In this episode, former U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu discusses the importance of natural gas in the energy sector and its role in addressing climate change. She emphasizes the need for a balanced approach that includes natural gas as part of the climate solution, while also advocating for technological innovations and bipartisan support in energy policy. The conversation highlights the global implications of energy decisions and the necessity of reducing emissions without eliminating fossil fuels.
Midstream veterans and podcast hosts Andrew Parker and Adam Murray join Landrieu in a discussion of the essential role of natural gas in reaching climate goals while delivering the affordable and reliable energy we need for economic growth and security. Landrieu’s common-sense, science-backed thinking clears the air on energy policy and charts a realistic path forward.
In this episode, the hosts get Landrieu’s thoughts on:
- The need for natural gas in a balanced energy policy.
- How natural gas helped the U.S. reduce greenhouse gas emissions faster than any other country.
- Why bipartisan support is crucial for effective energy policy.
- The global energy landscape requiring U.S. leadership in natural gas exports.
- Countering misinformation about LNG and its environmental impact.
- Investing in carbon capture technology.
- Empowering young leaders in energy to drive innovation.
They also touched on the upcoming U.S. elections and the importance of pragmatic and realistic thinking on energy that incorporates economic, climate, and security considerations.
Senator Mary Landrieu Bio
Mary Landrieu (D-LA) served three terms in the U.S. Senate (1997-2015) where she chaired the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Senator Landrieu built a career on bipartisanship and solving problems, and advocating for her home state of Louisiana, America’s fourth largest energy producing state. Landrieu is co-chair of the Leadership Council for Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future, a bipartisan coalition of responsible stakeholders that recognize the threat of climate change, as well as the vital role natural gas and its infrastructure must play in the energy mix. In addition to her work with Natural Allies, Senator Landrieu Co-Chairs the Climate Solutions Foundation, which works with both parties to address climate change.
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