Delays and red tape have made it nearly impossible to build large projects in this country but that stops now. Pass permitting reform to secure our energy future.

America’s demand for energy is rising and we have the abundant resources right here at home to meet that need. It’s time to unleash American energy and reform the broken permitting process now.

“Now is the time to really fix the permitting process and make sure that we can meet the demands of the future.” More from API’s Dustin Meyer as he outlines the next steps Congress must take for permitting reform at today's House Committee on Natural Resources hearing. ⬇️

At today’s American Petroleum Institute event with special guests Secretary Doug Burgum, Rep. Bruce Westerman & Shelley Moore Capito, the message was clear: to meet rising energy demand, we must reform our broken permitting system to build the infrastructure needed to deliver it.

Ohio has a generational opportunity to leverage its abundant energy resources while attracting new investment and helping to reduce emissions by embracing CCUS, as API Ohio's Christina Polesovsky explains in this letter to the editor of the HighlandCountyPress: bit.ly/48GIpal

America is leading the world in energy production — real policy progress under this administration has unlocked our federal lands and waters for future development, and we’re seeing the results. Watch API President & CEO Mike Sommers on Fox News to discuss ⬇️

Read our testimony here: ohiosenate.gov/committees/ene…

API Ohio today provided testimony before the Ohio Senate Energy Committee in support of S.B. 219 to update and strengthen the law governing oil and gas wells and help protect the fund for well plugging. Read our full statement: bit.ly/4o4AMiY

Ohio has a generational opportunity to lead on energy and jobs. Strong CCS policy can build trust, drive investment, and secure the state’s energy future. Read more from API’s Christina Polesovsky in HighlandCountyPress: highlandcountypress.com/opinions-lette…

Great to be in Midland-Odessa with Permian Strategic Partnership to celebrate America’s oil and gas industry — and the workforce that powers it.

Landmen are among the essential workers that power America.

This week, American Petroleum Institute provided free access to its standards for industry best practices to students in The University of Toledo College of Engineering. "This is a long-term investment in our region’s energy future," said API Ohio's Chris Zeigler. Read more here: bit.ly/45IMEA2con

ICYMI: API provides free access to its 800+ standards for industry best practices to the The University of Toledo College of Engineering to support students who are preparing to enter the oil and natural gas industries. bit.ly/45IMEA2

It’s true we have an abundance of natural gas in several parts of the U.S., particularly in the Marcellus (PA, OH, WV) and West Texas — but lack the pipeline capacity to deliver it to regions that need it. Not just in the depths of winter, but throughout the year. 🧵

Today, API Ohio provided testimony before the Ohio Senate Energy Committee in support of H.B. 170 to establish a process for regulating carbon capture and storage technology. Read our testimony here: ohiosenate.gov/committees/ene…

Races like the UP 200 in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are won on good planning and reliability. As API’s Chris Zeigler explains, just like the UP 200, energy systems depend on planning and infrastructure. Permitting reform is needed now to clear the way.

Today, American Petroleum Institute's Senior Economic Advisor Jeff Barron addresses global markets and U.S. energy Ohio Oil & Gas Assoc's 2026 annual meeting.

Happy International Women’s Day! Grateful for the brilliant women I work with—Amy, Christina (Christina Polesovsky), Claire (Claire Linkhart), Julie, Sabrina & Stephanie (Stephanie C. Wissman). Just a few of the wonderful ladies I’m lucky to learn from every day! #InternationalWomensDay2026

Thank you to The Ohio Manufacturers' Association President Ryan Augsburger for hosting me at today’s Columbus Metropolitan Club Ohio’s Data Center Debate. It was a robust, thoughtful discussion on an issue that’s front and center—from the Statehouse to kitchen table conversations across Ohio.