South Korea to host Alaska governor, energy team amid talk of gas pipeline

25/3/2025 12:57

Alaskan state representatives led by the governor and including energy officials are due to visit South Korea on Tuesday, amid expectations of talks with U.S. allies in Asia to revive a stalled natural gas project touted by President Donald Trump.



The main U.S. business lobby in Seoul said, Governor Mike Dunleavy's delegation will include officials from the Glanfarne Group that is a partner in the project to transport gas from Alaska's remote north via a $44 billion pipeline and the state gas agency.



The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) said in a statement, "Discussions over expanding energy cooperation between the two countries are scheduled."



It said, the officials are due to meet senior South Korean officials and leaders of major businesses for discussions on key industrial sectors including energy, infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing.



Trump has sought to shore up the gas project and called for the participation of South Korea, Japan and Taiwan that are seen as potential buyers of the gas that would be transported through the 1,300-km pipeline.



South Korea has already said it would be actively involved in discussions over the project.



South Korea, a major exporter of steel, autos and electric vehicle batteries to the United States, has been bracing for Trump's plan to impose tough tariffs on countries that have trade surpluses in bilateral U.S. trade.