The Energy Question

The Energy Question


The latest updates from the IPAA - Critical policiy and legislative action in Oil and Gas

August 27, 2025

Critical policy and legislative action in Oil and Gas from the Independent Petroleum Association of America stops by the Energy Impacts and the Energy News Beat Podcasts with David Blackmon and Stu Turley. We have Dan Naatz and Mallori Miller from the IPAA to cover everything that is going on in the oil and gas industry, and what they are seeing rolling out, impacting investors, operators, and consumers.


Highlights of the Podcast


00:10 - Introduction

01:35 - About IPAA

05:19 - Policy Shifts Under Trump Administration 2.0

07:50 - Methane Tax Fight

09:07 - New Leadership in Key Agencies

12:03 - Senate Gridlock & Appointments

14:44 - Permitting Council & Reform

19:06 - EPA & Regulatory Issues

21:36 - Federal vs. State Relations

24:43 - Possible Reconciliation Bill

26:33 - Budget Battles & Permitting Reform

27:34 - Gas vs. Oil Drilling Trends

29:16 - Denver Data Center Example

31:12 - Scale of the Energy Challenge

32:07 - Closing Remarks