Alaska LNG Pipeline Plan Halted as Lawmakers Reject Governor's Compromise

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy's plan for a liquefied natural gas pipeline has hit a roadblock. The proposed $54.5 billion project, which includes a gas treatment facility on Alaska's North Slope and an 807-mile pipeline to a natural gas export facility, was set to be the focus of three special sessions in the state legislature. However, both the House and Senate majority caucuses announced they don't have enough votes to pass Dunleavy's compromise bill (HB 4001), effectively killing it.

The package was seen as a middle ground between differing views on how to fund the project, which has been discussed for years but remains in limbo. Without this legislation, the future of the Alaska LNG project is uncertain. The decision marks a significant setback for Dunleavy's administration and raises questions about the project's viability.