Video: How Woodfibre LNG Is Putting Net Zero Into Practice

At Woodfibre LNG, we’ve committed to designing and operating the world’s first net zero LNG export facility. With construction past the halfway point at our site near Squamish, we’re using this moment to explain what net zero means in practice — and how we’re approaching it in a transparent, accountable way.

What Net Zero Means for Woodfibre LNG

When we say “net zero,” we’re talking about reducing our greenhouse gas emissions as much as possible and balancing the remainder through verified carbon credits (offsets). Our commitment covers:

• Scope 1 emissions from our own operations, and
• Scope 2 emissions from the electricity we purchase.

These boundaries are consistent with federal and provincial climate policies and align with how project emissions are assessed and overseen by the BC Environmental Assessment Office, the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada, and the Squamish Nation through its Environmental Assessment Agreement.

Using Hydropower to Avoid Emissions at the Source

A major advantage of operating in British Columbia is the ability to power the facility with hydroelectricity from BC Hydro. This eliminates the need for gas-fired turbines, which are typically the largest source of emissions at LNG export facilities worldwide.

This approach is guided by our Roadmap to Net Zero and supported by our E-Drive electric compressor system. For Woodfibre LNG, electrification is the single most important step in avoiding emissions from the outset.

Offsetting the Emissions We Can’t Avoid

Even with electrification, some emissions remain, including emissions from construction at our site. To balance these out, we purchase third-party verified carbon credits from forest-based projects in British Columbia. These projects protect or enhance carbon sinks and follow established provincial verification protocols. As we advance towards operations, we aim to diversify our carbon credit portfolio while maintaining high quality project types.

All offsets that we purchase must be independently verified and transparently reported.

Continuing to Improve as New Solutions Emerge

Reaching net zero is not a single milestone—it requires continuous improvement over time.     We are assessing new technologies and management practices that could further reduce emissions over the life of the project. This includes monitoring updates to federal and provincial offset programs and exploring future opportunities for process improvements, enhanced monitoring, or additional mitigation.

Looking Ahead

As construction continues, our focus remains on delivering a project that meets stringent climate, environmental, and regulatory expectations. Our net zero commitment is one part of that approach — alongside ecosystem protection, safety planning, and long-term environmental stewardship.

By combining hydroelectricity, verified offsets, and continuous improvement, we are demonstrating how to responsibly develop LNG in BC.