B.C. Conservatives pledge to double gas output and accelerate LNG projects

The Conservative victory in British Columbia’s recent election has set a new direction for the province’s energy sector. Party leader Lorne Doerkson, in his victory speech, committed to doubling the province’s natural-gas production within six years and reaching three times current levels by 2035, supported by a “super-power” energy plan that targets additional LNG export capacity and the long-delayed Pacific Link pipeline.

He said his first call as premier will be to the prime minister and Alberta premier Danielle Smith to restart the pipeline working group. Smith confirmed a forthcoming meeting to pursue shared economic priorities. Business leaders, including the Business Council of British Columbia and the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, praised the clearer policy signal, noting the potential for thousands of jobs and increased investment in the Montney formation.

Existing projects such as LNG Canada’s Phase 2 and upcoming decisions on the Ksi Lisims development are expected to benefit from the supportive stance. Analysts see the shift as a possible end to the oil-and-gas wedge in Canadian politics.