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Tracking Congress on Permitting and Methane
We’re pleased both the House and Senate are focused on energy policies in the budget reconciliation process. As the legislative process continues to take shape, it’s important that energy remains atop the priority list and fulfills the promise of a “big, beautiful bill.”
Read MoreWestern Energy Alliance Lauds Overturning of EPA Methane Fee Rule
DENVER – Western Energy Alliance today praised Congress for overturning the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Waste Emissions Charge rule that imposed a fee on methane emissions from oil and natural gas facilities.
Read MoreWestern Energy Alliance Applauds Zeldin’s Confirmation to EPA
DENVER – Today, Western Energy Alliance congratulated Lee Zeldin for his confirmation by the U.S. Senate to become administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Read MoreAnalyzing Pres. Trump’s Energy Executive Orders
After reviewing President Trump’s energy Executive Orders issued on Inauguration Day, it’s clear that energy is a major policy priority.
Read MoreWestern Energy Alliance Analysis of Trump’s Energy Executive Orders
DENVER – After reviewing the energy Executive Orders issued on inauguration day, Western Energy Alliance (Alliance), a trade association representing oil and natural gas producers in the West, offers its assessment of the Unleashing American Energy order.
Read MoreWestern Energy Alliance Supports Trump’s Trio of Energy Cabinet Picks
DENVER – This week as the U.S. Senate holds confirmation hearings on President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet members, Western Energy Alliance enthusiastically supports Gov. Doug Burgum as Interior Secretary, Chris Wright as Energy Secretary, and Lee Zeldin as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Read MoreBiden Threatens National, Local Park Funds with Offshore Order
DENVER – Western Energy Alliance sounds the alarm on how President Biden’s executive action today to eliminate access to offshore oil and natural gas resources threatens long-term funding for conservation and outdoor programs.
Read MoreAmerica’s AI Edge Relies on Natural Gas
Reality has already started to creep into the energy transition: Renewables aren’t sufficient to power a globally competitive Artificial Intelligence industry in the United States. Natural gas is needed.
Read MoreOil and Gas Industry Coalition Issues Urgent Call for Permitting Reform to Unleash American Energy
HOUSTON – A coalition of oil and gas trade associations, representing over 80% of U.S. domestic production, has issued an urgent call to House Speaker Mike Johnson for immediate action on permitting reform before the close of the 118th Congress.
Read MoreSCOTUS Environmental Analysis Hearing a Chance to Provide Regulators, Lower Courts Needed Guidance
DENVER – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments regarding Seven County Infrastructure Coalition and Uinta Basin Railway, LLC v. Eagle County, Colorado et al. Western Energy Alliance and the American Forestry Resource Council (AFRC) submitted an amicus brief in support of the petitioners.
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