British Columbia · Pipeline · updated October 12, 2026
Eagle Mountain–Woodfibre Gas Pipeline (EGP)
FortisBC's 9 km tunnel under the Squamish estuary is through; the gas line to Woodfibre LNG is next.
- Province
- British Columbia
- Location
- Coquitlam to Squamish (Howe Sound)
- Sector
- Pipeline
- Owner
- FortisBC
- EPC / contractors
- Tunnel: Frontier-Kemper Michels JV
- Status
- Tunnel breakthrough Sept 2026; pipeline testing in Squamish from Oct 2026
- Next milestone
- Pipeline installation in the tunnel; all components complete in 2026, restoration in 2027
- Disclosed cost
- Not publicly disclosed
- Construction start
- 2023-08
- In service
- 2026–2027
- Other details
- About 47 km of 24-inch pipeline plus compression at Eagle Mountain and a new Squamish compressor station (EAC E16-01)
Why it matters for contractors and suppliers
Woodfibre LNG cannot start until EGP delivers gas.
Testing, compressor-station and restoration packages run into 2027.
Want to know when Eagle Mountain–Woodfibre Gas Pipeline (EGP) moves? Status changes, contract awards and tender dates for every tracked project go to subscribers in the mid-month update, alongside the two monthly reports.
Subscribe for C$299 a year or get the free Top 25 PDF
C$24.92 a month, billed yearly. Cancel any time in two clicks.
Free vs full reports
| Free | Full reports C$299/yr or C$39/mo | |
|---|---|---|
| Project tracker: owner, status, next milestone, cost | ✓ | ✓ |
| Monthly front pages and headlines by email | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Top 25 Projects one-pager | ✓ | ✓ |
| Both full monthly reports (21 pages in October 2026) | – | ✓ |
| Procurement packages and buyer and contractor contacts | – | ✓ |
| Bid calendar: tenders, awards and deadlines, exportable to Outlook or Google | – | ✓ |
| Project watchlist, highlighted in the mid-month update | – | ✓ |
| Mid-month update when tracked projects move | – | ✓ |
| Every past issue in your account | – | ✓ |
| Get the free PDF | Subscribe |
C$24.92 a month billed yearly (save 36%). Cancel any time in two clicks.
Sources
Supplier registration: B.C. public tenders. How we research: editorial standards.
Frequently asked
What is the status of Eagle Mountain–Woodfibre Gas Pipeline (EGP)?
As of October 12, 2026: Tunnel breakthrough Sept 2026; pipeline testing in Squamish from Oct 2026. Next: Pipeline installation in the tunnel; all components complete in 2026, restoration in 2027.
Who is the contractor on Eagle Mountain–Woodfibre Gas Pipeline (EGP)?
Tunnel: Frontier-Kemper Michels JV. Owner: FortisBC.
How much does Eagle Mountain–Woodfibre Gas Pipeline (EGP) cost?
Not publicly disclosed.
What is the timeline for Eagle Mountain–Woodfibre Gas Pipeline (EGP)?
Construction start: 2023-08; in service: 2026–2027.