Alaska LNG can contribute to environmental improvements by expanding access to natural gas in communities that currently rely on higher-emissions fuels, such as wood, diesel, and oil.
In Interior Alaska, where winter air quality challenges are significant, increased natural gas access can reduce particulate emissions and improve local air quality.
A Greenhouse Gas Lifecycle Assessment commissioned by the State of Alaska found that Alaska LNG could result in about 50% less greenhouse gas (shown as carbon dioxide equivalent) emissions compared to a representative Asian coal supply chain.
Link
- Greenhouse Gas Lifecycle Assessment: Alaska LNG Project – October 6, 2021
