MIDLAND, TX—Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) hosted U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Scott Mason, and Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (ND-At-large), a fellow member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, in the Permian Basin for an oil and gas site visit and roundtable with producers, local leaders, stakeholders, and EPA officials.
Following the site visit and producer roundtable, Rep. Pfluger also hosted a press conference to update the media on the efforts of the Trump Administration, Congress, and the EPA to cut the burdensome red tape the Biden Administration had previously imposed on the Permian Basin.
Photos from the day are available for broadcast and distribution HERE.
"Everything we do depends on energy dominance and the ability to produce affordable, reliable energy, and with President Trump back in office, the future of American energy has never been brighter,"said Rep. Pfluger."It was an honor to bring everyone together today in Midland—the city that anchors the most important region, equipped and ready to solve many of the critical issues facing our nation. American energy dominance must be at the center of our national security strategy. This is why Congress will continue to work alongside the Trump administration and the EPA to ensure an energy future that embraces all forms of domestic production and recognizes the strategic importance of the Permian Basin."
“During my visit to the Permian Basin today, I heard over and over from energy companies of all sizes that they want common-sense regulations for emissions and wastewater,” said EPA Regional Administrator Scott Mason.“I look forward to working toward that goal, and appreciate Representative Pfluger’s leadership on these issues.”
“The Permian Basin is key to America’s energy security, and visiting the region with Rep. Pfluger offered a valuable up-close perspective on the shared challenges our energy producers face. Much like in North Dakota, innovation and growth are being held back by one-size-fits-all federal regulations that lack common sense,” said Rep. Fedorchak. “It was encouraging to hear from EPA Region 6 Administrator Scott Mason, who assured us that the Trump administration’s EPA is committed to providing the certainty and clarity needed to unleash American energy. I appreciated the West Texas hospitality and look forward to showing him North Dakota’s energy leadership soon.”
Check out these stories highlighting the day:
Congressman August Pfluger brought together Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials and members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee to discuss the challenges and opportunities oil and gas producers are facing today.
Federal energy and environmental policy leaders visited the Permian Basin to see oil and gas operations up close and hear directly from the people shaping the region’s energy future.
Read the full story and watch coverage of the press conference here.
Several government officials met with local groups and organizations at the Petroleum Club of Midland on Tuesday to discuss federal oil and gas regulations.
Headed by U.S. Rep. August Pfluger, the group also consisted of Mayor Lori Blong, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Scott Mason, U.S. Rep. Julie Fedorchak of North Dakota and key members of several Permian Basin trade organizations.
Congressman August Pfluger returned to the energy capital of West Texas on Tuesday to lead a roundtable discussion on oil and gas policy.
Pfluger was joined by EPA Regional Administrator Scott Mason and North Dakota Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak for a site visit and stakeholder meeting in Midland.
Read the full story and watch coverage of the press conference here.
Joined by a congresswoman from North Dakota and the regional director of the U.S. Environmental Agency, Congressman August Pfluger said Tuesday that the Permian Basin has reached “a new era” of working with the federal regulatory agencies that beleaguered them during the Biden administration.
Representative August Pfluger visited the Permian Basin this afternoon alongside U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Scott Mason, Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (ND-At-large), as well as local oil and gas companies, and Midland Mayor Lori Blong.
During the visit, all parties toured a Diamondback Energy oil rig, where they were shown the latest technology being used in its production. Following the tour, the leaders spoke about options to keep regulations at a minimum while also looking to keep oil operations as safe and clean as possible.
Read the full story and watch coverage of the press conference here.
