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Seoul says no decision on Alaska gas investment announced by Trump
What happened
South Korea has agreed to invest in US energy projects, but Seoul says no decision has been made on investing in a $200 billion Alaska LNG project announced by Trump, citing commercial viability concerns. The US and South Korea have agreed to work on a $22.3 billion natural gas power facility in Texas. Trump also announced a $120 billion nuclear power programme. Seoul will begin working on the Alaska project if it is commercially viable and complies with South Korean legal procedures.
Why it matters
The announcement highlights the complexities of the US-South Korea trade agreement and the potential implications for the environment and the US energy industry. The US energy projects may face challenges in finding skilled workers to fill estimated openings through 2035. The outcome of the Alaska project remains uncertain due to commercial viability concerns.
Key facts
- - South Korea has agreed to invest in US energy projects. - No decision has been made on the Alaska LNG project. - A $22.3 billion natural gas power facility will be built in Texas. - A $120 billion nuclear power programme is planned. - The US needs to fill 1.7 million skilled trade openings by 2035.
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“went beyond what had been agreed upon.”
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