Global liquified gas demand (LNG) is high and rising. Pennsylvania is the second largest producer of natural gas in the country, but lacks needed infrastructure to get that gas to market - both domestically and internationally. Explore this topic, and the impact that LNG can have on the environment, the economy, and the stability of our electricity grid with industry experts and legislative leaders from across the commonwealth.
Join us for a free, roundtable-style discussion on Thursday, May 2, at 10:30 a.m. at The Manufacturers Association in York, PA.
Date: Thursday, May 2
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location:
The Manufacturers' Association
3405 Board Rd, Suite 100
York, PA 17406
Guests include:
Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) Chair, PA LNG Task Force
Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks)
Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington)
Rep. Joe D'Orsie (R-York)
Carl A. Marrara, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association
Background: The United States is rapidly expanding LNG export capabilities. In 2015 the US exported roughly 28,000 million cubic feet compared to 4.34 trillion cubic feet in 2023. With the United States now being the largest producer of natural gas in the world, the overall supply of natural gas is available to meet domestic needs while supplying geopolitical allies. This expansion capability is being directly threatened by the Biden Administration’s pause on all new LNG terminal permits. More on this later. Future growth and expansion of this industry in PA is threatened by these federal policies.
As economies and countries move away from coal, crude oil, and other fuel sources, global demand for LNG is steadily rising. Conflict initiated by Russia and European support for Ukraine has greatly decreased Russia's exports to the European Union (EU). Before 2021, the EU was the largest purchaser of Russian LNG. This market change creates an opportunity for the United States to supply European allies with this needed commodity.
Using Pennsylvania natural gas to fuel our allies is good for Pennsylvania, the United States, and ultimately the geopolitical stability of the world. We do it safer, cleaner, and with more economic and environmental benefit here than anywhere else in the world. But it will be dependent on policymakers to ensure a business and regulatory environment to make it a reality. Learn more at our upcoming event, hosted by The Manufacturers' Association on Thursday, May 2.
