The Narwhal
📰 The Narwhal (non-profit)
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Jun 8, 2026
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B.C. nears decision on natural gas royalties amid industry pushback
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SUMMARY B.C. is preparing to overhaul its natural gas royalty system, which determines how much revenue the government earns from the industry, by 2027. The government is promising a better return for taxpayers while industry warns higher rates could drive investment to Alberta. The debate comes as some advocates argue B.C. should collect more from gas companies who are using public lands for profit. As B.C. readies to change what it charges fossil fuel companies extracting natural gas from public lands, industry supporters are pushing back. B.C. has been eyeing changes to its natural gas roya…
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