In recent years, the U.S. economy has faced headwinds of uncertainty. But a recent article in The Economist finds the gusts of change are propelling the economy forward. “Amid the gloom there are unexpected signs of boom, especially in energy,” states The Economist headline. One of the brightest “points of light” is natural gas from […]
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Stable and plentiful supplies of shale gas to benefit diverse regional industries
Pennsylvania is at the epicenter of one of the largest shale-booms in the country. Natural gas from the Marcellus and Utica shales is driving economic growth for manufacturers and local businesses, from chemical companies to companies renting snow cone machines. On June 27, the SMC Business Council hosted “Shale Gas & Manufacturing: Find Your Link […]
Thursday: Free webinar to assess shale gas impact on U.S. manufacturing
On Thursday, April 26 at 1:00 p.m. EDT, the American Chemistry Council and Chemical Engineering Magazine will host a free webinar to discuss the impact of unconventional supplies of natural gas from shale on American manufacturing and the U.S. economy, led by the domestic chemical industry. “Shale Gas: A Game Changer” will be moderated by […]
Dooley: Pennsylvania a model for leveraging abundant shale gas reserves
The future is bright for Pennsylvania chemical and manufacturing industries, according a policy forum held in Harrisburg, Pa. last week examining how shale gas is driving a manufacturing renaissance in the Keystone State. As David Taylor of the PA Manufacturers’ Association put it, Marcellus shale is like a “manna from Heaven” to America’s manufacturing sector. […]
SOTU: Energy and manufacturing a blueprint for a stronger union
In a video message previewing his State of the Union Address, President Obama said he’ll talk about energy and manufacturing as part of a “blueprint for an economy that’s built to last.” The President first linked these priorities at an “Insourcing American Jobs” forum earlier this month, where a White House report singled out shale […]
Best way to grow economy and create jobs? Robust development of domestic shale gas
On Monday, National Journal reporter Amy Harder asked her Energy & Environment readers, “Where Does Energy Fit Into Obama’s Jobs Plan?” Though the President didn’t mention the word energy in his national address last week, ACC President Cal Dooley thinks the best way to grow the economy and create jobs is to ensure the continued […]
E&E TV: Cal Dooley discusses prospects for clean, conventional energy following President’s jobs speech
In an interview airing today with E&E TV’s Monica Trauzzi, ACC President Cal Dooley makes a strong case for U.S. manufacturing job growth as a result of increased shale gas production. He also discusses ACC’s proposal for a comprehensive, scientifically-based prioritization system that could be used by the EPA to determine which chemicals warrant additional […]
