WASHINGTON DC (12/04/2025) – This week, the National Petroleum Council released two studies, commissioned by the U.S. Department of Energy, examining how rising demand for natural gas and electricity is straining our energy infrastructure and threatening reliability.
Institute for Energy Research President Tom Pyle released the following statement:
“Over the past ten years, electricity generation from natural gas has grown more than any other source. The issue remains, however, that our onerous permitting system has long made it too difficult to build the pipelines we need to ensure supply and reliability. This makes it harder for gas supplies to keep up with surging electricity demand.
“The answer to not just energy problems, but infrastructure concerns across the board, is a full overhaul of our permitting system, including substantial reforms to the underlying statutes. Our ability to tap into our natural resources, support our population, and grow into the future is hampered by a regulatory and permitting process designed to discourage investment. Lengthy and unpredictable federal permitting is slowing development and pushing costs higher for consumers and businesses alike. Speeding up approvals for pipelines, offshore projects, and other infrastructure is key to boosting energy security and keeping the U.S. competitive.”
IER Experts Available For Interview On This Topic:
- Tom J. Pyle, President
- Kenny Stein, Vice President of Policy
- Alex Stevens, Manager of Policy and Communications
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