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USEA chief tells World Gas Conference U.S. supply is abundant, but we still need pipelines

July 2nd, 2018

On Friday, U.S. Energy Association Executive Director Barry Worthington told the World Gas Conference 2018 natural gas production is booming and supplies are abundant, but the U.S. still needs more pipelines and export infrastructure.

U.S. Energy Secretary tells WGC 2018 natural gas is transforming U.S. economy

Rick Perry
June 27th, 2018

 

Washington, D.C. — On Tuesday, Energy Secretary Rick Perry told the World Gas Conference 2018 natural gas production is transforming the U.S. economy, reducing emissions and increasing our national security.

USEA hires energy markets expert, Elliot Roseman, for SE Europe development

May 17th, 2018

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May 17, 2018

 

USEA congratulates Mike Sommers as new head of American Petroleum Institute

May 2nd, 2018

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May 2, 2018

Energy cooperation top goal during Baltic Summit in Washington, USEA chief says

April 3rd, 2018

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April 3, 2018

 

Energy cooperation top goal during Baltic Summit in Washington, USEA chief says

Washington, D.C. —Today in Washington, the presidents of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will meet with President Donald Trump and leaders of the business community for the Baltic Summit where they will discuss cooperation across sectors, including the energy sector.

Saudi Crown Prince visit critical to global energy policy development, USEA chief says

March 20th, 2018

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March 20, 2018

 

Saudi Crown Prince visit critical to global energy policy development, USEA chief says

First U.S. LNG cargos head to India, a game changer for global energy security

March 5th, 2018

March 5, 2018

 

First U.S. LNG cargos head to India, a game changer for global energy security, USEA chief says

Houston— Today, USEA-member Cheniere Energy Inc. will send its first shipment of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) to India through its Sabine Pass LNG terminal in Louisiana.

U.S. can become leader in global innovation again, House E&C veteran tells USEA

February 16th, 2018

Washington—Ohio Republican Bill Johnson told reporters Wednesday at the U.S. Energy Association that the country has lost its place as a global leader of innovation.

Coal will continue to play a central role in global energy, USEA chief tells climate conference in Mexico

February 5th, 2018

Mexico City — U.S. Energy Association Executive Director Barry Worthington told environmentalists and former Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Rajendra Pachauri at a major climate conference this week, that coal will be a part of the global energy mix for years to come.

USEA congratulates new head of USAID’s Europe and Eurasia Bureau

February 2nd, 2018

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Friday February 2, Brock D. Bierman will be sworn in as Assistant Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development for its Europe and Eurasia Bureau.

President Trump makes American energy a priority in first State of the Union address

January 31st, 2018

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, in his first State of the Union address, President Trump highlighted American energy security, production, and growth of the sector as a priority for his administration. 

U.S. Energy Association Executive Director, Barry Worthington, issued the following statement:

USEA, industry, Trump administration talk future of fossil fuels at COP23

Bonn Germany Climate talks
November 9th, 2017

Bonn, Germany — The U.S. Energy Association’s executive director, Barry Worthington, will join industry leaders and Trump administration officials at global climate talks in Bonn to discuss the critical role of fossil fuels to meet the growing global energy demand.

The White House and the State Department will host a COP23 side event, “The Role of Cleaner and More Efficient Fossil Fuels and Nuclear Power in Climate Mitigation,” on Monday November 13 from 6:30- 8 p.m. in Room 7 of the Bonn Zone.

USEA, DOE to release new LNG Handbook during Africa Oil Week

Secretary Rick Perry
October 19th, 2017

Cape Town, South Africa—On Monday, October 23, the U.S. Energy Association, along with the U.S. Energy Department’s Office of International Affairs, and Office of Fossil Energy, will help kick off Africa Oil Week by releasing a new version of its LNG handbook designed to help Sub-Saharan Africa develop its natural gas resources and LNG projects.

North American Energy Leaders find common ground in Mexico City, strengthen partnership

September 22nd, 2017

Mexico City— More than 150 North American energy executives and ministers met in Mexico City on September 12 to discuss how the three countries could cooperate on energy resource development, infrastructure interconnection, and grid modernization to integrate more renewables.

And on the eve of the second round of NAFTA talks, executives agreed that a new trade deal would help sustain or improve energy cooperation among the three countries.

Schweitzer Engineering wins USEA award for 2016 Project of the Year

August 17th, 2017

Pullman, Washington—One of the country’s leading manufacturers of power systems technology has won the U.S. Energy Association Project of the Year award for bringing safe, reliable electricity to two villages in Brcko, a major municipality in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

USEA congratulates new USAID Administrator Green and lauds agency reform

August 4th, 2017

Washington, D.C. -  On Thursday, the U.S. Senate confirmed Mark Andrew Green as the new Administrator for the U.S. Agency for International Development.

As a strong partner of USAID for the past 25 years--expanding energy infrastructure and energy programs in developing countries--USEA is pleased with President Trump’s decision to have Mark Andrew Green at the helm of such a significant agency at such a critical juncture.

In a statement, USEA Executive Director Barry Worthington said:

USEA supports American energy dominance, good for industry, national security

June 29th, 2017

Washington, D.C.—Today, President Donald Trump will announce his strong support of energy policies that propel the U.S. as a world leader on all energy production and development, and supply.

To culminate White House Energy Week, President Trump and Energy Secretary Rick Perry will host Unleashing American Energy, an event to illuminate the plan and policies that will help the U.S. continue on a path to global energy dominance.

USEA welcomes Indian Prime Minister Modi, sees strong collaboration on energy

June 23rd, 2017
 

USEA welcomes Indian Prime Minister Modi, sees strong collaboration on energy 

 
Washington, DC—On June 26, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump, administration officials, industry and business leaders. 
 
USEA Executive Director, Barry Worthington, looks forward to a productive visit that promises strong cooperation between the U.S. and India on energy development, infrastructure expansion, resource management and other issues.
 

USEA applauds President Trump’s plan to renegotiate a global climate deal

June 1st, 2017

Washington, DC— On Thursday, President Trump announced that his administration would renegotiate U.S. obligations under the Paris Agreement.
In a statement, USEA Executive Director, Barry Worthington, said:

“USEA supports a clean energy economy, and we work to advance clean energy technologies, such as carbon capture and sequestration, which can reduce carbon emissions and meet global climate goals.

USEA to launch historic regional natural gas pipeline planning project in Southeast Europe

May 16th, 2017

Zagreb, Croatia— The U.S. Energy Association, through a United States Agency for International Development (USAID) supported project, has structured a landmark agreement among 7 transmission system operators (TSOs) in 7 countries in Southeast Europe to work together on planning, expanding and potentially interconnecting natural gas pipeline infrastructure.

The countries will sign a Memorandum of Understanding on May 16 in Zagreb under which they agree to develop network planning models, share pipeline network data, equipment information and other technical details.