As Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, and most recent action to cut off gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria, continues to impact already volatile energy markets, the European Union (EU) is looking to the U.S., the world’s largest producer of natural gas, for help. In an effort to diminish Europe’s reliance on Russian natural gas, …

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The recent conflict in Ukraine has demonstrated how critical domestic energy production is to our country’s energy independence — and to national and global security as well.   But we can’t help ourselves or our allies if we can’t get the fuel to market.   It’s true that in recent years Pennsylvania has surpassed several states to …

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Natural gas is a win for the economy and vital to our country’s national security. For Pennsylvania, this industry has been a game changer – breathing new life into stagnating communities and spurring hundreds of thousands of jobs.   In fact, according to a recent report by PricewaterhouseCoopers, in 2019, the natural gas industry was …

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The global reliance on authoritarian regimes for oil and natural gas threatens security. U.S. energy production could help supplant oil and gas from these nations and also be a net positive for the environment given its lower emissions profile.   With oil and natural gas revenues comprising up to 40% of Russia’s federal budget, it …

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Just one day after the GOP-controlled state legislature failed to stop Gov. Tom Wolf from pushing Pennsylvania into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a state court has stopped the regulation from taking effect, “pending further order of the court.” Republicans were delighted.   “The court’s action is a welcome step in the right direction,” said …

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(The Center Square) – Treasurers and other financial officers from 22 states on Tuesday warned President Joe Biden about the need for U.S. energy independence as gas prices remain near record highs and the Russian war in Ukraine continues, impacting global oil supplies. In a letter from the State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF) to Biden, …

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HOUSTON — Natural gas and related infrastructure will be critical to securing a low-carbon economy and will continue to be a significant contributor to the U.S. long-term energy mix, according to the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America’s (INGAA) President and CEO Amy Andryszak. “If we continue to stifle natural gas infrastructure investments, not only …

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More Americans are concerned about the availability and affordability of energy now than they have been in a decade, according to a new survey from Gallup. The poll found that 47 percent of Americans had a great deal of concern over the cost and availability of energy. Meanwhile, 30 percent said they worry a fair amount, 17 …

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The important role Pennsylvania‘s natural gas industry plays in our economy, environment, and national security cannot be emphasized enough. It was a pleasant surprise to discover that Gov. Tom Wolf decided not to target the industry with additional taxes to pay for an increase in state spending as part of his budget proposal for the …

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