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How do you build the world’s first net-zero LNG facility? Electrification, high-quality offsets, and continuous improvement.

A look inside the standout IPSS 2025 panel highlighting how the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw–Woodfibre LNG partnership is reshaping expectations for Indigenous–industry collaboration in Canada’s LNG sector. Hear insights from Woodfibre LNG CEO Luke Schauerte and Squamish Nation Hereditary Chief Ian Campbell.

With more than 300 trails, Squamish is recognized as one of the premier mountain biking destinations in the world. But behind the trail maps and race results lies something far more important: a volunteer-powered system that keeps the trails open and rideable.

From early groundwork and foundations to vertical construction, module arrivals, and the start of marine piling, this summer brought visible progress at the Woodfibre LNG site, moving the project steadily past the halfway point.

Luke Schauerte, Chief Executive Officer of Woodfibre LNG, recently took the stage at the Vancouver Board of Trade’s Indigenous Opportunities Forum, to share how the relationship between the company and the Squamish Nation has resulted in a model for how major projects should be developed.

Mill Creek, which runs through the centre of our site, is a salmon-bearing stream currently home to spawning pink salmon. Having a spawning ground on our site is both a privilege and a responsibility, underscoring the need to ensure construction activities are carefully managed to protect the fish and the habitat they depend on.

Woodfibre LNG’s reclamation work is helping restore Howe Sound, removing legacy pollution and creating new marine habitats to support the region’s environmental recovery.

Woodfibre LNG will be fully electric from day one. As international markets place increasing value on energy that aligns with climate goals, access to clean hydroelectric power isn’t just an environmental asset—it’s a competitive edge.

Woodfibre LNG marked a key milestone this month with the start of permanent marine pile installation for the floating storage tank. Onshore, crews advanced foundation, grading, and concrete work.

Woodfibre LNG was proud to sponsor and attend the 2025 Squamish Nation Youth Powwow — a powerful celebration of culture, youth leadership, and community healing through partnership.

Woodfibre LNG welcomes its first Operator Training Program graduates-Emily Nahanee and John Williams, marking a milestone in reconciliation and indigenous workforce development.

Woodfibre LNG has submitted an application to amend its Environmental Assessment Certificate (EAC #15-02) to allow for the installation and operation of a second floating worker accommodation, or Floatel #2, on-site.