Several proposals for pipeline projects from Alberta's tar sands to the North Coast are in the works. They call for oil tanker traffic, loaded with crude from an Alberta to BC coast pipeline, to travel through B.C.'s coastal waters. Two moratoriums have protected British Columbia's coastline from the threat of oil spills since 1972, but the federal government has been ignoring the moratorium on oil tanker traffic. Since early 2006, tankers carrying condensate have traveled through the Inside Passage to Kitimat.
PncimaMatters Concerns
The federal government has been asked by the provincial government to lift its moratorium on offshore oil and gas on the north coast. The consequences of allowing offshore oil and gas in coastal waters are potentially devastating. The risk is high for very little gain. Even the top end estimates predict that B.C.’s offshore reserves would produce only enough oil and gas to satisfy U.S. consumption for six months. In a world heading for a zero carbon economy it makes little sense to entertain such risks for such dubious rewards.
The devastating effects of oil spills on fisheries, tourism and recreation cannot be underestimated.
Investigations and plans for the development of renewable energy infrastructure, including on and offshore wind farms and tidal energy are also underway in Pncima. These projects need to be considered within an overall integrated plan for Pncima.
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B.C.'s coastal waters. Two moratoriums have protected British Columbia's coastline from the threat of oil spills since 1972, but the federal government has been ignoring the moratorium on oil tanker traffic. Since early 2006, tankers carrying condensate have traveled through the Inside Passage to Kitimat. 
