Last updated: December 29, 2025
This proposed project is an approximately 800-kilometre natural gas pipeline running from northeast B.C. (near Chetwynd) to Pearse Island, the site of the proposed Ksi Lisims LNG facility. The pipeline route would include both terrestrial and marine sections and would have a capacity of 2-3.6 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/day).
Primary permits for this project were issued in 2015 and have been maintained through extension applications by the proponent. The original pipeline route terminated at a now-cancelled LNG export facility on Lelu Island. Applications to amend BCER permits for the route changes to the marine route and eastern end of the line have been filed. The project was deemed substantially started by the Environmental Assessment Office on June 5, 2025.
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: Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Ltd. (Western LNG & Nisga'a Nation)
Associated Infrastructure: Ksi Lisims LNG
Project Images:
Nov. 25, 2014
Environmental Assessment Certificate (EAC) issued
May-Nov. 2015
Primary Project Decisions issued
Jul. 25, 2017
Related PNW LNG facility project cancelled
Apr. 25, 2019
Environmental Assessment Office grants EAC five-year extension
Nov. 19, 2024
Substantial Start application submitted to EAO
June 5, 2025
EAO Issues Substantial Start
Permits for natural gas pipelines, LNG facilities, renewable (wind and solar), and transmission line projects are required before construction can start. Applications go through a thorough permitting process, described in our Review Applications page. Approvals, issued under the Energy Resource Activities Act (ERAA), contain specific conditions and requirements that proponents must meet to be in compliance with BCER 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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ANC 100121479 PGRT |
Approved Ancillary Site Permits |
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ANC 100121830 PRGT |
Approved Ancillary Site Permits |
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ANC 9640721 PRGT |
Approved Ancillary Site Permits |
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ANC 9640909 PRGT |
Approved Ancillary Site Permits |
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ANC 9640912 PRGT |
Approved Ancillary Site Permits |
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ANC 9640913 PRGT |
Approved Ancillary Site Permits |
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ANC 9640924 PRGT |
Approved Ancillary Site Permits |
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ANC 9640937 PRGT |
Approved Ancillary Site Permits |
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ANC 9640960 PRGT |
Approved Ancillary Site Permits |
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ANC 9640987 PRGT |
Approved Ancillary Site Permits |
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ANC 9641001 PRGT |
Approved Ancillary Site Permits |
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ANC 9641003 PRGT |
Approved Ancillary Site Permits |
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ANC 9641010 PRGT |
Approved Ancillary Site Permits |
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ANC 9641987 PRGT |
Approved Ancillary Site Permits |
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ANC 9643599 PRGT |
Approved Ancillary Site Permits |
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IUP 100122558 PRGT |
Approved Investigative Use Permits |
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IUP 100122559 PRGT |
Approved Investigative Use Permits |
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IUP 100122560 PRGT |
Approved Investigative Use Permits |
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IUP 100123005 PRGT |
Approved Investigative Use Permits |
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ROAD 100122094 PRGT |
Approved Road Permits |
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ROAD 100122095 PRGT |
Approved Road Permits |
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ROAD 100122100 PRGT |
Approved Road Permits |
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ROAD 100122101 PRGT |
Approved Road Permits |
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ROAD 9641409 PRGT |
Approved Road Permits |
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ROAD 9641530 PRGT |
Approved Road Permits |
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ROAD 9641531 PRGT |
Approved Road Permits |
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WATR 100119618 PRGT Sec10 07 15 24 |
Approved Water Authorizations |
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WATR 100119747 PRGT Sec10 07 31 24 |
Approved Water Authorizations |
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WATR 100119774 PRGT Sec11 |
Approved Water Authorizations |
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WATR 100119782 PRGT Sec11 |
Approved Water Authorizations |
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WATR 100122019 PRGT Sec 10 |
Approved Water Authorizations |
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WATR 100122020 PRGT Sec10 |
Approved Water Authorizations |
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WATR 100122027 PRGT Sec10 |
Approved Water Authorizations |
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WATR 100122043 PRGT Sec10 |
Approved Water Authorizations |
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WATR 100122044 PRGT Sec10 02 10 26 |
Approved Water Authorizations |
Permits that were previously issued by the BC Energy Regulator for the project that are no longer active, having either expired or been cancelled.