Taiwan’s top presidential aide, Pan Men-an, met with U.S. energy officials in Alaska this week to explore cooperation on a multibillion-dollar liquefied natural gas project, highlighting energy security and deepening strategic ties.

Pan, Secretary-General to Taiwan’s president, attended the June 2–5 summit alongside Vice Economic Minister Lai Chien-hsin and CPC Corp. Chairman Fang Jeng-zen. Taiwan is reportedly interested in both purchasing U.S. LNG and co-investing in pipeline infrastructure. The $44 billion project, backed by the Trump administration, aims to export gas to Asian allies but has struggled to secure binding contracts.

High-Level U.S. Engagement

Pan was also invited to visit Alaska’s North Slope with U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, signaling Washington’s interest in drawing Taiwan into long-term strategic energy alignment.

According to a statement from Taiwan’s Presidential Office, Pan reaffirmed that a peaceful Taiwan Strait and strong Taiwan-U.S. relations are “cornerstones for regional and global peace and prosperity.”

Taiwan Bets on Diversified Energy

Facing pressure from China and seeking to reduce energy dependency, Taiwan is positioning itself as a key LNG buyer. The island has long aimed to diversify its energy sources, and this project could mark a step toward more independent and secure supply chains amid geopolitical uncertainty.