The Republican Party of Pennsylvania said on April 14 that the commonwealth possesses the resources to lead the nation in energy production and keep costs low. The statement was issued as part of a broader discussion on energy policy in Pennsylvania.
The topic is significant because Pennsylvania remains a major contributor to national energy supplies, with implications for families, businesses, and the regional economy. The party’s communication aimed to inform the public and supporters about its perspective on current leadership and regulatory impacts affecting the state’s energy sector.
Pennsylvania is currently the second-largest natural gas-producing state in the United States, accounting for one-fifth of total U.S. output in 2024 as reported by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The state’s marketed natural gas production reached 7.4 trillion cubic feet that year, while it uses only about one-fourth of what it produces, exporting most of it via pipelines. Several additional pipeline projects are planned or under construction to connect Marcellus Shale resources to more markets. Natural gas-fired power plants provided 59 percent of in-state electricity generation in 2024.
Natural gas production grew by 5.1 percent in 2025 to nearly 7.8 trillion cubic feet according to the state’s Independent Fiscal Office, marking its strongest annual increase in four years. This growth coincided with 446 new horizontal wells drilled statewide and an average spot price of $2.83 per MMBtu, which rose 71 percent from the prior year. Pennsylvania’s output supports broader East Coast consumption, with projections indicating it will satisfy more than half of regional natural gas needs through 2050.
The Republican Party of Pennsylvania is affiliated with the national Republican Party and works to elect candidates at all levels throughout the commonwealth, focusing on grassroots mobilization, policy advocacy, and voter engagement, according to its website.
