WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, along with Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) led Republican members of the Committee to tour a hydraulic fracturing site and uranium enrichment facility. These site visits come as the Committee continues working to pass legislation to increase domestic energy production and unleash American energy dominance.

“Yesterday we saw firsthand the critical work being done to power our country. We’re in a race with China to lead in AI, and winning that race will require reliable, affordable energy,” said Chairman Guthrie. “Oil, natural gas, and nuclear power are key to that effort, I’m grateful to our members who are driving solutions to bring more power online and meet America’s growing energy demands.” 

“It was an honor to partner with Chairman Guthrie to bring members of the Energy and Commerce Committee to the Permian Basin for an impactful and informative visit. Chairman Guthrie has been a longtime advocate for the region—not just through his leadership on this trip, but also through his continued engagement and past visits to my district. Under Chairman Guthrie’s leadership, we are working in Congress and alongside the energy sector to support reliable baseload power. We know that natural gas is essential to securing our electric grid, and we are committed to protecting it to strengthen America’s energy future,” said Congressman Pfluger. 

Background: 

• During the tour, members saw firsthand the work and technology that goes into producing oil and natural gas through the hydraulic fracking process and the uranium enrichment process. 
• Currently, oil and natural gas account for about 74 percent of the primary energy sources consumed in the U.S. every year, with natural gas accounting for 43 percent of electric power generation. 
• Over the next 10 years, 115 gigawatts of dispatchable generation has been announced to be retired across the United States, while demand will increase by upwards of 151 gigawatts. Without more natural gas to provide power, American communities will face blackouts and brownouts.  
• Members of Congress who attended the visit included Chairman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14), Rep. Rick Allen (GA-12), Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11), Rep. Russell Fry (SC-07), Rep. Nick Langworthy (NY-23), and Rep. Craig Goldman (TX-12).

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