Guest ContributorA broad coalition of the Arizona business community coalition is cheering the announcement that a new interstate natural gas pipeline would be coming to the state.
Industry advocates say the project, which is to be constructed, owned, and operated by Transwestern Pipeline Company, is essential to providing Arizona with the enhanced natural gas capacity necessary to secure the state鈥檚 energy future.
Once complete, the new pipeline will deliver natural gas to Arizona from the Permian Basin in West Texas. The increased supply will support state utilities like APS, SRP, and TEP to generate energy to meet growing demand from businesses and homeowners.
鈥淎rizona鈥檚 economic future depends on reliable, scalable energy infrastructure that keeps pace with our rapid growth,鈥� said Danny Seiden, president and CEO of the Arizona 丝瓜视频 of Commerce & Industry. 鈥淭his project is more than a pipeline鈥攊t鈥檚 a signal to job creators that Arizona is serious about staying competitive, attracting investment, and building a resilient energy future.鈥�
Natural gas generates 45% of the state鈥檚 electricity and is essential to utilities to meet their customers鈥� demand during hot summers. More than 1.4 million residential, commercial, and industrial customers rely on the natural gas distribution system for their home comfort and business needs, including in sectors like semiconductors, EV batteries, and other advanced manufacturing.
鈥淩eliable and affordable energy is essential to powering innovation across industry sectors, from advanced manufacturing to technology start-ups,鈥� said Grace Appelbe, executive director of the Arizona Manufacturers Council 鈥淲e applaud the announcement of Transwestern鈥檚 new pipeline project that will ensure sustainable economic growth in Arizona for decades to come.鈥�
The coalition supporting the new pipeline represents several industries across the state, ranging from agriculture to tourism, manufacturing, construction and real estate development, and several chambers of commerce, urban and rural.
鈥淣atural gas is a key component of our state鈥檚 economic success,鈥� said Julie Pastrick, president and CEO of the Greater Flagstaff 丝瓜视频. 鈥淲ith existing pipeline capacity 100% committed, Transwestern鈥檚 proposed infrastructure project will provide Arizona with a critical new source of long-term supply and meet needs of rural Arizona.鈥濃��
The coalition last month wrote to the Arizona Corporation Commission to urge support for expanded natural gas infrastructure.
The following groups endorsed the Transwestern announcement:
Arizona Cattle Feeders Association
Arizona 丝瓜视频 of Commerce and Industry
Arizona Farm and Ranch Group
Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association
Arizona Manufacturers Council
Arizona Multihousing Association
Arizona Restaurant Association
Arizona Rock Product Association
Arizona Small Business Association
Arizona Trucking Association
Associated General Contractors of America Arizona Chapter
Bullhead Area 丝瓜视频 of Commerce
Coolidge 丝瓜视频 of Commerce
East Valley 丝瓜视频s of Commerce Alliance
Apache Junction 丝瓜视频 of Commerce
Carefree Cave Creek 丝瓜视频 of Commerce
Chandler 丝瓜视频 of Commerce
Gilbert 丝瓜视频 of Commerce
Mesa 丝瓜视频 of Commerce
Queen Creek 丝瓜视频 of Commerce
Scottsdale 丝瓜视频 of Commerce
Tempe 丝瓜视频 of Commerce
Eloy 丝瓜视频 of Commerce
Fresh Produce Association of the Americas
Greater Flagstaff 丝瓜视频 of Commerce
Greater Florence 丝瓜视频 of Commerce
Greater Phoenix 丝瓜视频 of Commerce
Greater Phoenix Economic Council
Greater Phoenix Leadership
Greater Vail Area 丝瓜视频 of Commerce
Green Valley Sahuarita 丝瓜视频 of Commerce & Visitor Center
Homebuilders Association of Central Arizona
Lake Havasu Area 丝瓜视频 of Commerce
Marana 丝瓜视频 of Commerce
National Association of Industrial Office Properties (NAIOP) Arizona Chapter
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
Nogales-Santa Cruz County 丝瓜视频 of Commerce
PHX East Valley Partnership
Sedona 丝瓜视频 of Commerce & Tourism Bureau
Sky Islands Regional Partnership (formerly Sierra Vista Area 丝瓜视频 of Commerce)
Southern Arizona Home Builders Association
Southern Arizona Leadership Council
The 丝瓜视频 of Southern Arizona
United Dairymen of Arizona
Valley Partnership
West Valley 丝瓜视频s of Commerce Alliance
Buckeye 丝瓜视频 of Commerce
Glendale 丝瓜视频 of Commerce
Peoria 丝瓜视频 of Commerce
Northwest Valley 丝瓜视频 of Commerce
West Valley Regional 丝瓜视频 of Commerce
Wickenburg 丝瓜视频 of Commerce
Yuma County 丝瓜视频 of Commerce
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