The American Energy Alliance releases a comprehensive list detailing actions taken by both the Trump and Biden administrations regarding U.S. energy production.

According to Just the News, while Democrats dispute claims of Biden's war on fossil fuels, citing record-high oil production, a new report from the American Energy Alliance (AEA) has documented 250 actions taken by the Biden administration that hindered oil and gas production.

The AEA's latest report highlights a stark contrast between the two administrations' energy policies, with Trump signing 200 executive orders to boost American energy production since January 20. These actions include declaring a national energy emergency, ending Biden's pause on liquified natural gas export permits, and withdrawing from the Paris Agreement.

Trump administration reverses Biden's energy restrictions

President Trump and Congressional Republicans have implemented over 50 actions to counter previous energy policies. The initiatives include EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin's review of 31 Biden-era regulations and Congress's repeal of the Inflation Reduction Act's methane fee.

The dramatic policy shift represents a complete reversal of the previous administration's approach to energy production. However, Alex Stevens from the Institute for Energy Research warns that many of these changes remain vulnerable to future administrations.

Tom Pyle, president of the AEA, expressed optimism about the new direction while acknowledging the work ahead.

Democrats deny Biden's fossil fuel restrictions

Democratic representatives have consistently challenged Republican claims about Biden's energy policies. They point to record-high production levels as evidence that no war on fossil fuels existed.

Rep. Jeremy Raskin shared his perspective during a House Oversight Committee hearing:

My colleagues have invited you here today to testify about President Biden's so-called war on energy, which we know doesn't exist. For better or worse, the United States is producing record high levels of oil and natural gas today, it's never been so high so our colleagues can breathe easy. Climate change is the defining crisis of our time. And we know that burning fossil fuels is by far the leading factor in contributing to climate change, a fact that fossil fuel companies knew about decades ago, but suppressed.

Rep. Yassamin Ansari echoed similar sentiments at another hearing, describing the war on oil and gas as "imaginary" while simultaneously advocating for a transition away from fossil fuels.

Long-term impacts on energy investment

Industry experts suggest that Biden-era policies primarily affected long-term upstream investments rather than immediate production. Wells drilled during Trump's first term continued producing, masking the impact of restrictive policies.

The International Energy Agency has shifted its stance on fossil fuel investment. At last month's CERAWeek energy conference, Executive Director Fatih Birol emphasized the need for continued investment in existing oil and gas fields, contradicting the agency's 2021 position.

Alex Epstein, president of the Center for Industrial Progress, offered this explanation during a House Budget Committee hearing:

This is very important when you hear the Biden administration has record production. That's in spite of them, not because of them.

Energy policy transformation unfolds

The American Energy Alliance's documentation reveals the complex nature of U.S. energy policy transformation. The organization tracked the Biden administration's 250 actions that complicated oil and gas production, including executive orders canceling the Keystone XL pipeline and placing moratoriums on Arctic drilling. The current administration under Trump has prioritized American energy independence through executive orders and Congressional action. These changes aim to boost domestic production and reverse previous restrictions on fossil fuel development.