. This ruling ensures the preservation of its environmental certificate, validating years of preparatory work.
The pipeline, originally linked to the shelved Pacific NorthWest LNG project, is now being repurposed to serve the proposed Ksi Lisims LNG export facility—an Indigenous-led project near Pearse Island. The 900-kilometre pipeline would transport natural gas from northeastern B.C. to the coast, opening significant logistical and operational avenues for service providers in construction, maintenance, and pipeline operations.
Premier Eby Defends New LNG Project Near Prince Rupert
B.C. Premier David Eby recently reaffirmed support for a new LNG pipeline terminus east of Prince Rupert, highlighting its Indigenous ownership and alignment with provincial climate and economic goals. The terminus is part of the broader Ksi Lisims LNG development—a partnership involving the Nisg̱a’a Nation and Western LNG.
Premier Eby emphasized that the project stands apart from legacy proposals. With strong Indigenous leadership and evolving environmental technologies, the development is positioned to be both economically and socially impactful. For the energy services sector, this presents new opportunities in marine infrastructure, export logistics, and terminal development.
What This Means for Energy Sector Stakeholders
These developments signal renewed momentum for energy infrastructure in northern B.C.—an encouraging sign for those working in the oil and gas industry. With long-term projects regaining traction and new Indigenous-led initiatives moving forward, the region is poised for:
- Increased demand for contractors and suppliers in midstream and marine operations
- Strategic partnerships with Indigenous-owned enterprises
- Infrastructure development that supports global LNG export capacity
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Sources
DeRosa, K. (2025, June 9). B.C. premier defends new LNG pipeline with terminus near Prince Rupert. CBC News.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/premier-defends-new-lng-pipeline-with-terminus-near-prince-rupert-1.7556710
Kurjata, A. (2025, June 5). B.C. government approves continued construction of new LNG pipeline with terminus near Prince Rupert. CBC News.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/prince-rupert-transmissin-line-1.7536595