Philippines to Import LNG from Alaska Amid Energy Concerns

The Philippines plans to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Alaska to address its growing energy needs as domestic sources dwindle.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez announced that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. intends to discuss this initiative with U.S. President Donald Trump at the “soonest possible time.”

This development comes as the Malampaya gas field, which supplies approximately 20% of the country’s power requirements, approaches depletion. In response, the Philippines began importing LNG in 2023 to ensure a stable energy supply.

In January, President Marcos signed legislation to develop the nation’s downstream natural gas industry, aiming to reduce reliance on coal and increase LNG’s share in the energy mix.

Additionally, Tokyo Gas Co., Japan’s largest gas utility, recently acquired a 20% stake in the Philippines’ FGEN LNG Corp., which operates a floating LNG facility in Batangas City.

The Alaska LNG project, designed to deliver North Slope natural gas to Alaskans and export LNG across the Pacific, has faced delays but is now gaining renewed interest. The project includes constructing a 1,300-kilometer pipeline to transport gas from northern Alaska to a southern port for liquefaction and export.