During his administration, Donald Trump announced a $200 billion investment agreement with South Korea aimed at bolstering U.S. energy infrastructure. The package includes $54 billion earmarked for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Alaska, which involves the construction of pipelines and processing facilities. Additionally, the deal outlines over $100 billion in long-term investments focused on nuclear power development.

Beyond the Alaska project and nuclear initiatives, the administration detailed a $22.3 billion natural gas-fired power plant project located in Texas, which is slated to receive financial backing from Seoul. The announcement was positioned by the administration as a major economic achievement, highlighting the scale of international capital flowing into American energy sectors. While the report focuses on the economic scope of these agreements, it notes that the Alaska LNG project had been under discussion for a significant period prior to the formal announcement. The deal serves as a primary example of the administration's efforts to leverage international partnerships to expand domestic energy production capacity.