Montana Petroleum Association

06/05/2026

Alaska’s oil revival is reigniting Arctic energy investment, with new momentum in production and infrastructure development.

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06/01/2026

Reliable, affordable energy matters and natural gas plays a critical role.

Global investment in natural gas projects is set to rise by more than 10% this year to $330 ​billion, its highest level in 10 years, while upstream oil ‌spending declines for a third straight year, the International Energy Agency said in a report.

05/21/2026

I had a great week of collaboration and learning at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference. Thank you to Ron Ness and the North Dakota Petroleum Council for inviting the Montana Petroleum Association to participate.
It was a valuable opportunity to connect with industry leaders, discuss the future of energy development in our region, and strengthen partnerships. We appreciate the collaboration and look forward to continuing the conversation.

05/19/2026

EIA projections show U.S. industrial natural gas demand reaching record highs through 2027. Reliable American energy is powering manufacturing growth, strengthening industry, and keeping the U.S. competitive.

Energy Information Administration - EIA - Official Energy Statistics from the U.S. Government

05/11/2026

New York banned opportunity and now landowners are paying the price. That won’t happen in Montana we believe in responsible energy development, property rights, and keeping jobs and revenue here at home.

https://www.instituteforenergyresearch.org/fossil-fuels/landowners-file-suit-against-new-york-fracking-ban/?fbclid=IwdGRjcARu07pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeMRjzVs51NVeYmYvd0GuRuU4P7vJAfMfo-T8rJybqCwGWsk9ectYZ767DvLs_aem_Z_EzMY5o73fBIPCAcdMXoQ

05/07/2026

The best days on the water don't happen without 🚣☀

05/01/2026

Natural gas = America’s energy superpower

Reliable. Affordable. In demand worldwide.
The U.S. isn’t just producing energy we’re leading the future.

Toby Rice, President and Chief Executive Officer of EQT Corporation, says US natural gas underpins energy independence, supports AI growth and global security, with infrastructure the key bottleneck to future expansion.

04/22/2026

The Montana Petroleum Association and its members had a great time in Washington, D.C., meeting with Montana’s federal delegation. We appreciated the opportunity to sit down and have important conversations about the challenges facing oil development and expansion. Strong communication and collaboration are key to supporting responsible energy production.

04/21/2026

EagleRock’s potential IPO reflects renewed confidence in U.S. oil and natural gas as demand and investment continue to grow.

EagleRock, a company that collects royalties and fees from oil and gas ‌production on the land it controls in the Permian Basin, is exploring a U.S. initial public offering that could value it at up to $2 billion, people familiar with the matter said.

04/16/2026

U.S. natural gas exports are set to grow through 2027, driven by rising global demand and new LNG capacity.
That’s good news for American energy—supporting high-paying jobs, strengthening our economy, and reinforcing the U.S. as a reliable energy partner for our allies. Increased exports also help stabilize global markets and showcase the important role natural gas plays in providing affordable, dependable energy.

Energy Information Administration - EIA - Official Energy Statistics from the U.S. Government