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American Petroleum Institute

EnergyOil & GasTrade Associations
36 provisions tracked
10 positive
14 negative
3 conflict
NegativeSec. EPA-2026-0187 · Energy & Environment

EPA Power Plant Emissions Standards (Final Rule)

Rule threatens natural gas power plant economics. API member companies operating 340+ gas-fired power plants face combined $8.2B in retrofit or replacement costs. CCS technology not commercially proven at required scale.

ACTION: File industry comments challenging CCS technological feasibility timeline. Engage Barrasso and Manchin on Congressional Review Act resolution. Prepare litigation strategy with member legal teams.
$17.8B estimated compliance costs over 10 years
IndirectSec. HR-4761 · Defense & National Security

FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

Strategic Petroleum Reserve replenishment provisions and energy security language benefit domestic production. No direct regulatory impact but signals bipartisan support for energy independence.

ACTION: Monitor conference report language on SPR provisions. Coordinate with energy security working group.
$886B authorized defense spending
IndirectSec. EO-2026-14178 · Trade & Tariffs

Executive Order — Section 301 Tariff Review (China Trade)

Energy equipment tariffs (drill pipe, valves, pumps) under review. API members source $2.4B in Chinese-manufactured oilfield equipment. Potential tariff reduction benefits upstream economics.

Current tariff revenue: $52B annually
PositiveSec. S-1847 · Energy & Environment

FERC LNG Export Permitting Reform Act

Streamlined LNG permitting supports API member companies' upstream production demand. U.S. LNG export growth requires 15 Bcf/d additional gas production by 2030 — benefiting API producer members.

ACTION: Coordinate industry coalition support. Brief Barrasso on upstream economic multiplier effects. Prepare data on LNG job creation for floor debate.
No direct federal spending — private investment catalyst