That Texas gas in the Wolfcamp they like to brag about, has to travel 3,000 miles FARTHER than Alaska gas would, in a round-trip from the Gulf of Mexico, to get to the large Asian markets than Alaska gas, as well as have to pay a large fee to transit the Panama canal.  That is a huge advantage over the long term. That Texas gas will go to Europe or the USA east coast that lacks increased pipeline transport capability.