Gas
Talks advance on Taiwan investment in Alaska LNG project
Taiwan is reviewing a potential multi-billion-dollar investment in the proposed Alaska liquefied natural gas infrastructure.
Key points
- Taiwan plans to purchase 6 million tonnes of LNG annually from the Alaska project.
- Taipei is considering an equity stake of up to US$4.4 billion, pending further commercial negotiations.
- US President Donald Trump announced the agreement, citing a 30 percent off-take commitment over 20 years.
Taiwan has advanced discussions regarding a potential US$4.4 billion financial commitment to the proposed Alaska liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, according to government statements reported by the Taipei Times and The Maritime Executive.
State-owned CPC Corp would secure six million tonnes of gas annually from the development if talks conclude successfully, Taipei's Ministry of Economic Affairs indicated. US President Donald Trump stated during a public rally that the arrangement represents a 20-year commitment covering 30 percent of the facility's total output.
Project scope and costs
The infrastructure network involves constructing an 800-mile pipeline across Alaska to connect northern gas fields with a southern export terminal. Total capital expenditures for the 20 million tonnes per annum development are projected between US$45 billion and US$55 billion.
The venture is currently held by New York-based Glenfarne Group with a 75 percent stake, alongside the state-owned Alaska Gasline Development Corporation holding the remaining 25 percent. Previous backers including major international energy firms withdrew from the initiative in 2016 following economic assessments.
Next steps
Taiwanese officials emphasized that specific equity shares, contractual terms and final investment amounts remain subject to ongoing commercial negotiations. While US developers target a final investment decision for the pipeline by the end of the year, industry analysts note that additional purchase agreements are required to secure project financing.
In domestic US markets, the Henry Hub gas spot price stood at US$3.03 per MMBtu on 6 October 2026, according to US Energy Information Administration figures provided by the CEII. Similar Asian-targeted export projects, such as expansions in Canada, continue to compete for regional market share.
Original reporting
This article draws on the following reports. Read them in full on the publishers’ sites.
- Taipei TimesTalks on Taiwan-Alaska LNG deal advance
- PoliticoTrump says Taiwan will buy Alaska LNG. The project is still in flux.
- The Maritime ExecutiveTaiwan Plans to Invest $4.4B in Alaska LNG, Subject to Negotiations
- Korea JoongAng DailyTrump claims Korea Alaska LNG investment as Taiwan, Japan deals push forward
- Alaska StoryTrump says Taiwan will buy 30% of Alaska LNG output; Taiwan outlines $4.4 billion investment plan
Context from CEII
Gas is the flexible backbone of many grids and the designated transition fuel in many national plans, from LNG trade to domestic LPG and CNG. Supply security and pricing drive both power reliability and emissions.
21.9% of electricity in the world came from gas in 2024Countries in this story
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