Maritime Nations Turn Toward B.C.’s Indigenous-Led LNG Surge – Energy Now

December 1, 2025

In a world hungry for dependable fuel sources, the next wave of Indigenous-led LNG projects in British Columbia is becoming part of the strategic outlook for global shippers and maritime nations that carry much of the world’s energy supply.

Greece sits at the centre of that interest.

Its companies command about a quarter of the world’s carrier fleet in this sector, with more than 145 vessels already in operation through charter contracts, long-term arrangements and spot voyages across every major LNG route. Another 46 LNG tankers are scheduled to be delivered to Greek operators in the coming years, according to state industry reports.

Speaking on the sidelines of the 2025 Indigenous Partnership Success Showcase summit last week, Dimitrios Skoutas, Consul General of Greece in Vancouver, said British Columbia’s mix of infrastructure readiness, governance, community engagement and Indigenous participation is being noticed by shipping leaders in his country.

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