Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is natural gas that has been cooled to approximately minus 162 degrees Celsius, converting it to liquid form for efficient storage and transportation. In liquid form, natural gas occupies about 1/600th of its gaseous volume, making it economical to ship by tanker to markets without pipeline connections. Canada has significant LNG export potential, with projects proposed and under construction in British Columbia. LNG facilities require environmental assessments and various federal and provincial approvals. The industry creates economic opportunities while raising environmental concerns about greenhouse gas emissions and impacts on Indigenous territories and marine environments.