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From: Sent: To: Subject: Document 15 API Press Mon, 03 Feb 2025 23:38:03 +0000 (UTC) Dietderich, Ben [EXTERNAL] API Statement on Confirmation of Chris Wright as Energy Secretary Click here to read this release online NEWS RELEASE API Statement on Confirmation of Chris Wright as Energy Secretary WASHINGTON, February 3, 2025 -- American Petroleum Institute (API) President and CEO Mike Sommers issued the following statement on the Senate's confirmation of Chris Wright to lead the U.S. Department of Energy. "Secretary Chris Wright's experience in the American energy sector gives him an important perspective that will inform his leadership of the Department of Energy. We look forward to working with him to bolster American geopolitical strength by swiftly approving new LNG export permits and ensuring the open access of American energy for our allies around the world." API represents all segments of America's natural gas and oil industry, which supports more than 11 million U.S. jobs and is backed by a growing grassroots movement of millions of Americans. Our approximately 600 members produce, process and distribute the majority of the nation's energy, and participate in API Energy Excellence, which is accelerating environmental and safety progress by fostering new technologies and transparent reporting. API was formed in 1919 as a standards-setting organization and has developed more than 800 standards to enhance operational and environmental safety, efficiency and sustainability. To learn more about API and the value of oil and natural gas, please visit API.orq. Contact API's media team at 202-682-8114 press aoi.orq Connect with us on: Li If you would rather not receive future communications from American Petroleum Institute Inc, let us know by clicking here. American Petroleum Institute Inc, 200 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20001 United States ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ********************************************************************