Federal government puts $200M into Woodfibre LNG near Squamish, with first cargo expected in 2027
Canada's energy minister announced the investment on November 13 as the liquefied natural gas facility southwest of Squamish prepares to begin exports. Premier-designate Lorne Doerkson called it a model for how governments and First Nations can work together.
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The federal government announced a $200 million investment in the Woodfibre LNG project near Squamish on November 13, 2026. Federal Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said the investment is part of Budget 2026's goal of making Canada a destination for energy investment, Global News BC reported.
Woodfibre LNG is located southwest of Squamish. The facility receives natural gas, cools it into liquefied form and loads it onto specialized carriers for export overseas. The company says it is designed to produce 2.1 million tonnes of LNG annually. The company also says it will be the world's first net-zero LNG export facility, using electric compressors rather than gas-powered turbines and nature-based carbon offsets. Those are the company's own figures and claims.
Premier-designate Lorne Doerkson said the project shows what is possible when governments, First Nations and industry work together. "The Squamish Nation led its own environmental assessment, establishing 25 legally binding conditions and continues to play an important oversight role," he said, as reported by Global News BC. He added that the first cargo is expected to sail from Howe Sound in 2027.
Minister Hodgson said the project will create jobs for British Columbians and Indigenous peoples, without naming a specific number of positions.
What the province's incoming government promised
The Conservative Party of BC platform, on pages 21 and 22, promises to approve LNG projects and their pipelines and get BC resources to the coast for sale at world prices. The platform sets a goal of making BC the Pacific Basin's most trusted energy partner by 2035. It also promises to double natural gas production by 2032 and triple it by 2035, bringing the province at least $6 billion a year in revenue. See these promises on the government tracker.
The platform, pages 13 and 15, also promises to expand natural gas and LNG development so that natural gas production doubles by 2032. This announcement is a federal investment, not a provincial permit or decision. The incoming Conservative government has not yet set a date for decisions on provincial permits related to Woodfibre LNG.
What this means for people in the region
Anyone in the Squamish, Howe Sound or broader BC energy sector can follow Woodfibre LNG's progress on the company's own site. The first cargo from Howe Sound is expected in 2027. Workers and contractors interested in jobs related to the facility can watch for postings as the project moves toward that date.
Questions this story answers
What is Woodfibre LNG and where is it located?
Woodfibre LNG is a liquefied natural gas facility located southwest of Squamish, British Columbia. It receives natural gas, cools it into liquid form and loads it onto specialized carriers for export overseas. The company says the facility is designed to produce 2.1 million tonnes of LNG annually.
How much is the federal government investing in Woodfibre LNG?
The federal government announced a $200 million investment on November 13, 2026. Federal Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said the investment reflects Budget 2026's goal of making Canada a destination for investment in energy and natural resources.
What role does the Squamish Nation play in the Woodfibre LNG project?
Premier-designate Lorne Doerkson said the Squamish Nation led its own environmental assessment of the project, establishing 25 legally binding conditions, and continues to play an oversight role throughout construction and operation. Doerkson made this statement as part of his response to the federal investment announcement on November 13, as reported by Global News BC.
When will Woodfibre LNG send its first export cargo?
Premier-designate Lorne Doerkson said the first cargo is expected to sail from Howe Sound in 2027, as reported by Global News BC on November 13, 2026. No specific month or date was given. Howe Sound is the body of water southwest of Squamish where the facility is located.
What did the BC Conservative platform promise about LNG projects?
The Conservative Party of BC platform, on pages 21 and 22, promises to approve LNG projects and their pipelines and get BC resources to the coast for sale at world prices, with the aim of making BC the Pacific Basin's most trusted energy partner by 2035. The platform, on pages 13 and 15, also promises to double natural gas production by 2032 and triple it by 2035, bringing at least $6 billion a year in revenue.
What is the federal government's stated reason for the $200 million investment?
Federal Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said the investment reflects the goals of Budget 2026, which the minister described as making Canada the top destination for investment in energy and natural resources. He said the project will create jobs for British Columbians and Indigenous peoples, without naming a specific number of positions.
What technology will Woodfibre LNG use and what environmental claim does the company make?
According to Global News BC's reporting of the company's own statements, Woodfibre LNG will use electric compressors rather than gas-powered turbines. The company says that, combined with nature-based carbon offsets, this will make the facility the world's first net-zero LNG export facility. These are the company's own claims and have not been independently verified in this article.
What is LNG and why does BC produce and export it?
LNG stands for liquefied natural gas. Natural gas is cooled to a liquid state so it can be loaded onto specialized ships and exported to markets overseas, including in Asia. BC has large natural gas reserves, and LNG export terminals allow the province to sell gas at international prices rather than only to the North American market. Woodfibre LNG near Squamish is one of several LNG projects in BC at various stages of development.
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- Global News BC - federal Woodfibre LNG investment, November 13globalnews.ca
- CityNews Vancouver - federal $200M Woodfibre LNG, November 13vancouver.citynews.ca
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