IPAA Letter to House Republican Leadership Ahead of 118th Congress

“Dear Leader McCarthy:

The Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) looks forward to working with you during the 118th Congress. IPAA represents thousands of Americas independent oil and natural gas producers.  Our members are the primary producers of the nation’s oil and natural gas and account for 83 percent of America’s oil production and 90 percent of its natural gas output.  Independent American producers are a driving force in our economy and support millions of jobs in the United States.  IPAA member companies are innovative leaders who broke the code to usher in the shale oil and natural gas revolution in the United States. …

“Enclosed are several issues we believe are key to helping the United States remain at the forefront of energy development in the coming years.”

The letter goes on to detail the association’s stance on:

• Tax policy
• Methane
• Energy infrastructure
• Access to federal lands and waters
• Crude oil releases from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve
• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
• Endangered and threatened species
• Access to capital markets

The letter closes:

“America’s independent oil and natural gas producers stand at the forefront of energy use and development in the coming years.  We look forward to working with you and your colleagues to develop innovative solutions to address America’s energy challenges in the coming years.”