US EditionJapan hires Wood Mackenzie to assess Trump-backed Alaska LNG project: Report
Japan's assessment by Wood Mackenzie aims to address cost and logistical concerns for the $44 billion Alaska LNG project, which could enhance energy security and investment opportunities.
- Japan has hired Wood Mackenzie to assess the proposed 800-mile Alaska gas pipeline and LNG plant, a $44 billion project promoted by U.S. President Donald Trump.
- Following last week's trade talks, Tokyo agreed to explore Alaskan LNG offtake and pledged $550 billion of U.S.-bound investments; Yoji Muto said, `We are continuing to hold close discussions with U.S. officials on the economic viability...`
- Developers have engaged Japanese energy companies including JERA, Tokyo Gas, Osaka Gas, Mitsubishi Corp, and Inpex; JERA is `considering` the project, Tokyo Gas is a procurement candidate, and Inpex remains undecided.
- Securing Japanese corporate commitments could unlock financing from Japan Bank for International Cooperation and help project developers aiming for a final investment decision by the end of the year.
- The evaluation is intended to allay investor doubts by addressing mixed past reviews from the 2016 study and 2022 review, while existing non-binding deals with Thailand's PTT Group and Taiwan's CPC Corp show regional interest.
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Japan Weighs Support for Ambitious Alaska Gas Pipeline Project
Japan has enlisted Wood Mackenzie to evaluate an 800-mile Alaska gas pipeline and LNG plant as part of a $44 billion project advocated by President Trump. This assessment could ease concerns among Japanese investors. The outcome of discussions could affect Japan's energy landscape significantly.
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Japan has hired Wood Mackenzie to assess a proposed $44 billion Alaska gas pipeline and LNG plant, indicating potential support for the project championed by U.S. President Donald Trump. This assessment aims to alleviate concerns among prospective Japanese investors and off-takers about the project, which has faced long-standing cost and logistical hurdles. The evaluation follows […] The post Japan Hires Wood Mackenzie for Assessment of Alaska L…
Exclusive: Japan hires Wood Mackenzie to assess Trump-backed Alaska LNG project, sources say
Japan has hired energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie to assess a proposed 800-mile Alaska gas pipeline and LNG plant in a sign it is weighing support for the $44 billion project touted by U.S. President Donald Trump, two sources with knowledge of the matter said.
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Market ScreenerExclusive-Japan hires Wood Mackenzie to assess Trump-backed Alaska LNG project, sources say
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Japan hires Wood Mackenzie to assess Trump-backed Alaska LNG project: sources
Japan has hired energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie to assess a proposed 1,300-kilometer Alaska gas pipeline and liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in a sign it is weighing support for the $44 billion project touted by U.S. President Donald Trump, two sources with knowledge of the matter said. The…
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