Stalled Alaska LNG pipeline bill sends 'negative signal,' governor says

Alaska's governor said he's "deeply disappointed" after the state legislature stalled a tax vote needed to move a $50 billion Alaska LNG pipeline project forward and is urging lawmakers to reconvene.
The project aims to export natural gas to Asia (shipping as soon as 2031); Japan's biggest buyers have preliminary deals but developers still need more binding contracts to secure financing.
Officials warn delays could raise costs and hurt Alaska's access to affordable gas, while the federal government backs the project for trade and national‑security reasons.