Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC) president David Callahan today released this statement regarding Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine:
“First and foremost, our industry extends our deepest concerns to the Ukrainian people, who remain in our hearts, thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult period. Russia’s aggression will have lasting impact on regional and global geopolitics, and it must be confronted forcefully, in part by weakening Moscow’s weaponization of regional energy supplies.
“America is the world’s largest producer and exporter of natural gas, with the Appalachian Basin alone representing the third largest producing region in the world, positioning our industry to assist our strategic trading partners and meet our own energy demands.
“Our elected officials, however, must continue to prioritize solutions that will ensure our European allies have the critical resources to stabilize the energy crisis at the center of Russia’s hostile aggressions. Protecting freedom and defending against tyranny is a common goal, and we must deploy and leverage the full force our America’s strength to assist our allies, including maximizing the utilization of our stable energy supplies.”
