Virginians for Jobs & the Economy Virginians for Jobs and the Economy is a non-profit, non-partisan coalition formed to advocate for projects that help build infrastructure, create jobs, and support local growth in Southwest Virginia. We support bringing world class infrastructure projects to Virginia in order to create great jobs and lay the groundwork for a thriving economy for decades to come. Mountain Valley Pipeline Project Overview The Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) is a proposed underground, interstate natural gas pipeline system that spans approximately 303 miles from West Virginia to southern Virginia and will deliver natural gas to several under-served Virginia communities. With a vast supply of natural gas from Marcellus and Utica shale production, the Mountain Valley Pipeline is expected to provide over 586 million kilowatt hours of electricity per day to homes and businesses in the Mid- and South Atlantic regions of the United States. As currently planned, the pipeline will be up to 42 inches in diameter and will require approximately 50 feet of permanent easement (with 125 feet of temporary easement during construction). In addition, the project will need three new compressor stations, with identified locations in Wetzel, Braxton, and Fayette counties of West Virginia. “In order to compete globally to attract businesses and create jobs, Virginia must have world-class energy infrastructure that provides abundant access to low-cost energy sources. New natural gas pipelines, like the Mountain Valley Pipeline, will diversify our energy mix, reduce our Commonwealth’s carbon emissions, and help build a new Virginia economy.” -Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe VIRGINIANS FOR JOBS AND THE ECONOMY (540) 353-4749
[email protected] Economic Benefits of the Pipeline: The project is expected to spend over $400 million on Virginia-based labor, goods, and services during construction.