President Donald Trump said on July 22 that the United States and Japan are close to a deal to jointly export liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Alaska.
Japan is “forming a joint venture with us in Alaska for the LNG,” Trump told lawmakers in Washington. “They’re all set to make that deal now.”
Trump did not provide details, and it was unclear whether he was referring to the proposed $44 billion Alaska LNG project, which envisions an 800‑mile pipeline from the North Slope to an export terminal at Nikiski. The project, expected to reach a final investment decision in 2025, would supply Alaska’s domestic needs and a 20‑million‑ton‑per‑year export facility….