Environment

Environmental Assessment

In March 2023, Cedar LNG received an Environmental Assessment Certificate (EAC) from the provincial government and a positive Decision Statement from the federal government. The project underwent a thorough environmental assessment process in accordance with the requirements of both the federal and the provincial environmental assessment legislation. Environmental approval marks the culmination of more than a decade of work by the Haisla Nation to understand how best to develop one of the lowest carbon intensity LNG facilities in the world. Cedar LNG is committed to advancing a best-in-class LNG project that protects the environment, respects Haisla and local values, and meets the highest standards of social and environmental responsibility.

Regulatory Update

Since Cedar LNG received its environmental approvals in 2023, the project team has been focused on developing detailed engineering and construction plans in anticipation of peak construction in 2026. As part of this work, refinements have been identified to optimize the design from a technical and cost perspective, while ensuring the project minimizes effects to the environment. Read our fact sheet and display boards to learn more about the proposed amendments.

The proposed refinements require an amendment to the original environmental approvals, and as such, Cedar LNG has submitted applications to the relevant regulatory agencies.

The BC Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) is holding a public comment period on the proposed changes between January 28 and February 27, 2025 to seek public feedback on the proposed changes. You can learn more here.

As part of our commitment to keeping the community informed about project activities, the Cedar LNG team hosted an open house in Kitimat in December 2024 which included information about the proposed amendments.

After the Environmental Assessment

In addition to an Environmental Assessment Certificate and positive federal Decision Statement, Cedar LNG has also received a range of other approvals required to start construction from the BC Energy Regulator. We will obtain permits from Transport Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and other regulatory agencies as construction advances.