Press Releases
Senate Prioritized Oil, Natural Gas in “One, Big Beautiful Bill”
DENVER – Western Energy Alliance today applauded the U.S. Senate for passing a budget reconciliation package that advances oil and natural gas production on federal public lands.
Read MoreTrump Permitting Rules Align with Congress, Supreme Court, Biden Admin
Western Energy Alliance today applauded the Trump Administration’s decision to streamline project permitting under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Read MoreUnanimous Supreme Court Win on Environmental Analysis Case
DENVER – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a unanimous victory in a case regarding environmental analysis on infrastructure, energy, and natural resource projects.
Read More“Big, Beautiful Bill” Prioritizes Oil, Natural Gas in the West
DENVER – Following passage of the budget reconciliation bill today in the U.S. House of Representatives, Western Energy Alliance applauded several provisions prioritizing oil and natural gas production.
Read MoreWestern Energy Alliance Lauds the House Natural Resources’ Reconciliation Bill
DENVER – Western Energy Alliance today commended House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman for the release of the committee’s section of the reconciliation bill.
Read MoreWestern Energy Alliance Lauds Trump’s Unleashing of American Energy
DENVER – Western Energy Alliance today commended President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office and his Unleashing American Energy agenda that is reducing regulatory barriers.
Read MoreCelebrating National Park Week by Spotlighting $4 Billion in Conservation
During National Park Week (April 19th-27th), Western Energy Alliance is proud to help protect our nation’s iconic landscapes and celebrates the immense contributions to federal conservation programs generated by oil and natural gas companies in the West.
Read MoreWestern Energy Alliance Taps Melissa Simpson as President
DENVER — Western Energy Alliance is pleased to announce that Melissa Simpson will be the next president of the trade association. Simpson has over 20 years of experience in natural resources, energy, public lands, and conservation policy work.
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).
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