API has welcomed a letter sent by 36 US Senators in support of the safe and environmentally responsible development of the US’ offshore energy resources as the Administration begins developing a new five year offshore oil and natural gas leasing program. API is a US national trade association representing all facets of the oil and natural gas industry.
“We welcome the Senate’s support for an offshore leasing plan that will fully embrace our nation’s energy potential and provide enormous benefits to American consumers and businesses,” said API Upstream Director Erik Milito. “Developing our abundant offshore energy resources is a critical part of continuing the US energy renaissance, and we will continue working with Congress and the administration on policies to help keep energy affordable for consumers.