Proposed Alaska gas pipeline has a narrow window of viability, estimates suggest

By: James Brooks

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: May 27, 2026

Words: 875

Last Updated: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

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The proposed trans-Alaska natural gas line faces a narrow road to profitability, even with Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposed multibillion-dollar tax break, according to estimates presented to state legislators.

The more the pipeline costs, the more its builders will need to charge for gas shipped through it in order to make money. But if the cost of Alaska gas is too high, it isn’t competitive with gas from other sources around the world.

On Tuesday, …

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