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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 […]

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.

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.

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.

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.

Toni Dumais, a member of the Woodfibre LNG Gender Safety Advisory Committee, discusses how initiatives like this one are paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable future.

Woodfibre LNG issues the following statement in clarification of questions and comments raised over the past several weeks by members of District of Squamish Council.

Woodfibre LNG is supporting the long-term health of the community by working with the Squamish Hospital Foundation to invest in medical devices and infrastructure, like the pediatric Sim doll or the new CT scanner for the Squamish General Hospital while providing lasting benefits for residents of the Sea to Sky region.

Construction at the Woodfibre LNG site continues, focused on work to prepare the site for facility construction later this year, as well as preparatory work to welcome the floatel, which will house 652 non-local workers outside of the community of Squamish.

Through the Community Partnership Program, Woodfibre LNG was pleased to be able to support the Pemberton Fire Rescue with grant funding to acquire road rope rescue equipment crucial for low-angle situations.

The meeting is an opportunity to discuss marine updates and any potential issues that may arise during the construction of the Woodfibre LNG facility.

Woodfibre LNG is pleased to invite Squamish charities and organizations to apply for a grant through our Community Partnership Program.