Labor and Industry Agree: America Needs More Natural Gas Pipelines

WASHINGTON, May 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- A consensus is building that a lack of pipeline infrastructure in some areas must be addressed in order for Americans to take full advantage of the natural gas abundance our nation is enjoying.

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The issue has gotten newfound attention in Washington and nationwide as potential pipeline projects are bringing new opportunities for communities to take advantage of the environmental and economic benefits natural gas offers. And tomorrow, Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz will testify before the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce's Energy and Power Subcommittee on the Department of Energy's (DOE) Quadrennial Energy Review, which focuses on energy infrastructure.

Experts from labor, industry and government said at a recent event hosted by America's Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA) that greater investment in energy infrastructure would result in economic growth, jobs and access to clean and affordable energy for millions of American consumers.

"The Quadrennial Energy Review correctly identified the need for America's energy infrastructure to keep pace with growing demand," said Marty Durbin, ANGA's president and CEO. "As policymakers consider ways to improve the efficiency of project approval, they should know that industry, labor and energy experts are united in calling for policies that remove delays and provide greater certainty while maintaining robust public and stakeholder input."

During the event, "The Next Infrastructure Challenge: Connecting to a Clean, Reliable, Affordable Energy Future," Washington, panelists discussed the importance of investing in and modernizing America's energy infrastructure and the role of innovative partnerships and private capital investments in pipeline development. They also advocated for regulatory policies that speed the permitting process at the federal, state and local levels and discussed the impact of pipelines on jobs and America's economy.

View a highlight quote sheet of panelists' remarks from the event or view a recap video here.

Representing North America's leading independent natural gas exploration and production companies, America's Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA) works with industry, government and customer stakeholders to promote increased demand for and continued availability of our nation's abundant natural gas resource for a cleaner and more secure energy future. Learn more about ANGA at www.anga.us. Follow us on Twitter, @ANGAus.

SOURCE America's Natural Gas Alliance