Another liquefied natural gas (LNG) export application has been filed by Woodfibre Natural Gas Limited today with the National Energy Board (NEB) for the Woodfibre LNG Project. This is a further sign that B.C.'s LNG industry continues to gain speed.

"Seeing another LNG export licence filed with the federal government shows two things," said Premier Christy Clark. "It further indicates that our LNG has huge promise to deliver the jobs and prosperity that B.C. so richly deserves, but also that it's right around the corner. If they want to be part of this opportunity, it's urgent that companies are in the game now."

"Companies who want to capitalize on the emerging LNG industry are moving very quickly to develop their projects in British Columbia," said Rich Coleman, Minister of Natural Gas Development. "We're confident an LNG industry will create thousands of jobs and provide lasting legacies that will deliver a wide range of benefits for our communities."

Woodfibre Natural Gas Limited is proposing to construct a liquefied natural gas processing and export facility project with a proposed capacity of approximately 2.1 million tonnes per year. If approved, it will be located at the waterfront industrial site of Western Forest Product's former pulp mill near Squamish.

"Woodfibre Natural Gas Limited is continuing to pursue early feasibility work on our project and this application is an important step. We look forward to moving forward through additional regulatory processes and furthering our work with the community, First Nations and the public in the many months ahead," said company president Ratnesh Bedi.

In reviewing each export application, the NEB ensures that quantity of the gas does not exceed the amount required to meet domestic demand. The Woodfibre LNG Project export application is the seventh submitted in B.C. - three have been approved and four are currently under review.

Quick Facts:

• Woodfibre Natural Gas Limited is a Canadian company and part of the Pacific Oil & Gas Group, an independent energy resource development company. The company invests, develops, builds, owns and operates projects around the globe.

• The NEB is an independent federal regulator of Canada's energy industry. Its purpose is to regulate pipelines, energy development and trade in the Canadian public interest.

• The NEB has issued export licences to three other LNG proponents:

• A 20-year licence to Douglas Channel Energy Project (Texas-based company/Haisla Nation/Golar LNG).
• A 20-year licence to Kitimat LNG (Apache Corp. and Chevron Canada).
• A 20-year licence to LNG Canada (Shell and co-venture partners).

Learn More:

The Woodfibre LNG Project: http://www.woodfibrelngproject.ca/

British Columbia's Natural Gas Strategy and the Liquefied Natural Gas Strategy: http://www.empr.gov.bc.ca/OG/NGS/Pages/default.aspx

One Year Update: http://www.gov.bc.ca/com/attachments/LNGreport_update2013_web130207.pdf

The National Energy Board: http://www.neb-one.gc.ca/clf-nsi/rcmmn/hm-eng.html

Media Contacts:

Sam Oliphant
Office of the Premier
250 952-7252

Sandra Steilo
Media Relations
Ministry of Natural Gas Development
250 952-0617

Byng Giraud
Vice President, Corporate Affairs
Woodfibre Natural Gas Limited
778 233-6449