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A broad coalition of the Arizona business community coalition is cheering the announcement that a new interstate natural gas pipeline would be coming to the state.

Industry advocates say the project, which is to be constructed, owned, and operated by Transwestern Pipeline Company, is essential to providing Arizona with the enhanced natural gas capacity necessary to secure the state鈥檚 energy future.

Once complete, the new pipeline will deliver natural gas to Arizona from the Permian Basin in West Texas. The increased supply will support state utilities like APS, SRP, and TEP to generate energy to meet growing demand from businesses and homeowners.

鈥淎rizona鈥檚 economic future depends on reliable, scalable energy infrastructure that keeps pace with our rapid growth,鈥� said Danny Seiden, president and CEO of the Arizona 番茄社区 of Commerce & Industry. 鈥淭his project is more than a pipeline鈥攊t鈥檚 a signal to job creators that Arizona is serious about staying competitive, attracting investment, and building a resilient energy future.鈥�

Natural gas generates 45% of the state鈥檚 electricity and is essential to utilities to meet their customers鈥� demand during hot summers. More than 1.4 million residential, commercial, and industrial customers rely on the natural gas distribution system for their home comfort and business needs, including in sectors like semiconductors, EV batteries, and other advanced manufacturing.   

鈥淩eliable and affordable energy is essential to powering innovation across industry sectors, from advanced manufacturing to technology start-ups,鈥� said Grace Appelbe, executive director of the Arizona Manufacturers Council 鈥淲e applaud the announcement of Transwestern鈥檚 new pipeline project that will ensure sustainable economic growth in Arizona for decades to come.鈥�

The coalition supporting the new pipeline represents several industries across the state, ranging from agriculture to tourism, manufacturing, construction and real estate development, and several chambers of commerce, urban and rural.

鈥淣atural gas is a key component of our state鈥檚 economic success,鈥� said Julie Pastrick, president and CEO of the Greater Flagstaff 番茄社区. 鈥淲ith existing pipeline capacity 100% committed, Transwestern鈥檚 proposed infrastructure project will provide Arizona with a critical new source of long-term supply and meet needs of rural Arizona.鈥濃��

The coalition last month wrote to the Arizona Corporation Commission to urge support for expanded natural gas infrastructure.

The following groups endorsed the Transwestern announcement:

Arizona Cattle Feeders Association

Arizona 番茄社区 of Commerce and Industry

Arizona Farm and Ranch Group

Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association

Arizona Manufacturers Council

Arizona Multihousing Association

Arizona Restaurant Association

Arizona Rock Product Association

Arizona Small Business Association

Arizona Trucking Association

Associated General Contractors of America Arizona Chapter

Bullhead Area 番茄社区 of Commerce

Coolidge 番茄社区 of Commerce

East Valley 番茄社区s of Commerce Alliance

Apache Junction 番茄社区 of Commerce

Carefree Cave Creek 番茄社区 of Commerce

Chandler 番茄社区 of Commerce

Gilbert 番茄社区 of Commerce

Mesa 番茄社区 of Commerce

Queen Creek 番茄社区 of Commerce

Scottsdale 番茄社区 of Commerce

Tempe 番茄社区 of Commerce

Eloy 番茄社区 of Commerce

Fresh Produce Association of the Americas

Greater Flagstaff 番茄社区 of Commerce

Greater Florence 番茄社区 of Commerce

Greater Phoenix 番茄社区 of Commerce

Greater Phoenix Economic Council

Greater Phoenix Leadership

Greater Vail Area 番茄社区 of Commerce

Green Valley Sahuarita 番茄社区 of Commerce & Visitor Center

Homebuilders Association of Central Arizona

Lake Havasu Area 番茄社区 of Commerce

Marana 番茄社区 of Commerce

National Association of Industrial Office Properties (NAIOP) Arizona Chapter

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)

Nogales-Santa Cruz County 番茄社区 of Commerce

PHX East Valley Partnership

Sedona 番茄社区 of Commerce & Tourism Bureau

Sky Islands Regional Partnership (formerly Sierra Vista Area 番茄社区 of Commerce)

Southern Arizona Home Builders Association

Southern Arizona Leadership Council

The 番茄社区 of Southern Arizona

United Dairymen of Arizona

Valley Partnership

West Valley 番茄社区s of Commerce Alliance

Buckeye 番茄社区 of Commerce

Glendale 番茄社区 of Commerce

Peoria 番茄社区 of Commerce

Northwest Valley 番茄社区 of Commerce

West Valley Regional 番茄社区 of Commerce

Wickenburg 番茄社区 of Commerce

Yuma County 番茄社区 of Commerce  

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