Energy, Mines and Natural Gas Factsheets

FACTSHEET: Climate change leadership

British Columbia is a clean energy leader. We are the first jurisdiction in North America which has made its government operations carbon neutral and our carbon tax has proven to influence positive change with the reduction of province-wide greenhouse gas emissions. read more

Friday, April 12, 2013 11:27 AM

FACTSHEET: Pipeline and exporting

Pipelines are essential for the transportation of oil and gas resources. Some pipelines in B.C. are regulated by the province, while others - such as those that traverse across a border like Alberta - are federally regulated. read more

Friday, April 12, 2013 11:20 AM

FACTSHEET: Alternative Energy in B.C.

B.C. has enormous untapped clean energy potential, including wind, tidal, solar, geothermal, run of river and biomass. read more

Thursday, April 11, 2013 10:15 AM

FACTSHEET: Site C Clean Energy Project

The Site C Clean Energy Project (Site C) is a proposed third dam and hydroelectric generating station on the Peace River in northeast B.C. read more

Thursday, April 11, 2013 10:12 AM

FACTSHEET: Independent power production in B.C.

Independent power producers have been supplying clean electricity to British Columbians for more than 20 years. read more

Thursday, April 11, 2013 10:08 AM

FACTSHEET: Mining and Selenium management

Selenium is a naturally occurring and essential element that can accumulate in ecosystems. read more

Wednesday, April 10, 2013 3:48 PM

FACTSHEET: Oil & Gas compliance and enforcement

The BC Oil and Gas Commission (OGC) oversees all oil and gas activities in the province. read more

Wednesday, April 10, 2013 3:45 PM

FACTSHEET: Mining in B.C.

The production value of mining in 2012 is $8.3 billion - in 2001 it was $2.8 billion. read more

Wednesday, April 10, 2013 3:40 PM

FACTSHEET: Hydraulic fracturing in British Columbia

Hydraulic fracturing is a technological process used to extract natural gas from shale rocks. read more

Wednesday, April 10, 2013 3:37 PM

FACTSHEET: Gaming in B.C. - by the numbers

Commercial gaming in B.C. is a $2.7-billion-a-year industry, providing an estimated 37,000 direct and indirect jobs. read more

Wednesday, April 10, 2013 3:30 PM

FACTSHEET: Mineral exploration in B.C.

Mineral exploration in B.C. is growing strong, thanks in part to increased demand in Asia and a renewal of the mining industry. read more

Wednesday, April 10, 2013 3:25 PM

FACTSHEET: The modernization of BC liquor laws

Liquor in theatres provides flexibility to live-event venues and revises liquor laws for movie theatres - something requested by movie and live-event theatre owners. read more

Wednesday, April 10, 2013 3:04 PM

FACTSHEET: Growler beer mark-up classification

Growlers are large glass bottles that allow a customer to take beer from a brewery and consume it elsewhere. Because the purpose of a Growler is to hold and transport beer it is considered a 'package.' read more

Wednesday, April 10, 2013 2:59 PM

FACTSHEET: John Hart Generating Station Replacement project

The John Hart facility in Campbell River has been operating since 1947, making it one of the oldest generating facilities in BC Hydro's hydro-electric system. read more

Thursday, April 4, 2013 12:15 PM

FACTSHEET: The Interior to Lower Mainland Transmission Line

The Interior to Lower Mainland transmission line is a new 500-kilovolt, 247-kilometre transmission line from Merritt to Coquitlam that will improve power delivery to homes and businesses in the Lower Mainland and on Vancouver Island. read more

Thursday, April 4, 2013 12:09 PM

FACTSHEET: The Northwest Transmission Line (NTL)

NTL is 287 kilovolt line that will run approximately 340 km from Skeena Substation (near Terrace) to a new substation to be built near Bob Quinn Lake. read more

Thursday, April 4, 2013 12:03 PM

FACTSHEET: LiveSmart BC: Small Business Program

The LiveSmart BC: Small Business Program has awarded $1.6 million to host organizations to extend their Business Energy Advisor services until March 31, 2014. read more

Thursday, April 4, 2013 11:58 AM

FACTSHEET: What you need to know about Smart Meters

The installation of smart meters is now 95 per cent complete throughout the province. read more

Friday, March 8, 2013 3:40 PM

FACTSHEET: Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Development to Create More than 100,000 Jobs

The Ministry of Energy, Mines and Natural Gas has undertaken a study on the potential employment impacts created by LNG development in B.C. read more

Tuesday, February 12, 2013 3:01 PM

FACTSHEET: B.C. Home to Best Practices; Regulations for Industry

British Columbia has been a leader in safe, responsible natural gas development for more than 50 years: read more

Tuesday, February 12, 2013 2:52 PM