Alaska LNG Pipeline Study Nears Completion, Advancing $44B Energy Project

The proposed 800-mile Alaska LNG pipeline, a joint venture between U.S. energy developer Glenfarne and the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation, is nearing a critical milestone with a Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) study expected to be completed by December 2025. This project, strongly backed by President Donald Trump, aims to transport natural gas from Alaska's North Slope to the Gulf of Alaska for export as liquefied natural gas (LNG), positioning the U.S. as a key player in global energy markets. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has expressed optimism about the pipeline's progress and the high level of interest from energy companies and potential investors, including Asian partners, despite concerns over costs and logistical challenges. The Trump administration has actively promoted the project as part of its broader strategy to boost domestic fossil fuel production and increase LNG exports to allies in the Asia-Pacific region. The upcoming FEED study by the Australian firm Worley will provide crucial insights into the technical and financial feasibility of the pipeline, which has been a decades-long ambition now gaining renewed momentum. This milestone is seen as pivotal for advancing the $44 billion infrastructure aimed at meeting both domestic gas demand and international export needs.