B.C. natural gas sector faces challenges in stepping up electrification to reduce emissions

The electrification of the upstream natural gas sector in northeast B.C. could open up a significant path for the province to meet its aggressive carbon reduction targets in the next decade and potentially allow for industry expansion.
But it’s not an easy path — and one where there are challenges to widespread electrification, a switch from using natural gas to produce power, according to industry supporters and critics alike.
B.C.’s new greenhouse gas-emission target calls fo