Consultant raises concerns about Alaska gas project

A legislative consultant is raising red flags about Alaska taking the lead on a major proposed liquefied natural gas project, even as Gov. Bill Walker has said he’s comfortable with it.
Legislators are scheduled to hear a project update Monday.
In a recent report to lawmakers, consultant Nikos Tsafos outlined challenges threatening the project’s potential for success.
He says they include a competitive market and a laundry list of tasks the state will need to achieve, such as finding