Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) President & CEO Jeff Eshelman issued the following statement congratulating Katharine MacGregor for her Senate confirmation to be the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Interior by a vote of 53-40:
“The Trump Administration continues to fill important positions within the federal government with outstanding professionals who are committed to increasing American energy dominance,” said Eshelman. “Kate MacGregor is a valuable addition to Secretary Burgum’s team at the Department of the Interior and IPAA looks forward to working with her on various issues facing our members that operate on onshore and offshore federal lands.”
About the Independent Petroleum Association of America
The Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) is a national upstream trade association representing thousands of independent oil and natural gas producers and service companies across the United States. Independent producers develop 91 percent of the nation’s oil and natural gas wells. These companies account for 83 percent of America’s oil production, 90 percent of its natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGL) production, and support over 4.5 million American jobs.
