President Donald Trump recently established the National Energy Dominance Council through an executive order, aiming to further boost domestic oil and gas production. Additionally, his administration granted conditional export authorization for a major liquefied natural gas project in Louisiana, marking the first approval of new LNG exports since President Joe Biden’s pause a year ago. Trump has also instructed Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to lift Biden’s ban on future offshore oil drilling on the East and West coasts, emphasizing the potential economic contributions from such areas.

The president expressed a strong commitment to expanding U.S. energy production, particularly in fossil fuels, and eliminating regulatory barriers that could impede progress. He emphasized the nation’s energy wealth and encouraged energy companies to increase oil and gas exports globally. Trump’s directive tasks the National Energy Dominance Council, led by Burgum, with streamlining energy-related processes across federal agencies to facilitate private sector investments and promote innovation while reducing unnecessary regulations.

Furthermore, Trump announced plans to revive a canceled pipeline for natural gas transportation from Pennsylvania to New York, projecting significant energy cost reductions in the Northeast. The administration’s actions reflect its focus on maximizing energy resources, with a particular emphasis on oil and natural gas, and prioritizing energy security both domestically and internationally.