During a recent Field Hearing titled “Drilling Down: Oversight of the Challenges and Opportunities Facing the U.S. Energy Production,” Energy Workforce & Technology Council President Tim Tarpley and EWTC Board Member Ron Gusek, President of Liberty Energy, testified before the U.S. House of Representatives House Oversight Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs about the challenges faced by American energy producers.
The hearing focused on exploring issues such as regulatory uncertainty caused by administration policies and career training opportunities aimed at growing the energy workforce. Energy Workforce President Tarpley emphasized the increasing worldwide demand for all forms of energy, predicted to rise by 50% by 2050 according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). He pointed out that AI and data centers are driving a significant increase in power demand forecasts, necessitating a substantial buildout in natural gas power generation to meet this growing need.
In his testimony, Tarpley criticized the Biden administration for obstructing domestic energy production through delay tactics and legal maneuvers, denying Americans access to vital resources. On the other hand, Ron Gusek expressed skepticism about transitioning fully away from fossil fuels in the near future. He argued that such a transition is unrealistic and politically motivated attacks on the energy industry will only harm consumers both in the United States and globally. Gusek warned against ignoring
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