Prince George, B.C.-  The Provincial Government and the Haisla have developed what they are calling a “framework agreement” that will   set the foundation for another LNG export facility. 

The agreement provides the structure for a land purchase or lease that will allow the Haisla to partner with industry to develop a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility and marine export terminal on the west side of the Douglas Channel in the areas around Haisla Reserve #6. 

"This agreement allows the Haisla to look at the land on the west side of the Douglas Channel in a different light” says Ellis Ross, Chief Councillor of the Haisla Nation. “This gives the Haisla and associated projects the certainty needed for the LNG proposals and other projects coming forward for our territory. If we are able to do this, the Haisla people will benefit, as will all British Columbians and Canadians." 

The Haisla Nation is supportive of advancing the LNG industry in British Columbia. This agreement has the potential to fast-track a major LNG facility in the Kitimat area. 

Two LNG facilities and marine export terminals have already received export licences from the National Energy Board – Kitimat LNG and BC LNG Douglas Channel. Other proponents are in various stages of assessing additional LNG facilities, including the recently announced LNG Canada.