Rising energy demand, record-breaking production levels, and the urgency for comprehensive permitting reform framed discussions at the American Petroleum Institute’s annual State of American Energy 2026 event on Tuesday.
Embracing America’s abundant oil and natural gas recourses, protecting consumer choice, and prioritizing affordability, reliability, and sustainability are core tenets of the American Petroleum Institute’s 2024 State of American Energy (SOAE) that will “keep the lights on” for consumers across the country.