Unity
We stand as the unified voice and backbone for independent oil and natural gas companies in the West, connecting a community that is part of something bigger than itself.
Credibility
As informed leaders and industry experts, we’re on the leading edge of the policies that most impact our members as we motivate stakeholders to engage.
Action
We confidently advocate on behalf of our members. Our bold stances make waves and initiate meaningful change.
Issues and Polices
Conservation Courtesy of the Oilfield
The Great American Outdoors Act is the largest public lands conservation law passed in 50 years, and it’s almost exclusively funded by revenue from federal oil and natural gas.
Latest News
Oil and Gas Industry Coalition Issues Urgent Call for Permitting Reform to Unleash American Energy
HOUSTON – A coalition of oil and gas trade associations, representing over 80% of U.S. domestic production, has issued an urgent call to House Speaker Mike Johnson for immediate action on permitting reform before the close of the 118th Congress.
The coalition, comprised of Energy Workforce & Technology Council, Gulf Energy Alliance, International Association of Drilling Contractors, Independent Petroleum Association of America, National Ocean Industries Association, Texas Alliance of Energy Producers, U.S. Oil & Gas Association, and Western Energy Alliance, warns that delays in reform threaten America’s energy security and economic growth.
Read MoreSCOTUS Environmental Analysis Hearing a Chance to Provide Regulators, Lower Courts Needed Guidance
DENVER – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments regarding Seven County Infrastructure Coalition and Uinta Basin Railway, LLC v. Eagle County, Colorado et al. Western Energy Alliance and the American Forestry Resource Council (AFRC) submitted an amicus brief in support of the petitioners.
Read MoreBurgum and Wright Are Top-Tier Picks Trump’s for Energy Agenda
DENVER – Western Energy Alliance today applauded President-elect Trump’s nominations of Governor Doug Burgum as Interior Secretary and Chris Wright as Energy Secretary as a clear signal that the incoming president is serious about reinstituting his successful energy dominance agenda that established the United States as the number one energy producer in the world.
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