Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, April 9, 2025 – American Petroleum Institute (API) President and CEO Mike Sommers issued the following statement on the Senate’s confirmation of Paul Atkins to lead the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Read the full article at: https://www.api.org/news-policy-and-issues/news/2025/04/09/api-statement-on-confirmation-of-paul-atkins
Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, April 8, 2025 — The American Petroleum Institute today issued the following statement from Senior Vice President and General Counsel Ryan Meyers after President Trump signed an executive order directing the Department of Justice to protect American energy from so-called “climate superfunds.” Read the full article at: https://www.api.org/news-policy-and-issues/news/2025/04/08/api-welcomes-trump-administration-actions-to-protect-american-energy-from-illega
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The move, focused on Nevada and New Mexico, is aimed at removing “burdensome” restrictions on energy and mineral development, a statement said. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/08/climate/trump-new-mexico-nevada-mining-drilling.html
Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, April 4, 2025 — The American Petroleum Institute (API) today released the following statement from Vice President of Upstream Policy Holly Hopkins after the Department of the Interior’s announced plans to hold a new lease sale in the Gulf of America later this year. Read the full article […]
Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, April 2, 2025 — The American Petroleum Institute issued the following statement from President and CEO Mike Sommers on the Trump administration’s decision to exclude oil and natural gas from new reciprocal tariffs. Read the full article at: https://www.api.org/news-policy-and-issues/news/2025/04/02/api-statement-on-reciprocal-tariffs-excluding-oil-and-natural-gas
Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, March 20, 2025 – The American Petroleum Institute (API) today released the following statement from Vice President of Upstream Policy Holly Hopkins following the Department of the Interior’s announcement to take steps to expand opportunities for exploration and development in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A) and the […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The environmental group had said the lawsuit, over its role in a protest movement, could mean an end to its operations in the United States. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/19/climate/greenpeace-energy-transfer-dakota-access-verdict.html
Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, March 18, 2025 — The American Petroleum Institute today joined over 100 other trade groups representing a wide range of stakeholders in sending a letter to House and Senate leadership welcoming Congress’ efforts to protect consumers and reverse California’s harmful vehicle mandates. Read the full article at: https://www.api.org/news-policy-and-issues/news/2025/03/18/over-100-trade-groups-welcome-congress-efforts-to-reverse-california-vehicle-man
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Males of the South American species incubate their young in their vocal sacs. The London Zoo recently established a breeding colony to save the frog from extinction. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/18/science/darwins-frogs-chytridiomycosis-london-zoo.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Facing Trump tariff threats, governments and companies are proposing major investments in American liquefied natural gas projects. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/13/climate/trump-tariff-natural-gas-investment.html
Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, March 12, 2025 — American Petroleum Institute President and CEO Mike Sommers issued the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced plans to reconsider several major rulemakings as part of a broader agenda to support American energy dominance. Read the full article at: https://www.api.org/news-policy-and-issues/news/2025/03/12/api-statement-on-epa-regulatory-agenda
Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, March 4, 2025 — The American Petroleum Institute issued the following statement from President and CEO Mike Sommers on the Trump administration’s implementation of tariffs on U.S. imports from Canada and Mexico. Read the full article at: https://www.api.org/news-policy-and-issues/news/2025/03/04/api-statement-on-tariffs-on-canada-and-mexico
Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, March 3, 2025 ;– Ahead of President Trump’s joint address to Congress, American Petroleum Institute President and CEO Mike Sommers commended the administration for taking steps to unleash U.S. oil and natural gas resources and outlined policy solutions to secure the nation’s energy future. API also released a […]
Published by the American Petroleum Institute WASHINGTON, February 27, 2025 – The American Petroleum Institute (API) today released the following statement from Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy Officer Amanda Eversole applauding House and Senate passage of a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to begin repealing the EPA’s Waste Emissions Charge (WEC) established under the […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment As the president pressures countries to buy more American energy, Asian officials and investors are reconsidering a hugely expensive plan stalled for decades. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/business/trump-tariffs-alaska-lng-japan.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Aid projects were designed to help Central Americans withstand extreme weather at home. Their end could undercut Trump’s goal of reducing migration. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/08/climate/us-aid-climate-migration.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The former fracking executive said in confirmation hearings that his top priority would be to “unleash” American energy production. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/climate/chris-wright-energy-secretary.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment To wean itself off Russian natural gas, Europe has found new sources of energy, including imports from the United States. But high costs are straining the economy. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/business/ukraine-russia-energy-europe.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Faced with a rash of shark deaths marked by brain swelling, Canadian and American scientists are trying to solve a marine mystery. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/science/white-sharks-meningoencephalitis.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Some oil refineries will probably struggle to replace imported crude oil if President Trump imposes 25 percent tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/business/energy-environment/trumps-tariffs-oil-gas-prices.html