From Christmas lights and sleds, to the hats, coats, and gloves that keep us warm, Pennsylvania-produced natural gas and natural gas liquids are vital for the holiday and winter seasons.
In addition to providing affordable, reliable heat and electricity for homes, businesses and schools, the resources found in the Marcellus and Utica shales contain the building blocks needed to make the everyday consumer goods that enable modern life.
Natural gas liquids come in the form of butane, ethane, propane and are the primary feedstock for chemical and petrochemical manufacturing, which creates plastic products, electronics, toys, and synthetic material.
Dry natural gas can be used to create fertilizers, methanol, and alternative fuels, which provide a cleaner and more affordable fuel source for industrial activity. Dry natural gas and propane are commonly used in home heating and cooking.
And as the winter weather turns bitter, remember that consumers are saving a bundle in home heating and cooking against historical prices. Pennsylvania consumers, for example, are paying less than half compared to the early 2000s.
Whether you’re traveling for the holidays or staying warm at home, Pennsylvania natural gas makes the holidays merrier.
