American Gas - April 2013 - (Page 2)

The effects of America’s abundance of natural gas are being felt throughout the world By Dave MccurDy president’s Message made in america a dvances in American technology have opened the door to efficient, affordable, and responsible extraction of natural gas in North America. Natural gas production from unconventional sources, such as shale, has grown considerably in recent years. Proven reserves and yet-tobe-developed resources are enormous, giving credence to expectations that natural gas can meet and sustain a significant share of our future domestic energy needs. The effects of America’s abundance of natural gas are being felt throughout the world. In board rooms and seats of government on every continent, people are waiting to see what our nation’s supply of this clean energy source could mean for the global marketplace. This discussion continues at the 17th International Conference and Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG 17) taking place in Houston this month. The American Gas Association is hosting leaders in the global natural gas industry for four days of sessions, workshops, and tours of worldleading LNG facilities. It is the largest global gas event of 2013. AGA will hold the presidency of the International Gas Union from 2015 through 2018, facilitating the conversations that will shape the next decades in the natural gas industry, including the next World Gas Conference in Washington, D.C., in June 2018. During this time, AGA will make a substantial commitment to developing the natural gas workforce. These investments, along with the ones we make in our natural gas infrastructure, will help ensure the legacy of this transformation in American energy and strengthen the foundation of our energy future. The many benefits of our domestic abundance of this clean energy source make it possible to reevaluate every sector of our economy. Our natural gas abundance is creating a competitive advantage for petrochemical manufacturers, leading to greater 2 AmericAn GAs april 2013 U.S. investment and industry growth. American chemical manufacturers rely on ethane, a natural gas liquid, as the raw material to make the basic building blocks for manufactured goods that we use every day. The stable price of natural gas is giving U.S. manufacturers an advantage over foreign competitors that rely on an oil-based raw material. We are witnessing an American manufacturing renaissance that is encouraging economic growth, creating new jobs, and making America more competitive. In this issue, and in many to come, American Gas explores the complex dynamics of managing our treasured natural resources. We preview LNG 17 and look at how natural gas is redefining what it means to be “Made in America.” The country has experienced a transformational shift in the perceived role of natural gas—from an energy source sometimes seen as unreliable and scarce 10 years ago, to one that is now recognized as a foundation fuel for a clean and secure energy portfolio. For the next decade and beyond, domestic natural gas supplies are expected to be sufficiently robust to meet growth in demand across all sectors. We believe that the market will find a balance between the demand for U.S. LNG abroad, burgeoning industries here at home, and continued affordability for the more than 177 million Americans who rely on clean natural gas in their homes and businesses. u President and ceO, dmccurdy@aga.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of American Gas - April 2013

American Gas - April 2013
Contents
President's Message
Subject Index
LNG Sports Car: Racing Toward Acceptance
Digest
Issues
Updates
Need to Know
By the Numbers
People and Places
Water, Water Anywhere
Asia
State House
State House
Elm Street
LNG: Riding the Wave
Beyond the Headlines
Profile
Crisis Management
Jobs
Buyer's Guide: Mapping and GIS
Marketplace
Headway

American Gas - April 2013

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