Lawmakers in the state House are advancing a slate of bills aimed at boosting the natural gas industry under the claim of energy security.

Supporters repeatedly brought up the energy situation in Europe caused by Russia’s war with Ukraine, though many of the issues the bills would address have lingered in the legislature for years.

The House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee passed legislation Monday to allow more gas drilling in state forests, explore a liquefied natural gas export terminal in Philadelphia, and urge leaders of other states to allow new pipelines to carry Pennsylvania gas into their states.

Pennsylvania lawmakers push pro-fossil fuel bills, citing Russia’s war and energy security, Allegheny Front, 3/30/2022.