West Virginia has a proud tradition of being one of America’s largest energy producers. That tradition continues with the expanding role natural gas plays in providing our region with the energy it needs to grow. West Virginia sits atop one of the nation’s largest supplies of natural gas. However getting this resource to the areas where it is needed most can be a challenge.
The Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) aims to solve this challenge by connecting Virginia and North Carolina — states with a great need for more reliable energy — to this abundant supply of natural gas. With the ACP, West Virginia will continue to have a major impact in making our region energy sure and in turn, the ACP will provide the state with numerous lasting economic benefits.
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The pipeline will begin in Harrison County and run southeast through five West Virginia counties to Virginia. A compressor station will be located in Lewis County. The ACP is going to have a significant impact on tax revenue for West Virginia. During construction, it is estimated that the state government will receive $661,000 in tax revenue per year. What could this money mean for West Virginia? Potentially, additional funding for roads, schools and other community improvements. Upon the ACP and compressor station’s completion, the pipeline is expected to contribute $9.4 million in annual local property tax revenue.
The ACP will also be a great job producer for West Virginia with more than 3,000 jobs being directly supported by construction activities. Once the ACP is in operation in 2019, the pipeline will support more than 70 jobs annually in West Virginia.
West Virginia plays a crucial role in powering our region’s economy. And in turn, West Virginians will benefit from the jobs and growth that come from a vibrant natural gas industry. The Atlantic Coast Pipeline makes that a reality by connecting the region to the nation’s largest supply of clean, affordable natural gas — making us all energy sure.