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Earlier this week during the New Mexico Oil & Gas Association’s annual meeting in Santa Fe, API President and CEO Mike Sommers talked about the importance of American energy leadership – for the U.S. and the rest of the world – during a period of global uncertainty. Washington has an important role to play in sustaining and growing that leadership, with sound policies that support American oil and natural gas production. Our industry is in it for the long haul, and whoever wins on Election Day must make smart choices that recognize the value of America’s energy advantage – whose foundation is domestic oil and natural gas production. Together, we can imagine a future in which U.S. energy leadership powers our homes and fuels our dreams. Our industry’s innovations will light the path for the world to follow. More here: https://lnkd.in/eFuZAuxz

Friends and colleagues: Over the past seven plus years at Western States Petroleum Association and for a decade or two more while at agencies, I have been lucky to work with, for and around the American oil, gas and energy industry. During this time, I have seen first-hand the expertise and passion of the innovators, leaders and hard-working, optimistic problem solvers in this industry. These are the folks who will do the hard work to build the energy future we need, one that works for all of us. I am proud to continue this work from Washington D.C. as I am starting today as the Senior Vice President, Communications for the API - American Petroleum Institute Petroleum Institute. How lucky am I to get to do work I believe so strongly about from a national perspective? Thank you to the team members and partners at WSPA for trusting me though the years and preparing me for this opportunity, and to the leadership at API - American Petroleum Institute for bringing me east to join the team. Of course, none of this happens without my family who support this big change and will share this adventure with me. Looking forward to the work ahead.

API’s Mike Sommers joined the New Mexico Oil & Gas Association today highlighting the importance of U.S. oil and natural gas ahead of the election: “Our energy security should never be taken for granted, and we need policies that ensure we can meet our energy needs tomorrow, not just today." https://lnkd.in/eED4xZ6Y

New polling from Morning Consult shows Republicans, Democrats, and Independents all agree – producing more oil and natural gas here in the U.S. helps make our country more secure and can help bring down costs for American consumers. https://lnkd.in/exmkVJch

API’s President and CEO Mike Sommers joined other industry executives for a discussion with American Council for Capital Formation on the current state of energy policy and how it's shaping the 2024 Presidential Election.

Thanks to industry innovation and collaboration, America’s oil and natural gas producers are reducing methane emissions across the supply chain, all while delivering the energy the world needs. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/etDk9E5v

With Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump both acknowledging during last week's debate the essentiality of U.S. energy leadership – each making the case that American oil and natural gas are important to America’s energy security and economic future – four follow-up questions to help clarify the candidates’ specific energy policy positions: ? First, how will they leverage America’s abundant oil and natural gas resources? ? Second, how will they fix a broken federal permitting system that is holding back needed infrastructure construction? ? Third, when will the ongoing pause on permitting for American liquefied natural gas exports be lifted? ? Fourth, will they protect Americans from onerous government mandates that effectively take away their vehicle choices? More here: https://lnkd.in/e3k_RJrk

Natural gas is an ideal power-generating source for data centers, which need a reliable, low-emissions fuel source for electricity generation. With 90% of the world’s data having been created in the past two years, the need for data centers is more important than ever. As a result, so is the need for natural gas. https://lnkd.in/efybHQXD

With less than 60 days until the election, American voters deserve real answers on energy policy from both presidential candidates. API’s Amanda Eversole outlines 5 key questions ABC News moderators should consider asking tonight during the debate. https://lnkd.in/eDmvJAym

WATCH: With energy representing 8% of the U.S. economy, API’s Amanda Eversole joins @FoxBusiness to discuss the importance of smart policy that harnesses American #oil and natural #gas ahead of election season and beyond.