Strength in Numbers

Published on: Sept 16, 2015

First Nations across British Columbia are partnering with the provincial government, natural gas companies and each other to support, monitor, and reap the benefits of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) development projects.

As of June 2015, the B.C. Government had signed 15 Natural Gas Pipeline Benefits Agreements with 11 First Nations. Numerous benefit agreements between gas companies and First Nations have also been finalized. Each agreement is unique and covers land access, legal obligations, financial benefits, skills training and the steps each party will take to protect the environment.

Read the full article in: BC Oil and Gas Report 2015