WASHINGTON (September 11, 2024) – Today, Chris Treanor, executive director of the Partnership to Address Global Emissions (PAGE) issued the following statement in response to Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump’s exchange on natural gas during last night’s presidential debate:
Last night’s debate reinforced the bipartisan backing of natural gas as a vital American resource.
Vice President Harris highlighting her work to invest in the clean energy economy while increasing “domestic gas production to historic levels” is a recognition of widespread voter support for this strategic energy resource and the critical role U.S. LNG plays in reducing emissions and helping allies around the world. In fact, a recent poll commissioned by PAGE shows that 69% of voters, including most Democrats, support increasing natural gas production.
America has the natural resources and the voter mandate to lead a steady global energy transition with natural gas at the forefront, and PAGE urges both campaigns to further champion natural gas as an affordable climate and energy security solution. We will remain actively engaged with stakeholders across the political spectrum to ensure that comprehensive permitting reform that includes timely LNG export approvals and pipeline infrastructure remains a legislative priority so that we can fully realize the potential of U.S. natural gas.
About PAGE
The Partnership to Address Global Emissions (PAGE) is a coalition of responsible energy companies, allied NGOs, labor unions and leading climate advocates dedicated to reducing global emissions by promoting U.S. policies that protect the climate, strengthen the economy, lower energy costs and bolster energy security through the production and export of cleaner natural gas. Learn more at https://www.pagecoalition.com/.