EnergyAlaska · July 31, 2026
the gas line's last chance
The third Alaska LNG special session opened Monday with three House members and one senator in the room, and no bill from the governor.
Daily Alaska staff · July 31, 2026
Gov. Mike Dunleavy opened the third special legislative session on the Alaska LNG project in Juneau this week, the last one before he leaves office in December 2026. Monday's session was technical, drawing only three House members and one senator, with no new bill from the governor's office on the table.
The bill already passed by the state Senate would give Glenfarne, the lead Alaska LNG developer, a multibillion dollar property tax break. In return, Glenfarne offered concessions that include a residential gas price cap set roughly 50 percent above current Southcentral rates, tens of millions of dollars in payments to communities along the construction route, a commitment to build a spur line to Fairbanks, and union labor agreements meant to maximize Alaska hires.
Negotiators say the deal collapsed over a corporate income tax the bill would impose on private oil and gas companies, including Hilcorp, while exempting Glenfarne from that same tax. House Speaker Bryce Edgmon said the clock is ticking loudly and the governor knows it.
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Questions people ask
What is third Alaska LNG special session about?
It's Gov. Mike Dunleavy's third special legislative session on the Alaska LNG project, and his last before he leaves office in December 2026.
Why did Senate-passed LNG bill stall in negotiations?
The bill would impose a corporate income tax on private oil and gas companies like Hilcorp while exempting lead developer Glenfarne from that tax.
How much would residential gas prices be capped at?
Roughly 50 percent above current Southcentral rates.
Who attended Monday's special session opening?
Three House members and one senator, though the story doesn't name them individually.
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Claims and where they come from
- The third Alaska LNG special session opened Monday with three House members and one senator in the room, and no bill from the governor. · alaskapublic.org
- Gov. Mike Dunleavy leaves office in December 2026. · alaskapublic.org
- The Senate-passed bill would give Glenfarne a multibillion dollar property tax break. · alaskapublic.org
- The bill's corporate income tax exempts Glenfarne while taxing companies including Hilcorp. · alaskapublic.org
- House Speaker Bryce Edgmon said the clock is ticking very loudly and the governor realizes it. · alaskapublic.org
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