The Philippines is considering importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Alaska as the Trump administration moves forward with its long-delayed $44 billion gas pipeline project.
Alaska has already secured President Donald Trump’s support to develop the Alaska LNG project, which aims to process and transport up to 20 million tons of LNG per year. The project will connect gas fields in northern Alaska to a port in the south, where the LNG will be liquefied and exported, mainly to Asian markets.
“We plan to buy LNG from Alaska to meet the growing needs of our energy sector,” said Philippine Ambassador to the US, Jose Manuel Romualdez, in a post on X on Saturday.
Romualdez added that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. hopes to discuss this and other areas of mutual interest when he meets with President Trump in the near future. While there is no set timeline, the two governments are working to arrange a bilateral meeting within the year.
The ambassador emphasized that the deal with Alaska would provide the Philippines with a stable supply of LNG at a competitive price. He noted that the country is prepared to make a commitment to purchase LNG, similar to Japan’s recent commitment. The offer has been on the table for some time, with US Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) having raised the possibility before.
“They have an abundant supply, so we might be able to get it at a very low cost,” Romualdez explained. “That’s why we’re considering it as part of our energy strategy.”
On February 20, Philippine Embassy officials met with Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy, who confirmed that steps are being taken to implement Trump’s “America First” policy, which includes supporting Alaskan LNG exports. Chargé d’affaires Jaime Ascalon Jr. reiterated Manila’s interest in exploring the potential of sourcing LNG from Alaska.
Governor Dunleavy acknowledged the strong interest in the Alaska LNG project from governments in the Pacific region, as well as from pipeline builders and shippers. He emphasized that the project is crucial to President Trump for economic development, national security, and strengthening alliances in the Pacific.
Earlier this month, Trump also discussed a joint venture on Alaska oil and gas with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. “Japan will soon begin importing record shipments of clean American LNG,” Trump said. “We’re talking about the Alaska pipeline, which is the closest major source of oil and gas to Japan, less than half the distance of any other location. Japan is very excited, and so are we.”
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