HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Jan.2025) â Pro-infrastructure and pro-oil policies have the potential to significantly boost industry efficiency, according to US Energy Development Corporation EVP Matthew Iak.
“By reducing barriers and fostering a more supportive regulatory environment, these policies enhance operational capabilities, streamline processes, and promote sustainable long-term growth. This strategy strengthens the nationâs energy independence and positions the sector for greater resilience,â Iak said 20 Jan. 2025 in an official statement.
“As the political landscape evolves, so do the opportunities and obstacles influencing the oil and gas sector. The potential for regulatory and policy changes presents both significant advantages and areas for strategic adaptability,” Iak said.
“In recent years, U.S.-based exploration and production (E&P) companies have adhered to Wall Streetâs emphasis on capital discipline. However, the new administrationâs pro-drilling policies could potentially offset the significant expected increase in demand from artificial intelligence and a more rapidly growing domestic economy,” according to Iak.
Access to federal land leases provides opportunities for longer lateral drilling, reducing extraction costs and increasing overall productivity, Iak said. By optimizing drilling efficiency, operators and stakeholders can realize substantial cost savings, further enhancing competitiveness in a dynamic market, he said.
“With a focus on maintaining low energy costs domestically, the US leverages its abundant natural resources to fuel industrial growth. This focus is increasingly important as rising energy demandsâdriven in part by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligenceâ intensify reliance on natural gas for power generation,” Iak said.
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