- Our guiding principles define our commitment to being responsible neighbors as well as our collective efforts aimed at providing sustainable, broad-based economic and energy-security benefits for all.
To the Times:
The safe development of job-creating American natural gas continues to provide significant economic and environmental benefits across our region, and this week’s natural gas impact fee disbursement announcement further underscores the fact that Marcellus shale production is positively impacting every square inch of the commonwealth. These critical resources will help ensure that local governments are equipped to make the most of this historic opportunity.
The natural gas industry’s work across the commonwealth is indeed a true partnership with county and local governments. Importantly, these revenues – in the sum of nearly $109 million – are being directed to each of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties regardless of where natural gas operations are taking place. In fact, the city of Philadelphia will receive nearly $1.3 million with Delaware County receiving more than $474,000 this year alone, in addition to the positive economic impacts southeastern Pennsylvania has seen – from lower consumer prices to the renewal of the region’s idled refineries.
Our guiding principles define our commitment to being responsible neighbors as well as our collective efforts aimed at providing sustainable, broad-based economic and energy-security benefits for all. Without question, this announcement demonstrates that our industry is upholding this important promise.
Shari Williams, Marcellus Shale Coalition
