Trump says Taiwan agreed to buy 30% of proposed Alaska LNG project's gas
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Taiwan had committed to invest $4.4 billion. The terms and whether a final agreement has been signed remain unclear.
Donald Trump said at an October 13 rally in Alaska that Taiwan had agreed to buy 30% of the gas from the proposed Alaska LNG project. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Taiwan had committed to invest $4.4 billion. The terms were not immediately clear, and Reuters reported via CNA that it was unclear whether a final deal had been signed.
Earlier Taiwan–Alaska LNG agreement
Taiwan's state-owned CPC Corp and Alaska Gasline Development Corp signed a letter of intent in March 2025 expressing interest in gas purchases and investment. Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs said negotiations on procurement and investment details would follow.
Taiwan's economy ministry had no immediate comment to CNA. Premier Cho Jung-tai told reporters that the government's job was to stabilize energy supply and build resilience.
Sources and context
- Trump says Taiwan agrees to buy 30% of LNG from Alaska pipeline projectCNA (Reuters report)
- Taiwan agrees to buy 30% of gas from Alaska LNG project, Trump saysCNBC
- CPC and AGDC ink Alaska gas dealTaipei Times
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