Attributable to Brad Gill, IOGA of NY executive director.
“While the governor’s proposed budget does not include revenue from natural gas permitting or extraction, we anticipate that his stated commitment to job creation and business development will soon acknowledge the role that future oil and natural gas development will play in achieving these goals.
Our members – many of whom are well-regarded scientists, geologists and engineers – will continue to support the state’s thorough analysis. Based on the timeline outlined by Commissioner Martens, we look forward to the state considering the impact of new revenues stemming from the exploration of New York’s natural gas reserves.”
