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title: "Federal government puts $200M into Woodfibre LNG near Squamish, with first cargo expected in 2027"
description: "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](/bc/provincial-2026/candidates/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](/bc/provincial-2026/tracker#gov-promise-approve-lng-and-pipelines).

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.

## Sitemap

See the full [sitemap](/bc/provincial-2026/sitemap.md) for all pages.