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flag U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum highlighted progress on Alaska’s $44 billion LNG project and efforts to secure energy exports to Japan and South Korea during a March 12, 2026, visit to Anchorage.

flag U.S. flag Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, during a March 12, 2026, stop in Anchorage, emphasized Alaska’s role in advancing U.S. energy dominance amid global disruptions, highlighting progress on the $44 billion Alaska LNG project. flag He discussed ongoing talks with buyers in Japan and South Korea, with preliminary deals covering two-thirds of projected output, and noted federal efforts to secure 80% of annual output through binding agreements. flag Burgum also mentioned potential federal financing for the Ambler Road, a key infrastructure project, and stressed reducing federal oversight to empower Alaskans. flag The visit preceded his participation in a Tokyo-based energy security forum, where he promoted reliable, geopolitically secure energy exports to Pacific allies.

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