North Coast Transmission Line
Proponent
B.C. Hydro
Sector
Electricity
Location
Northwest British Columbia
Proponent
B.C. Hydro
Sector
Electricity
Location
Northwest British Columbia
Description
The North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) Project ties into the Northwest Critical Conservation Corridor (a transformative strategy referred to the Major Projects Office). Together, they will deliver low-cost, clean electricity to local communities along the West Coast.
The project would twin existing transmission lines from Prince George to Terrace, and north up to Bob Quinn substation. By twinning major transmission lines, the NCTL will support transformative industrial projects, including the Ksi Lisims LNG facility and critical minerals developments in the Golden Triangle.
Description
The North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) Project ties into the Northwest Critical Conservation Corridor (a transformative strategy referred to the Major Projects Office). Together, they will deliver low-cost, clean electricity to local communities along the West Coast.
The project would twin existing transmission lines from Prince George to Terrace, and north up to Bob Quinn substation. By twinning major transmission lines, the NCTL will support transformative industrial projects, including the Ksi Lisims LNG facility and critical minerals developments in the Golden Triangle.
Quick facts
- Increased clean energy capacity: Will more than double the availability of clean, low-cost electricity along Canada’s West Coast.
- Job creation and industry growth: Expected to create thousands of jobs and anchor a clean-energy industrial corridor.
Benefits
- In partnership with Indigenous peoples and governments, the project will support economic development in the northwest coast of Canada and meet the growing demand for ports, mines and liquefied natural gas. It will also more than double the availability of clean electricity in the region.
- According to estimates from the province of British Columbia, once operational, the project will create thousands of direct full-time careers, generate millions in annual public revenues, and anchor a clean-energy industrial corridor for generations to come. It will lead to the reduction of two to three million tonnes of carbon emissions annually, supporting Canada’s climate goals while powering economic growth.
- Several First Nations under the K’uul Power consortium have signed agreements providing the option to acquire up to 50% equity in the project.
Latest updates
- In January 2026, BC Hydro signed an MOU with Ksi Lisims LNG to confirm interconnection steps for the supply of 600 megawatts of clean electricity.
- On November 13, 2025, the project was referred to the Major Projects Office (MPO).
- The Canada Infrastructure Bank closed a $139.5 million loan to BC Hydro to support pre-construction activities such as project planning, engineering, fieldwork, procurements, consultation with First Nation communities, stakeholder engagements and enabling works to improve site access.
- The MPO is working with the proponents, Indigenous groups and federal Crown corporations to evaluate potential financial support and assist with structuring the financing for next steps.
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