For much of the American shale boom, natural gas producers found that the more they pumped, the more demand grew, as cheaper gas displaced coal. But now, in Pennsylvania, this is no longer the case. The state is so awash in fuel that prices have cratered, drilling has slowed, and thousands of jobs have disappeared, highlighting a stark shift in the gas market that has significant implications.
While Pennsylvania and energy policy are contested battlegrounds in the election, the grim reality of the gas business in the state is often obscured by political debates over hydraulic fracturing and drilling practices. The focus for Appalachian voters has shifted from production methods to building necessary infrastructure, which is essential for transporting gas to higher demand regions.
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