Trump Touts US, Asian Cooperation on Alaska Oil and Gas Pipeline
US President Donald Trump announced that South Korea, Japan, and other countries are planning to 'load up' with oil in Alaska as part of a larger effort to build pipelines and transport natural gas to Asia. Speaking at the White House, Trump praised his administration's investments in Alaska, claiming they have added billions of dollars in value.
The Trump administration has been seeking cooperation from South Korea, Japan, and other nations on an Alaska liquefied natural gas project, which aims to build a 1,287-kilometer pipeline from the North Slope to southern Alaska. This would transport natural gas that will be cooled to liquid form for shipments to Asia.
Trump specifically mentioned Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK), who is up for reelection, praising his work and noting his intention to visit Alaska to help Republican candidates.