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Taiwan is committing to 30% of Alaska LNG's output for 20 years plus $4.4B equity, Trump says, but Taipei says binding terms are still under negotiation. Seoul floated $54B and then hedged on commerci

Trump touts Taiwan-Alaska LNG deal offering decades of conflict-free supply beyond Hormuz.

What happened: Trump said Taiwan agreed to buy 30% of a planned Alaska LNG project's output for 20 years and invest $4.4 billion. Taipei said binding terms are still under negotiation. Key numbers: 30% of output, 20 years, $4.4 billion equity, $70 to $80 billion offtake commitment, $50 billion South Korea investment, 6 million tons of LNG annually, deliveries possibly by 2032, $54 billion earlier South Korea Why it matters: The ministry said deliveries could start as early as 2032 if development proceeds on schedule. Seoul earlier said its participation would depend on commercial viability. Coverage: 5 outlets in 24h
Trump touts Taiwan-Alaska LNG deal offering decades of conflict-free supply beyond Hormuz.
Trump touts Taiwan-Alaska LNG deal offering decades of conflict-free supply beyond Hormuz. — impact context not separately stored; see What changed.
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