B.C.'s International Opportunity In Clean Technology

The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's (GVBOT) annual Energy Forum, presented by Bennett Jones, put a spotlight on British Columbia and western Canada's position in the worldwide clean technology and energy market.

I moderated a panel on the potential for export leadership—at a time when the demand for reliable, sustainable sources of responsibly produced, low-carbon intensive energy is resounding across the globe.

Here are the key takeaways.

LNG Opportunities Are More Than Economic for Canada

Canada's energy sector accounts for 12 percent of the country's GDP and in September 2023, the export value of energy products represented more than one-quarter of Canada's total exports. Global demand for energy will continue to grow with Asia driving long-term demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Pacific Rim countries. Energy leaders in Japan, the world's biggest LNG importer, say the energy transition in Asia will require more natural gas to ensure a reliable