外媒：日本警惕阿拉斯加天然气项目“陷阱”

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights that the U.S. is set to become the world's largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by 2025, with exports exceeding 100 million tons annually, driven by new production facilities [1] - The U.S. is targeting Japan for investment in the Alaska gas project, with Japan previously committing to a $550 billion investment in exchange for reduced tariffs [1] - The Alaska gas project, which involves a 1,300-kilometer pipeline, is projected to be the largest energy investment in U.S. history, with construction costs estimated between $10.8 billion and $14.9 billion [1] Group 2 - Japan is seeking to reduce its reliance on Russian energy imports, but there is skepticism within the industry regarding the economic viability of importing LNG from the U.S. due to high initial infrastructure costs [2] - Concerns have been raised that if the project is not completed before the end of Trump's second term, it may face cancellation by a new administration, leading to financial losses for investors [2] - Japan plans to increase its LNG imports from the U.S. by an additional $7 billion annually, with expectations that imports from North America will double by 2030, accounting for over 20% of Japan's long-term LNG contracts [2] Group 3 - A Japanese editorial expressed concerns that the high construction costs of the Alaska project could lead to financial losses for government-affiliated financial institutions, potentially burdening the Japanese public [3] - The editorial concluded that the risks of participating in the Alaska energy project may outweigh the benefits, necessitating careful examination to protect Japan's national interests [3]