British Columbia's goal to build an LNG industry took another important stride forward when Canada's National Energy Board (NEB) approved four separate export applications.

Environment Minister Mary Polak and Natural Gas Development Minister Rich Coleman have issued a conditional Environmental Assessment Certificate to Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corp. for the YVR Fuel Delivery project.

On Dec. 20, 2013, new energy efficiency requirements for the BC Building Code will come into effect.

The province's first LNG proposal at Grassy Point near Prince Rupert has filed its export application with Canada's National Energy Board.

The B.C. government is inviting input on an improved regulatory model for home inspectors.

The November 2013 natural gas and petroleum sale resulted in $54.5 million in bonus bids, bringing the calendar year total to over $217 million.

The B.C. Government will provide up to $1.5 million this winter to help more than 80 communities make additional shelter spaces available for those who are homeless when cold weather threatens the safety and health of individuals.

The Province will fund more than 150 extreme weather spaces across Greater Victoria this winter to increase emergency shelter space when extreme weather conditions threaten safety and health.

Another liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility has come forward with an export application submitted to the National Energy Board (NEB).