August 1, 2016

FERC Clears Way for Next Stage of Rover Pipeline Approval

Release of the Final Environmental Impact Statement Greenlights Next Steps for Critical Regional Energy Infrastructure On Friday, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) released a final environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Rover Pipeline, the next step in the process of the federal review process. FERC concluded that construction and operation of the Rover Pipeline […]

July 21, 2016

Rover’s Benefits Stretch Farther Than We Can Envision

Carrollton Free Press Standard By Amy Rutledge July 21, 2016 It’s not often that a private project comes along that provides the opportunity to offer employment to thousands of Ohio residents, facilitate our state’s economic recovery and give our manufacturers continued and growing access to affordable, abundant, and clean energy sources. But that is precisely […]

July 18, 2016

Rover Pipeline Can Ease Regional Gas Surplus

In recent months, our region’s energy industry has found itself with a surplus of natural gas. The Exponent Telegram covered this issue in an article titled “Oil and gas companies in north central West Virginia are optimistic despite industry decline,” highlighting the state’s ongoing issue of production exceeding demand in local markets. The piece features […]

July 11, 2016

Rover Pipeline Will Benefit Ohio Manufacturers and Ohio Residents

Bryan Times — The majority of people might not give much thought to the origin of the many everyday items in their homes and businesses. Further, they probably aren’t aware of the connection between the plastic Tupperware in their kitchens and the fertilizer used in their gardens. Members of the Ohio Manufacturers Association, however, are […]

June 24, 2016

LiUNA Announces Campaign in Support of Natural Gas

In yet another show of the widespread support for natural gas development, the Laborers’ International Union of North America recently announced “Clean Power Progress,” a campaign that underscores the importance of natural gas as an important bridge fuel in meeting the Clean Power Plan goals. These federal standards mandate a shift away from traditional energy […]

June 13, 2016

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf: Shell Ethane Cracker Is “A Game Changer”

Natural gas infrastructure can have a huge impact on regional economies. Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf recently underscored this fact in a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette op-ed titled “Pennsylvania is open for business.” In the piece, Gov. Wolf lauds Shell Chemical Appalachia’s plans to build an ethane cracker plant in southwestern Pennsylvania. The plant will be the first […]

June 13, 2016

Michigan Chemistry Council Discusses Natural Gas Infrastructure

John Dulmes, Executive Director of the Michigan Chemistry Council, recently joined CEPI for a conversation about access to natural gas and its impact on the chemical manufacturing industry. MCC members are involved in the production of a number of everyday consumer goods, from plastics, rubber and insulation to clothing and household goods. As Mr. Dulmes […]