This week, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) hosted Maria Bartiromo in the Permian Basin, highlighting the region’s pivotal role in America’s energy landscape. Their visit, which aims to showcase the Permian Basin as the nation’s largest and most secure source of oil and gas, included a preview featured on the Fox News program “Sunday Morning Futures.”
Pfluger described the Permian Basin as the “crown jewel” of energy production, emphasizing the challenges faced by the region due to what he characterized as anti-energy policies under the Biden administration. During the preview, he expressed that the past four years marked unprecedented hardships for the industry, stating, “I think the most important thing to tell people about the Permian Basin is that we’ve never endured a harder cycle than the last four years.”
He criticized the administration for actions he believes undermined the energy sector, including the strategic petroleum reserve’s release for political motives, excessive taxation on natural gas, and the introduction of stringent air quality regulations. Pfluger noted the potential threat of a fracking ban and restrictions on liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to international allies.
The full interview between Pfluger and Bartiromo is set to air on “Mornings with Maria” at 8 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. CT, promising more in-depth discussion about the contributions and challenges faced by the energy industry in the Permian Basin. Their joint efforts highlight the ongoing conversation about energy production and policy at a time when energy security remains a crucial topic in national discussions.