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Blog
Oct 25, 2024
Sheryl Rivers: Building Opportunities for Indigenous Workers at Woodfibre LNG
“By being able to integrate my culture with my MBA, this has truly become the best role I’ve ever held,” shares Sheryl Rivers, reflecting on her path to becoming the Indigenous Workforce Development Manager at Woodfibre LNG. Rooted in the Squamish Nation (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw) and the village of Ustlawn (Eslhá7an), Sheryl’s heritage is embodied in […]
Blog
Oct 18, 2024
Woodfibre LNG Helps Canoe Club Paddle Forward
The Mt. Chaki Canoe Club has preserved the cultural heritage of canoeing for over 24 years, helping youth connect with their roots through racing and tradition. With the support of the Woodfibre LNG Community Partnership Program, the club continues to foster values of discipline, teamwork, and respect for the land and water while offering a second family for its members. The Community Partnership Program funding has been essential in helping the club focus on training, race preparation, and youth development.
Blog
Oct 02, 2024
October Construction Update
Construction continues on the Woodfibre LNG facility, including work on foundations for the LNG processing equipment and modules that are expected to begin arriving at site in 2025.
Blog
Sep 24, 2024
Advancing Indigenous Inclusion: Woodfibre LNG’s Operator Training Program Enters the Power Engineering Phase
Woodfibre LNG’s Operator Training Program recently entered the Power Engineering Phase — in which candidates advance to learn the skills needed for long-term careers as Process Operators at the facility. The Operator Training Program is a two-year initiative offering Indigenous students, particularly Squamish Nation people, the chance to gain valuable, hands-on experience while preparing for careers as Process Operators.
News Release
Sep 16, 2024
Woodfibre LNG welcomes Fall 2024 Community Partnership Program applications
Squamish and Sea-to-Sky region non-profit organizations are invited to apply for up to $5,000 of funding by October 11, 2024.
Blog
Aug 09, 2024
August Construction Update
Woodfibre LNG has commenced concrete pouring for piperack foundations. The floatel is in place at the project site, currently providing accommodation for the construction workforce of approximately 350 people and expected to ramp up to full occupancy in the coming weeks.
Blog
Jun 28, 2024
Before there was Woodfibre, there was Swiy̓át
Woodfibre LNG took its name from its immediate predecessor, the old Woodfibre pulp mill that operated on the site throughout most of the 20th century and eventually closed in 2006. But for centuries before the former Woodfibre pulp mill was built, the site was known by a different name: Swiy̓át, a village of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh […]
Blog
Jun 25, 2024
Creating Careers through Woodfibre LNG’s Operator Training Program
To help maximize training and employment opportunities with the Squamish Nation, Woodfibre LNG has partnered with the Nation to develop its Operator Training Program – a unique opportunity for Squamish Nation members interested in a career with Woodfibre LNG to meet program entry criteria – and receive career training without the financial and other barriers associated with many post-secondary programs.
Statement
Jun 21, 2024
Floatel arrives at Woodfibre LNG site
Woodfibre LNG is pleased to announce that our floating work camp accommodation has berthed at the Project site in compliance with the Order issued on Monday, June 17th by the BC Environmental Assessment Office.
Statement
Jun 17, 2024
Woodfibre LNG receives BCEAO order to move floatel to site to house non-local workforce
On Monday, June 17, 2024, Woodfibre LNG received a Compliance Order from the BC Environmental Assessment Office, requiring Woodfibre LNG to deploy the floatel to site and to use the vessel for non-local workforce accommodation in accordance with the amended Environmental Assessment Certificate.
News Release
May 30, 2024
Woodfibre LNG donates $150,000 to 50 local non-profits
Woodfibre LNG is delighted to announce donations totaling $150,000 to 50 local non-profits in Squamish and Squamish Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) as part of the company’s spring intake of the 2024 Community Partnership Program.