Bear Head LNG says the mutual benefits agreement with the assembly is a commitment to develop the project on the Strait of Canso in an environmentally sustainable manner.

Two liquefied natural gas megaprojects slated for Nova Scotia are moving ahead, despite investors cancelling plans on the West Coast.

Nova Scotia's natural gas distributor wants to ensure it has adequate access to the sole pipeline into Atlantic Canada if liquefied natural gas export terminals are approved in the region.