The Alaska liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal project would not have an impact on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions if constructed, according to the latest analysis from the Department of Energy (DOE).

DOE in late June published its draft supplemental environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Alaska LNG project (DOE/EIS-0512-S1). Researchers found that with mitigations already outlined in the project design, Alaska LNG could receive natural gas from fields in the state’s North Slope region for export to Asia without contributing to climate change. 

A study included in the EIS found that estimated GHG emissions during the 30-year lifespan of the facility could be slightly reduced compared to a scenario where it isn’t built at all. The change was attributed to modeling of...