Alaska faces a natural gas shortage due to the Jones Act and untapped North Slope reserves.

Alaska faces a potential natural gas shortage due to the Jones Act, which mandates the use of U.S.-flagged LNG carriers for intra-state shipping. The state relies on declining production from the Cook Inlet, while vast reserves in the North Slope remain untapped due to inadequate infrastructure and challenging pipeline construction. The absence of available LNG carriers exacerbates the situation, risking energy supply and economic stability in Alaska.

October 21, 2024
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