Jack N. Gerard

Jack N. Gerard is president and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute, the national trade association that represents all aspects of America’s oil and natural gas industry. He holds political science and law degrees from George Washington University. Readers may write him at API, 1220 L Street NW, Washington, DC 20005-4070.

Most Recent Articles by Jack N. Gerard:

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North American energy trade boosts our economic and energy security February 24, 2018
As negotiators work toward agreement, maintaining policies that help keep energy affordable and secure for U.S. consumers will ensure a revamped NAFTA is on the right track
U.S. tops world in oil and natural gas jobs, but many more await August 21, 2017
Eighty percent of U.S. voters support increased domestic oil and natural gas production and accessing our vast offshore resources in the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, and Eastern Gulf of Mexico is a promising place to start
Super-safe energy pipelines are Step One in restoring our sagging infrastructure April 3, 2017
America’s construction sector and our oil and natural gas industries are ready with the workers — and private capital investments –— to do our part in building 21st century infrastructure
Tapping America’s vast energy resources lowers prices and creates jobs October 18, 2016
The primary choice is whether to advance 21st century American energy leadership or retreat to 20th century energy dependence
A free market for energy is a boon to consumers and the environment July 10, 2016
We've also cut greenhouse gas emissions more than any nation on earth. To maintain that progress -- and America's status as a global energy superpower -- both parties should adopt market-based, consumer-focused platforms
EPA clean power plan unneeded and wasteful April 23, 2016
Proposed carbon regulations in the EPA’s Clean Power Plan also threaten to increase utility costs
Obama bizarrely shuns market success in curbing climate change December 10, 2015
America’s 21st century energy renaissance is saving consumers an average of $1,200 dollars a year per household, and it’s driven down business costs attracting manufacturing back to our shores.
Obama turns blind-eye on chance to secure true energy independence August 27, 2015
With Congress considering the first major energy legislation since America’s energy resurgence began in earnest, we have the opportunity to get U.S. energy policy back on track