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New Energy Race: AI's Role in U.S. Leadership

1/13/2026

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Mike Sommers, president of the American Petroleum Institute, said the United States is entering a new energy competition to power artificial intelligence.
He called for bipartisan permitting reform to expand energy infrastructure needed to meet rising electricity demands.
Sommers noted Republicans and Democrats recognize the reform's importance for U.S. AI leadership.
He added that AI could revolutionize energy exploration, unlocking up to 80% of untapped oil and gas resources.

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Mike Sommers, president of the American Petroleum Institute, said the United States is entering a new energy competition to power artificial intelligence.
He called for bipartisan permitting reform to expand energy infrastructure needed to meet rising electricity demands.
Sommers noted Republicans and Democrats recognize the reform's importance for U.S. AI leadership.
He added that AI could revolutionize energy exploration, unlocking up to 80% of untapped oil and gas resources.