A 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’s 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.
“Arizona’s economic future depends on reliable, scalable energy infrastructure that keeps pace with our rapid growth,â€� said Danny Seiden, president and CEO of the Arizona Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ of Commerce & Industry. “This project is more than a pipeline—it’s a signal to job creators that Arizona is serious about staying competitive, attracting investment, and building a resilient energy future.â€�
Natural gas generates 45% of the state’s electricity and is essential to utilities to meet their customers’ 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.
“Reliable and affordable energy is essential to powering innovation across industry sectors, from advanced manufacturing to technology start-ups,� said Grace Appelbe, executive director of the Arizona Manufacturers Council “We applaud the announcement of Transwestern’s new pipeline project that will ensure sustainable economic growth in Arizona for decades to come.�
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.
“Natural gas is a key component of our state’s economic success,â€� said Julie Pastrick, president and CEO of the Greater Flagstaff Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ. “With existing pipeline capacity 100% committed, Transwestern’s proposed infrastructure project will provide Arizona with a critical new source of long-term supply and meet needs of rural Arizona.â€� 
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 Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ 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 Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ of Commerce
Coolidge Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ of Commerce
East Valley Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµs of Commerce Alliance
Apache Junction Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ of Commerce
Carefree Cave Creek Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ of Commerce
Chandler Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ of Commerce
Gilbert Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ of Commerce
Mesa Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ of Commerce
Queen Creek Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ of Commerce
Scottsdale Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ of Commerce
Tempe Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ of Commerce
Eloy Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ of Commerce
Fresh Produce Association of the Americas
Greater Flagstaff Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ of Commerce
Greater Florence Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ of Commerce
Greater Phoenix Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ of Commerce
Greater Phoenix Economic Council
Greater Phoenix Leadership
Greater Vail Area Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ of Commerce
Green Valley Sahuarita Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ of Commerce & Visitor Center
Homebuilders Association of Central Arizona
Lake Havasu Area Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ of Commerce
Marana Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ of Commerce
National Association of Industrial Office Properties (NAIOP) Arizona Chapter
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
Nogales-Santa Cruz County Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ of Commerce
PHX East Valley Partnership
Sedona Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ of Commerce & Tourism Bureau
Sky Islands Regional Partnership (formerly Sierra Vista Area Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ of Commerce)
Southern Arizona Home Builders Association
Southern Arizona Leadership Council
The Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ of Southern Arizona
United Dairymen of Arizona
Valley Partnership
West Valley Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµs of Commerce Alliance
Buckeye Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ of Commerce
Glendale Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ of Commerce
Peoria Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ of Commerce
Northwest Valley Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ of Commerce
West Valley Regional Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ of Commerce
Wickenburg Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ of Commerce
Yuma County Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ of Commerce
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