The need for energy is increasing globally, particularly in emerging Asian economies. Natural gas - the world's cleanest burning fossil fuel - is able to accommodate the demand.

B.C. Premier Christy Clark and Alberta Premier Alison Redford released the terms of reference guiding their joint working group to open new energy-export markets.

The Province has approved $115.8 million in royalty credits, which will lead to the construction of 12 new infrastructure projects in northeast B.C.

The September 2013 natural gas and petroleum sale has resulted in $3.5 million in bonus bids, bringing the calendar year total to over $157 million.

The August 2013 natural gas and petroleum sale resulted in $20.4 million in bonus bids, bringing the calendar year total to over $154.3 million.

The July 2013 natural gas and petroleum sale resulted in $6.39 million in bonus bids, bringing the calendar year total to over $133 million.

British Columbia's goal to diversify the natural gas sector and expand market access to the province's abundant supply of clean energy took another step forward today with Pacific NorthWest LNG submitting an export application with Canada's National Energy Board (NEB).

The latest natural gas and petroleum rights sale resulted in over $9.29 million in bonus bids, bringing the calendar year total to over $127 million.