Dena E. Wiggins, President and CEO of the NGSA, said: “We welcome former Governor Perry’s Senate confirmation to lead the Department of Energy. He assumes office at a time of tremendous opportunity for the energy sector to provide our country with affordable, abundant and clean energy.
“As Secretary of Energy, his experience governing the nation’s biggest energy-producing state will prove invaluable. One-fourth of the nation’s natural gas is produced in Texas, giving him a keen appreciation for the importance of natural gas to jobs, the economy, reliability and cleaner air.”
Charlie Riedl, Executive Director of CLNG, added: “Secretary Perry has already been a strong advocate for LNG exports during his time as Governor of Texas and we look forward to working with him at what is a crucial juncture in the development of the global industry. By ensuring a prompt and transparent permitting process, we can make certain that domestic projects have the level playing field they need to succeed in an increasingly competitive international market.”
