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Who’s keeping an eye on B.C.’s oil and gas boom? Fewer people than you might think

B.C.’s oil and gas watchdog says it’s ready for LNG — but inspections tell another story

Matt Simmons
Matt Simmons

9 Sep 2025 • 3 min read

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A white pick-up truck is pictured next to a lake. The truck is next to two pipelines under construction.
The B.C. Energy Regulator says its inspectors “do not have the knowledge and skill set to manage for long-term contamination" at the growing number of oil and gas sites across the province. (Matt Simmons/The Narwhal)

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