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Pennsylvania: The Future Manufacturing Hub of the East

October 2, 2017
An article in today’s The Observer Reporter reported on the Shell Cracker Plant in Beaver County, making a compelling case for energy infrastructure’s positive economic impact. Every ethane cracker built in Pennsylvania is an opportunity to benefit from our state’s… Read More ►

Industry Opportunities for Pipe Welding

September 29, 2017
Representatives from the West Hills Center at the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) stress the industry opportunities for pipeline welding.   According to Ron Logreco, Dean of the West Hills Center, “Welding pipe is the highest level of skill in… Read More ►

“You Can’t Outsource Marcellus Shale”

September 28, 2017
Last week, DC leaders touted the national benefits of Pennsylvania shale reserves at a panel focusing on energy infrastructure at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference, stressing that “you can’t outsource pipelines, you can’t outsource Marcellus Shale.” This… Read More ►

Statement: Pipeline Opponents Admit to Property Damage

September 27, 2017
Yesterday, the online blog Philly Anti-Capitalist freely admitted to damaging private property as part of their opposition to pipeline infrastructure development, saying: “… we approached several excavators and a flat bed truck on an active [Mariner East 2] construction site… Read More ►

Statement: Unlawful Action Sparks Frivolous Lawsuit

September 26, 2017
On Monday, opponents of the Mariner East 2 pipeline continued legal maneuvers to try to delay or halt construction of the project. The latest complaint was filed in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. If you are… Read More ►

PA State Representative Tout Benefits of Marcellus Shale in Marcus Hook

September 26, 2017
Pennsylvania possesses an abundant reserve of natural gas. Pennsylvania could experience an economic boom if that gas is used and the proper infrastructure built. Expansion cannot be accomplished alone; every sector must cooperate to achieve this goal. This past week,… Read More ►

DC Leaders Stress Importance of PA Energy

September 22, 2017
Last night, D.C. leaders stressed the importance of Pennsylvania in boosting American energy. Ryan Boyer, business manager of the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LiUNA) spoke on a panel focusing on energy infrastructure at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation… Read More ►

PA Can Meet Growing Energy Needs

September 22, 2017
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) released a report this past week detailing the future of energy production and consumption worldwide. The study found that the world will consume 28 percent more energy by 2040 and the energy sector will grow… Read More ►