Myrtle Beach Area Chamber Hosts Dominion Energy For Talk on Natural Gas

Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce hosted Dominion Energy for an update on natural gas in Horry County in February.

Dominion Energy was cleared to proceed on a natural gas main following a ruling by the S.C. Supreme Court in January.

“The decision to allow the project to move forward provides an important step in allowing critical energy infrastructure in Horry County to move forward, ultimately improving the quality of life for its residents,” said Jimmy Gray, president of Myrtle Beach Area Chamber.

“Reliable and expanded energy capacity is essential to meeting the region’s evolving operational needs by supporting businesses, housing and healthcare offerings, all while attracting new investment that diversifies our economy.”

The lifting of the moratorium on most industrial natural gas installations is an important step forward for economic development and business growth in the greater Myrtle Beach area by expanding the region’s ability to transport additional natural gas.

Local business advocates say the project will expand the region’s ability to transport additional natural gas, which will:

• Lift infrastructure constraints that previously stalled commercial development
• Provide more reliable and consistent natural gas service to existing businesses
• Reduce reliance on higher-cost alternative fuel sources
• Improve the region’s competitiveness in economic development projects
• Strengthen the area’s ability to recruit industry and employers
• Help diversify the local economy beyond tourism
• Position the Grand Strand for long-term, sustainable growth

Myrtle Beach Area Chamber will continue working with community partners to advocate for much-needed energy infrastructure that supports the regional economy.