Statement on NJ Gov. Christie's Conditional Veto of a Permanent Statewide Ban on Hydraulic Fracturing

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today New Jersey Governor Chris Christie issued a conditional veto of legislation that would impose a permanent statewide ban on the proven process of hydraulic fracturing.  Following is the statement of Tom Amontree, Executive Vice President of America's Natural Gas Alliance:

"We commend Governor Christie for his conditional veto of a permanent ban on the proven process of hydraulic fracturing.  While the overwhelming body of existing science and the day-to-day reality of operations that take place routinely around the world do not support a moratorium, we will work closely with the New Jersey DEP to address any concerns about the developmental process for this clean, domestic energy source.  This will allow New Jersey and the rest of the country to continue to benefit from the vast economic, environmental and energy security contributions that natural gas has to offer."

America's Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA) represents 30 of North America's leading independent natural gas exploration and production companies. ANGA members are dedicated to increasing the appreciation of the environmental, economic and national security benefits of clean, abundant, American natural gas. Learn more about ANGA at www.anga.us.

SOURCE America's Natural Gas Alliance