Pennsylvania LNG the key to American energy independence

Originally published in the Washington Times.

Chaos in the Middle East has spiked oil prices, disrupted international trade and revealed one uncomfortable reality: American energy independence, stability and affordability are vulnerabilities.

It also presents a unique opportunity that lies about a mile beneath my feet and extends to the energy markets worldwide. I am talking, of course, about liquefied natural gas.

The United States is the world’s largest LNG exporter. Last year, the U.S. exported 123 million tons, 25 million more than in 2024.

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Pennsylvania alone, home to the Marcellus and Utica shale formations that produce one-third of American natural gas, holds more untapped natural gas than most other sovereign nations. Last year, the commonwealth produced almost 8 billion cubic feet of natural gas, enough to power every American household and still have plenty left over to export.

Read more at the Washington Times