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An announced $1 billion service agreement with GE for the nation’s first Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) export facility in over 40 years, permitted to deliver natural gas to non-free trade agreement nations, is being touted by southwest Ohio’s congressional delegation as further evidence of the positive local impacts resulting from the nation’s energy revolution.

General Electric (GE) Oil & Gas and Cheniere Energy announced a 20-plus year, $1 billion services and maintenance agreement for the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) non-FTA export facility. GE will supply parts and provide maintenance, including Cincinnati-based technical support, for the Sabine Pass facility located in Louisiana. Previous investments at the Louisiana facility include GE gas turbines manufactured in Ohio. The Cheniere facility is one of the largest customers of turbines manufactured from the Cincinnati area this year.  

The local congressional delegation, including Congressmen John Boehner (OH-08), Brad Wenstrup (OH-02), Steve Chabot (OH-01) and Mike Turner (OH-10), point to LNG export legislation that passed the House of Representatives this summer as the next step towards American energy leadership. The Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act would expedite the federal permitting process for LNG export facilities, boosting the domestic economy and providing more secure energy options for U.S. allies abroad.

Congressman John Boehner (R – West Chester): "This isn't just great news for Southwest Ohio and the hardworking folks at GE; it's great news for the entire country. Republicans will continue to push a true all-of-the-above energy strategy that creates jobs here at home and encourages investment in America's vast natural resources."

Congressman Brad Wenstrup (R – Cincinnati): “This latest development builds on Cincinnati’s role in our nation’s energy revolution. Energy development means new, good-paying jobs across the board, from drilling to manufacturing to transportation. Unfortunately, the federal government is stalling our energy development, denying hardworking Americans the work they’re ready to do.  Accelerated energy development, including more LNG export facilities, directly expands our economic opportunities and workforce right here in Ohio.”

Congressman Steve Chabot (R - Cincinnati): “This announcement is great news for the local economy, and it underscores another tangible benefit of a sound national energy policy that promotes domestic energy production.  Not only do consumers enjoy lower energy prices, but increased domestic production spurs economic growth and job creation across the country, and right here in Cincinnati.”

Congressman Mike Turner (R - Dayton): “This agreement recognizes the innovative work taking place at GE and is a true testament to the quality of their workforce.”

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