“Northwest Ohio has a great collection of interstate natural gas pipelines coming together. You have some of the older legacy pipelines, but you also have some of the newer shale pipes. So that collection gives Northwest Ohio Ohio a significant advantage in accessing the resource and a tremendous amount of reliability in continuing to get it for the long term.”
— Lee Lochtefeld, CEO & President, North Coast Gas & Transmission
DT Midstream and North Coast Gas & Transmission combine for more than 320 miles of pipeline across Northwest Ohio
Four oil refineries within 90 miles of Northwest Ohio
Shale gas has led to 38% reduction emissions in Ohio
Access to Natural Gas
Northwest Ohio pulls natural gas from Canada, the Gulf Coast and the Marcellus and Utica shale fields, the latter described as a game changer for this region.
- Ohio one of the top three states leading the country and the world in natural gas production.
- Natural gas is plentiful, affordable, reliable and clean.
- Natural gas production in region could grow by 8 Bcf/day to almost 42 Bcf/day by 2027.
DT Midstream and North Coast Gas & Transmission combine for more than 320 miles of pipeline across Northwest Ohio
Pipeline Infrastructure
The region’s extensive energy infrastructure allows for efficient transport of natural gas, providing a competitive advantage for businesses in Northwest Ohio.
- Hundreds of miles of large diameter, high-capacity pipelines delivering substantial natural gas volumes.
- Includes legacy pipelines and newer shale pipelines.
- Supply and connectivity to natural gas pipelines is a significant factor in the site selection process.
Four oil refineries within 90 miles of Northwest Ohio
Cost Advantages
With natural gas coming from three distinct areas of the country, Northwest Ohio enjoys the benefit of supply diversity, yielding low stable pricing and increased reliability.
- Northwest Ohio’s natural gas price is 12% lower than the Henry Hub spot price and less expensive than most other parts of the country.
- Favorable pricing is a direct result of Northwest Ohio’s significant pipeline infrastructure accessing the shale region’s natural gas.
- Natural gas transported from the Marcellus and Utica shale fields are delivered with firm pricing and firm commitments to users of natural gas.
Shale gas has led to 38% reduction emissions in Ohio
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