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Arizona Business Community Unites in Support of Transwestern Pipeline Project

Strategic Insights

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A broad coalition of Arizona businesses and organizations has voiced its strong support for the recently announced Transwestern Pipeline project, a new interstate natural gas pipeline that will bring domestically abundant natural gas to the state from the Permian Basin in West Texas. This essential infrastructure initiative is expected to provide Arizona with enhanced natural gas capacity, ensuring the state's energy future and supporting economic growth. The project has garnered support from various sectors, including advanced manufacturing, agriculture, and energy production.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Transwestern Pipeline project will provide Arizona with a new source of long-term natural gas supply, meeting the needs of utilities such as Arizona Public Service (APS), Salt River Project (SRP), and Tucson Electric Power (TEP).
  • Natural gas is a cornerstone of Arizona's energy system, generating 45% of the state's electricity and playing a critical role in supporting the state's modern electricity grid.
  • The project is supported by over 50 Arizona businesses and organizations across various sectors, including the Arizona Manufacturers Council, Arizona Farm and Ranch Group, and Greater Flagstaff Chamber.
  • Reliable and affordable energy is essential for Arizona's economic growth, and this project is expected to support the state's competitiveness with other high-growth states.
  • The project will help ensure Arizona's energy future by providing the reliable, cost-effective energy necessary for economic development and job creation.
  • The Transwestern Pipeline project is expected to support sectors such as advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, EV batteries, and other industries that rely on natural gas for their operations.

Statistics:

  • Over 1.4 million residential, commercial, and industrial customers rely on the natural gas distribution system for their home comfort and business needs.
  • Arizona's energy demand is projected to soar, and this project will help ensure the state remains competitive with other high-growth states.
  • The Permian Basin in West Texas is a significant source of domestically abundant natural gas that will be delivered through the Transwestern Pipeline.
  • The project is expected to support Arizona's economy by providing reliable, cost-effective energy for economic development and job creation.
  • Natural gas generates 45% of Arizona's electricity and plays a critical role in supporting the state's modern electricity grid.

Sources:

  • Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry
  • Transwestern Pipeline Company
  • Arizona Manufacturers Council
  • Arizona Farm and Ranch Group
  • Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce
  • Arizona Public Service (APS)
  • Salt River Project (SRP)
  • Tucson Electric Power (TEP)
  • United Dairymen of Arizona
  • National Association of Industrial Office Properties (NAIOP) Arizona Chapter
  • National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
  • Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
  • Greater Phoenix Economic Council
  • Greater Phoenix Leadership
  • Homebuilders Association of Central Arizona
  • Valley Partnership
  • Buckeye Chamber of Commerce
  • Glendale Chamber of Commerce
  • Peoria Chamber of Commerce
  • Northwest Valley Chamber of Commerce
  • West Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce
  • Yuma County Chamber of Commerce
  • Arizona Cattle Feeders Association
  • Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association
  • Arizona Rock Product Association
  • Arizona Small Business Association
  • Arizona Trucking Association
  • Associated General Contractors of America Arizona Chapter
  • Bullhead Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce
  • Chandler Chamber of Commerce
  • Gilbert Chamber of Commerce
  • Mesa Chamber of Commerce
  • Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce
  • Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
  • Tempe Chamber of Commerce
  • Eloy Chamber of Commerce
  • Fresh Produce Association of the Americas
  • Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce
  • Greater Phoenix Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Green Valley Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
  • Lake Havasu Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Marana Chamber of Commerce
  • Nogales-Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce
  • PHX East Valley Partnership
  • Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau
  • Sky Islands Regional Partnership (formerly Sierra Vista Area Chamber of Commerce)
  • Southern Arizona Home Builders Association
  • Southern Arizona Leadership Council
  • The Chamber of Southern Arizona
  • West Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance

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