By: Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R – AK) | Newsweek
In his March joint address to Congress, President Donald J. Trump highlighted the strategic importance of the Alaska LNG Pipeline. “My administration is working on a gigantic natural gas pipeline in Alaska, among the largest in the world, where South Korea and other nations want to be our partner,” he declared. “It will be truly spectacular. It’s all set to go.”
The significance of the president of the United States calling out an individual LNG project during such an occasion was historic. It speaks to the critical need for the initiative that is receiving backing from both President Trump and Seoul. South Korea stands as a cornerstone of America’s Indo-Pacific strategy, and energy cooperation presents an opportunity to deepen their alliance. Just as importantly, it creates a platform for collaboration on environmental innovation, especially in emissions reduction and clean energy technology, ensuring that our shared energy future aligns with climate goals as well as strategic ones.