North American Energy Production Platform Workshop Cohosted by the Institute for Energy Research and the Energy Policy Research Foundation

On May 29^th 2025 at the Energy Policy Research Foundation offices in Washington DC, a joint workshop was cohosted by the Energy Policy Research Foundation and the Institute for Energy Research on the North American Energy Production Platform.

Energy policy has taken center stage, and the United States is at a pivotal moment in shaping its energy future. Cross-border trade of oil, natural gas, and electricity has made North America one of the most dynamic energy markets in the world. As each country responds to market dynamics and geopolitical shifts, the role of energy imports and exports across the three countries has never been more critical to understand.

With panels moderated by IER President Tom Pyle and EPRINC President Lucian Pugliaresi, energy policy experts participated in an in-depth look at the evolving landscape of energy development across the continent. The event provided a forum for candid dialogue on shared opportunities and challenges in shaping sustainable, secure, and economically sound energy strategies for North America.

The discussion, focused on North American energy trade, covered specifically:

1. Crude oil and petroleum product flows and their effect on refining operations
2. Natural gas flows and pipeline infrastructure
3. Electricity and energy security overview

The agenda of the workshop can be found here, and the presentations given can be downloaded here and here.