Lee Zeldin, EPA Administrator expressed high hopes for U.S. energy dominance Thursday, citing enthusiasm for development projects under the Trump administration and growing interest in U.S. energy from foreign allies.
“I’m very optimistic about how things will develop once the conflict ends,” Zeldin told FOX Business, referring to ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
Speaking on the “Mornings with Maria” show, Zeldin highlighted the nuclear, oil and gas fronts as evidence of positive developments ahead for the energy sector. despite the information US crude oil stocks extending their decline to six weeks.
“We’re seeing it on the nuclear front with new small modular reactors, new construction,” he said.
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EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin attends a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office of the White House, March 13, 2025, in Washington, DC. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images/Getty Images)
“On the oil and gas side At EPA, we have advanced a number of actions on [OOOO b/c]linked to methane and flaring. This is a top priority for the industry. »
The regulations, known as NSPS OOOOb and OOOOc, govern methane emissions and emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from oil and gas operations.
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The Trump administration continued the changes to some of these requirements as part of its desire for energy domination.
Beyond internal optimism, Zeldin also highlighted the National Energy Domination Council engagement with other countries, sharing that Indo-Pacific countries are seeking to diversify their supply chains “like never before”.
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“They realize how long it takes them to get supplies from the Middle East, that they don’t always have freedom of navigation, but they could get it quicker from the United States with what has always been complete freedom of navigation,” he said.
“So, the strategic view, [if] you look at medium term, long term, this decision that is being made by these other countries, that will help as well. »