A new, bipartisan Alaska Gasline Caucus, co-chaired by Rep. Mia Costello (R-Anchorage) and Rep. George Rauscher (R-Sutton), met for the first time yesterday to assess Alaska’s readiness for the proposed 800-mile Alaska LNG pipeline. The inaugural meeting in Anchorage featured presentations from Glenfarne Alaska LNG, the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development, and the University of Alaska, and was attended by over 20 legislators in person or via livestream.
Glenfarne, University, and State Leaders Weigh-In
Glenfarne President Adam Prestidge highlighted the pipeline’s alignment with the existing Trans-Alaska oil pipeline route for efficiency, describing it as the most engineered pipeline project to-date, with construction (“pipe rolling”) slated for mid-2026. The initiative is projected to create 12,000 jobs in Alaska. If approved, the Alaska LNG project will be one of the largest infrastructure projects on the planet.
University officials, including Interim Dean Kevin Alexander of the University of Alaska Fairbanks Community & Technical College, reported near-capacity enrollment in construction-related programs, with certification pathways, but stressed a supply-demand imbalance for skilled workers.
Labor Commissioner Cathy Munoz outlined regulatory reforms to recognize out-of-state occupational licenses, retention strategies for military personnel, and updates to the statewide gas line workforce plan, with enhanced training capacity. Further details will follow legislative sessions in January…