British Columbia Said to Set LNG Emissions Goal Below Rivals

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The British Columbia government is considering a requirement to force liquefied natural gas terminals to have a carbon footprint at least one-third below global standards, said two people familiar with the talks.

The government of Canada’s Pacific Coast province is discussing the proposal with energy companies as it seeks to fulfill its pledge to make the nascent industry the cleanest in the world, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the talks aren’t public.