October 13, 2025 [Pipeline & Gas Journal]- Harvest Midstream and Interior Gas Utility (IGU) have completed the first-ever commercial delivery of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Alaska’s North Slope to Fairbanks, marking a milestone in extending gas service beyond the Arctic region.

“For the first time in history, North Slope gas isn’t just staying on the Slope — it’s reaching beyond to power Alaska’s future,” said Jason C. Rebrook, CEO of Harvest Midstream. “This project unlocks clean, reliable energy for Interior families and businesses and shows what’s possible when we work together to build Alaska’s energy security.”

Harvest’s North Slope LNG facility near Deadhorse is designed to produce up to 150,000 gallons per day — triple the capacity of IGU’s current plant — with room for future expansion. Deliveries are projected to exceed 8 million cubic feet per day as IGU upgrades infrastructure and converts additional customers to natural gas service.

The shift from fuel oil and wood to natural gas is expected to significantly improve local air quality, reducing emissions by as much as 2,000 tons per year, including particulate matter.

“Bringing North Slope natural gas into Fairbanks is a historic step for Interior Alaska but also for our state as a whole,” said Elena Sudduth, General Manager of IGU. “This project gives our community access to a new, virtually unlimited, source of gas, strengthening our resilience and ensuring our customers have access to reliable service as Alaska’s energy landscape continues to evolve.”

Harvest Midstream, which began operating in Alaska in 2014, expanded its footprint in 2020 with the acquisition of BP’s midstream assets, including a 49% ownership stake in the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) and Alyeska Pipeline Service Company.