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Alaska LNG Tax Stalemate Sparks Special Session, Buyer Doubts

5/21/2026

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Dunleavy Calls LNG

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum warned gas buyers might doubt Alaska’s commitment after the legislature failed to pass LNG tax bill.
Gov. Mike Dunleavy called a special session in Alaska to set tax for LNG pipeline after vetoing a pension bill.
Lawmakers amendment letting North Slope and Kenai Peninsula boroughs retain authority drew Gov. Dunleavy opposition.
Senate Resources House Finance committees draft proposals to protect ratepayers and secure Alaska’s LNG share.

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Dunleavy Pushes Pipeline

Governor Mike Dunleavy said the natural-gas pipeline tax bill is his top priority before leaving office.
A Thursday special legislative session was convened in Alaska to debate the pipeline tax bill.
Late Monday night Dunleavy vetoed the public-pension reinstatement bill, tying pension funding to pipeline revenue.
The House voted 21-19 to return the bill to the Rules Committee, ending its chance.

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Dunleavy Calls LNG

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum warned gas buyers might doubt Alaska’s commitment after the legislature failed to pass LNG tax bill.
Gov. Mike Dunleavy called a special session in Alaska to set tax for LNG pipeline after vetoing a pension bill.
Lawmakers amendment letting North Slope and Kenai Peninsula boroughs retain authority drew Gov. Dunleavy opposition.
Senate Resources House Finance committees draft proposals to protect ratepayers and secure Alaska’s LNG share.

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