Alaska governor pitches big tax break to spur $46B gas line

By: Sean Maguire

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: March 27, 2026

Words: 1,266

Last Updated: 4 months ago


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Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has proposed eliminating property taxes for the Alaska LNG project to incentivize development of the $46 billion gas line and export facilities.

The bill was introduced to the Legislature on Mar. 20 and would exempt the project from local taxes in Alaska, including property and sales taxes. Instead, a volume-based tax would be levied once the pipeline starts producing significant quantities of gas from the North Slope.

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