FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on the 2015 Annual Energy Outlook

Original title: THE ENERGY INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION'S ANNUAL ENERGY OUTLOOK FOR 2015

January 1, 2015

energy policy oil and gas production energy infrastructure energy independence natural resources

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The Frame

What this does

The report provides the data foundation for upcoming federal energy legislation, specifically influencing decisions on energy infrastructure investment and national energy independence goals.

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Energy Industry

The industry faces potential shifts in infrastructure investment requirements and regulatory changes based on the committee's upcoming energy legislation.

U.S. Taxpayers

National energy policy changes impact energy costs and the geopolitical standing of the United States.

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Summary

The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources held a hearing to review the U.S. Energy Information Administration's (EIA) 2015 Annual Energy Outlook. The report provides projections on future U.S. energy production, consumption, and the potential for the nation to become a .

Key Facts

The EIA projects the U.S. could reach zero net energy imports as early as 2019 under high oil price scenarios, or by 2028 under the reference case.
The report identifies a need for increased investment and realignment of midstream infrastructure, such as pipelines, due to regional variations in oil and gas production.
The Annual Energy Outlook is a projective document based on specific assumptions rather than a predictive forecast.
The hearing was held on April 16, 2015, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
The committee is currently drafting a bipartisan energy bill that will include titles on infrastructure, supply, efficiency, and accountability.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Annual Energy Outlook?

It is an annual report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration that provides projections on energy trends based on various economic and resource assumptions.

Does the report predict exactly what will happen to energy prices?

No, the EIA clarifies that the document is projective, meaning it shows what may happen under specific scenarios rather than predicting future outcomes.

Why It Matters

The report provides the data foundation for upcoming federal energy legislation, specifically influencing decisions on energy infrastructure investment and national energy independence goals.

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Shift toward energy independence

The 2015 hearing highlights a clear policy focus on the U.S. transitioning from an energy importer to a net exporter.

U.S. Energy Information Administration Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

Connected Entities

organizationSenate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources“The committee conducting the hearing”Map →

personAdam Sieminski“Administrator of the U.S. Energy Information Administration”Map →

personMaria Cantwell“Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources”Map →

personLisa Murkowski“Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources”Map →

organizationU.S. Energy Information Administration“The federal agency responsible for energy data and projections”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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