Jack N. Gerard

North American energy trade boosts our economic and energy security

WASHINGTON, DC — The job-creating, economy-boosting resurgence in U.S. natural gas and oil production shows no signs of slowing down. The latest projections from the U.S. Energy Information Administration show domestic oil production is expected to reach a new high of 10.6 million barrels per day this year, on its way to nearly 12 million barrels per day by 2040. The United States is projected to become a net exporter of oil and natural gas combined by 2023.

U.S. tops world in oil and natural gas jobs, but many more await

WASHINGTON, D.C. — It’s been a summer of good energy news for American consumers: Memorial Day gas prices averaging $2.36 and Independence Day gas prices at 12-year lows.

Super-safe energy pipelines are Step One in restoring our sagging infrastructure

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The State Department just granted a long-awaited permit for the Keystone XL pipeline — affirming what common sense and an exhaustive review process made clear long ago: Expanding energy infrastructure serves both U.S. economic and security interests.

Tapping America’s vast energy resources lowers prices and creates jobs

WASHINGTON, D.C.—For the first time in years, gasoline prices aren’t a significant election year concern. It’s a major turnaround from 2012, which featured the highest average gas prices in U.S. history at $3.60 per gallon and 2008, which saw the highest-ever one-day price spike—$4.11.

A free market for energy is a boon to consumers and the environment

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Independence Day gas prices this year reached their lowest levels in 11 years, and carbon emissions are near 20-year lows thanks largely to greater use of clean-burning natural gas.

EPA clean power plan unneeded and wasteful

WASHINGTON , D.C.— This Earth Day, the United States had something to celebrate: We’re leading the world in cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

Obama bizarrely shuns market success in curbing climate change

WASHINGTON, D.C.—In his opening remarks at the Paris climate conference, President Obama stated, “We have proved that strong economic growth and a safer environment no longer have to conflict with one another.”

Obama turns blind-eye on chance to secure true energy independence

WASHINGTON, D.C.—For decades, U.S. presidents have made achieving American energy security a top priority.