Last updated: November 17, 2025
Ksi Lisims LNG
Ksi Lisims LNG is a proposed floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility. Located on Pearse Island, it would have a capacity of 12 million tonnes of LNG per year.
Compliance and Enforcement
Throughout construction and the project lifecycle, the BCER conducts regular inspections to verify compliance with regulatory requirements. Inspection frequency depends on the pace and type of construction or operational activity occurring at the time. Project-specific inspection records are available here. Additional Compliance and Enforcement documents are available here.
Project Proponent: Nisga’a Lisims Government, Rockies LNG Partners, & Western LNG
Associated Infrastructure: Prince Rupert Gas Transmission
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Timeline
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Dec. 14, 2022
40-year federal export license granted
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Oct. 16, 2023
Environmental Assessment Certificate application submitted
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Nov. 4, 2025
LNG Facility Permit Issued
Primary Project Permits
Permits for natural gas pipelines (and related compressors, meter stations, etc.) or LNG Facilities are required before construction can start on a major project. Applications go through a thorough permitting process, described in our Permitting Process page. Approvals, issued under the Energy Resource Activities Act (ERAA), contain specific conditions and requirements that the proponent must meet in order to be in compliance with the permit.
| Name | Type |
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100119349 PERMIT LNG FACILITY |
Primary Permits |
Other Active Project Permits
There are various types of permits issued by the BC Energy Regulator for major projects, throughout the different phases of design and construction. Permits that have been issued to date for a particular project can be viewed below.
| Name | Type |
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IUP 100118080 Ksi Lisims |
Approved Investigative Use Permits |