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JERA Signs 20-Year LOI for 1 MTPA From Alaska LNG

The non-binding pact bolsters Glenfarne's drive toward near-term investment decisions by signaling buyer interest.

Overview

  • Glenfarne said the letter of intent would supply JERA with 1 million tonnes of LNG per year on a free-on-board basis from the planned Nikiski, Alaska terminal.
  • The developer is targeting a late-2025 final investment decision for the 807-mile pipeline and a 2026 decision for the export facilities after taking a 75% lead stake in March.
  • Preliminary offtake agreements cover more than half of the project's available third-party capacity, including arrangements with Taiwan’s CPC and Thailand’s PTT that are being negotiated toward binding status.
  • Japan has hired Wood Mackenzie to review the proposed pipeline and liquefaction plant as officials and executives assess the roughly $44 billion cost and competitiveness.
  • Developers highlight Pacific shipping advantages and cite DOE NETL-based analysis for potential emissions benefits, though these are company assertions.