{"id":366289,"date":"2025-02-15T19:45:16","date_gmt":"2025-02-15T18:45:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/climatescience.press\/?p=366289"},"modified":"2025-02-15T19:45:17","modified_gmt":"2025-02-15T18:45:17","slug":"how-alaska-can-seize-the-opportunity-of-a-trump-presidency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/climatescience.press\/?p=366289","title":{"rendered":"How Alaska Can Seize the Opportunity of a Trump Presidency"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"723\" height=\"407\" data-attachment-id=\"366291\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/climatescience.press\/?attachment_id=366291\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/0Getting_Inside_the_Trans_1.webp?fit=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,675\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"0Getting_Inside_the_Trans_1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/0Getting_Inside_the_Trans_1.webp?fit=723%2C407&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/0Getting_Inside_the_Trans_1.webp?resize=723%2C407&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-366291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/0Getting_Inside_the_Trans_1.webp?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/0Getting_Inside_the_Trans_1.webp?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/0Getting_Inside_the_Trans_1.webp?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/0Getting_Inside_the_Trans_1.webp?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From <a href=\"https:\/\/wattsupwiththat.com\/2025\/02\/14\/how-alaska-can-seize-the-opportunity-of-a-trump-presidency\/\">Watts Up With That?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wattsupwiththat.com\/authors\/dan_brouillette\/\">Dan Brouillette<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the past four years, Alaska\u2019s economic potential has been stifled by the Biden Administration\u2019s full-scale assault on the state\u2019s vast resources. With President Trump back in office, there is a tangible shift in direction. In just his first few weeks, the administration acted decisively\u2014&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/presidential-actions\/2025\/01\/unleashing-alaskas-extraordinary-resource-potential\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">signing<\/a>&nbsp;an executive order designed to unlock Alaska\u2019s \u201cextraordinary resource potential\u201d and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/alaskabeacon.com\/briefs\/alaska-environmental-commissioner-picked-for-trump-administration-epa-post\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">appointing<\/a>&nbsp;an Alaskan environmental commissioner to a pivotal EPA role. Notably, Japan is already&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/commodities\/japan-weighs-alaska-lng-pipeline-pledge-win-trumps-favour-2025-01-31\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">considering<\/a>&nbsp;backing the $44 billion LNG pipeline from the North Slope to Nikiski, according to industry reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During my tenure as U.S. Secretary of Energy in President Trump\u2019s first term, I witnessed firsthand an unwavering commitment to advancing Alaska\u2019s prosperity. Alaska\u2019s success is a linchpin for national energy independence, and if decisive action is taken now, the impact could be transformative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A top priority must be addressing Alaska\u2019s domestic natural gas shortage. The reality is stark: without prompt intervention, there is a near-certain risk of higher energy prices and perhaps even&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/business-economy\/energy\/2025\/01\/22\/rolling-blackouts-could-loom-for-urban-alaska-as-natural-gas-crunch-intensifies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rolling<\/a>&nbsp;blackouts. The Dunleavy administration is&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/alaskabeacon.com\/2025\/01\/28\/in-legislative-speech-dunleavy-offers-optimistic-view-but-foreshadows-education-dispute\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">working<\/a>&nbsp;on long-term strategies to harness Alaska\u2019s natural gas resources, while recognizing the urgent need for immediate measures. In the near term, importing LNG to cover production shortfalls\u2014particularly from Cook Inlet\u2014is not merely a stopgap;&nbsp;it is a critical, strategic move that fortifies Alaska\u2019s energy future.&nbsp;Data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/arctic\/articles\/navigating-energy-solutions-alaskas-railbelt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">supports<\/a>&nbsp;the view that timely LNG imports can stabilize market fluctuations and ensure reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond these immediate supply concerns lies a broader market challenge. In Southcentral Alaska, Enstar Alaska\u2014a Canadian-owned utility\u2014is leveraging its market power to pursue&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mustreadalaska.com\/contract-dispute-between-enstar-and-hilcorp-results-in-complaint-over-call-option-additional-gas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">legal<\/a>&nbsp;actions that could lock consumers into inflated energy rates while hoarding scarce gas supplies. This is particularly concerning given that, two years ago, Enstar\u2019s gas storage&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.northernjournal.com\/amid-cold-snap-equipment-failure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">failed<\/a>&nbsp;during one of the coldest winters on record, as documented by state energy reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is essential to confront these challenges head-on, prioritizing robust, collaborative solutions over parochial self-interests. Supporting projects that provide immediate relief while laying the groundwork for long-term energy security is imperative. Investments in domestic production, strategic LNG imports, and ongoing innovation are not mutually exclusive; together, they form the backbone of a resilient energy strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, the influence of extreme environmental groups in Alaska poses a tangible threat to progress. Although their clout in Washington, DC is diminishing, these groups are expected to intensify their efforts at the state level. Recent&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/alaskabeacon.com\/2023\/03\/25\/alaska-legislators-prepare-to-talk-taxes-after-grim-new-oil-revenue-forecast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">proposals<\/a>&nbsp;for higher taxes on oil and gas producers serve as a warning\u2014while the legislature wisely rejected those tax hikes, similar future attempts could derail key projects through litigation and lobbying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President Trump\u2019s second term represents a historic turning point\u2014not just for Alaska, but for the U.S. as a whole. Alaska\u2019s role in reshaping U.S. energy policy is undeniable. Unlocking the state\u2019s full potential will ignite unprecedented innovation and pave the way for a more secure national energy future. The time to act is now.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The Honorable Dan R. Brouillette is a distinguished leader in energy, finance, and government policy, having served as 15th U.S. Secretary of Energy, 19th Deputy Secretary of Energy, President of Sempra Infrastructure, and CEO of Edison Electric Institute. With a career spanning public service and corporate leadership, he has played a pivotal role in shaping global energy strategy, advancing technological innovation, and managing large-scale infrastructure investments.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This article was originally published by RealClearEnergy and made available via RealClearWire.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over the past four years, Alaska\u2019s economic potential has been stifled by the Biden Administration\u2019s full-scale assault on the state\u2019s vast resources. With President Trump back in office, there is a tangible shift in direction. In just his first few weeks, the administration acted decisively\u2014\u00a0signing\u00a0an executive order designed to unlock Alaska\u2019s \u201cextraordinary resource potential\u201d and\u00a0appointing\u00a0an Alaskan environmental commissioner to a pivotal EPA role. Notably, Japan is already\u00a0considering\u00a0backing the $44 billion LNG pipeline from the North Slope to Nikiski, according to industry reports.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":121246920,"featured_media":366291,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1],"tags":[691818602,691818336,691829778,691819814,691819423,691833311,691831255],"class_list":["post-366289","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-alaska","tag-biden-administration","tag-energy-information-administration-eia","tag-energy-prices-2","tag-lng","tag-u-s-secretary-of-energy","tag-us-president-donald-trump","fallback-thumbnail"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/0Getting_Inside_the_Trans_1.webp?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/paxLW1-1xhT","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":410786,"url":"https:\/\/climatescience.press\/?p=410786","url_meta":{"origin":366289,"position":0},"title":"Trump threw a big wrench into China\u2019s attempt to bully U.S. over critical minerals","author":"uwe.roland.gross","date":"10\/29\/2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Approving the construction of a gravel mining road in a remote stretch of northwest Alaska may not sound like much, but it\u2019s a giant step toward challenging an assertive China\u2019s plan to become the 21st\u00a0century\u2019s dominant global power.","rel":"","context":"In \"Alaska\"","block_context":{"text":"Alaska","link":"https:\/\/climatescience.press\/?tag=alaska"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0AQMkEzujHP65C25K_bgJMj_s67pWu2vcmtYn_6vxQysbIs9EPx9pRZ-9CH5MMKdn-62CL0OhQ1hVJeEyX9GfTsu_a7JEEhsm4F5UBvZgZtRutdCRcmK8qZ_yEyZTEAqp-1.jpeg?fit=1200%2C484&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0AQMkEzujHP65C25K_bgJMj_s67pWu2vcmtYn_6vxQysbIs9EPx9pRZ-9CH5MMKdn-62CL0OhQ1hVJeEyX9GfTsu_a7JEEhsm4F5UBvZgZtRutdCRcmK8qZ_yEyZTEAqp-1.jpeg?fit=1200%2C484&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0AQMkEzujHP65C25K_bgJMj_s67pWu2vcmtYn_6vxQysbIs9EPx9pRZ-9CH5MMKdn-62CL0OhQ1hVJeEyX9GfTsu_a7JEEhsm4F5UBvZgZtRutdCRcmK8qZ_yEyZTEAqp-1.jpeg?fit=1200%2C484&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0AQMkEzujHP65C25K_bgJMj_s67pWu2vcmtYn_6vxQysbIs9EPx9pRZ-9CH5MMKdn-62CL0OhQ1hVJeEyX9GfTsu_a7JEEhsm4F5UBvZgZtRutdCRcmK8qZ_yEyZTEAqp-1.jpeg?fit=1200%2C484&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0AQMkEzujHP65C25K_bgJMj_s67pWu2vcmtYn_6vxQysbIs9EPx9pRZ-9CH5MMKdn-62CL0OhQ1hVJeEyX9GfTsu_a7JEEhsm4F5UBvZgZtRutdCRcmK8qZ_yEyZTEAqp-1.jpeg?fit=1200%2C484&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":277777,"url":"https:\/\/climatescience.press\/?p=277777","url_meta":{"origin":366289,"position":1},"title":"\u2018Frankly Embarrassing\u2019: Manchin Unloads On Biden Admin For Restricting Alaskan Oil","author":"uwe.roland.gross","date":"09\/08\/2023","format":false,"excerpt":"Democratic West Virginia Sen. 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