Why It Makes Sense

The Pacific Northwest needs to increase its regional natural gas supply to ensure reliable, affordable energy. Two-thirds of the Northwest’s natural gas comes from Canada, yet Canadian supply is declining while its demand is increasing, severely diminishing its export capability. The remaining third of our supply comes from the Rockies; however, beginning in 2009, the “Rockies Express” pipeline will divert some of that gas to higher-priced east coast markets. In the lower 48 states, more gas wells are being drilled each year, but yields are declining.

Facing with these realities, the Pacific Northwest needs an additional source of reliable, affordable, clean-burning natural gas – and the sooner, the better.