A Strategic Vision of U.S. Offshore Energy Leadership
The Gulf of America Forward report explores how offshore energy in the Gulf strengthens every part of American life. From powering modern technology and transportation to supporting jobs, national security, and environmental stewardship, the Gulf remains a cornerstone of U.S. prosperity. It highlights innovation, workforce leadership, and the industry’s role in advancing low-carbon solutions while meeting rising global demand. Download the report to learn why the Gulf of America is not just an energy basin—it’s a strategic national asset shaping our future.
Offshore energy powers modern life, drives economic growth, and strengthens national security. This video showcases innovation, environmental leadership, and workforce excellence—demonstrating why the Gulf of America is not just an energy basin, but a strategic national asset fueling progress for generations to come.
Oil and gas make modern life possible, powering our homes, transportation, healthcare, and everyday goods. The Gulf of America plays a foundational role in delivering the energy that supports economic growth, national security, and a high quality of life.
As the global middle class grows and American energy consumption rises—from manufacturing to data centers—demand for reliable energy continues to surge. Meeting this need requires an all-of-the-above strategy, with oil and gas from the Gulf of America playing a critical role in powering progress at home and abroad.
The Gulf of America is a titan of offshore energy production—delivering affordable, secure, and lower-carbon energy to Americans. It supports millions of jobs, fuels economic opportunity, and anchors the nation’s industrial strength and innovation.
The Gulf of America’s offshore oil and gas industry supports hundreds of thousands of high-paying, skilled jobs nationwide and drives billions in investment. From engineering to maritime trades, it powers careers across all backgrounds while growing America’s future workforce through trade school and STEM partnerships.
The Gulf is a global hub for offshore innovation, deploying cutting-edge technologies like AI, robotics, and advanced imaging. These breakthroughs drive safer, cleaner, and more efficient energy production—solidifying U.S. leadership in offshore energy.
The Gulf of America produces some of the world’s lowest-carbon barrels, thanks to modern infrastructure and stringent environmental safeguards. Responsible development here reduces global emissions, protects marine ecosystems, and advances sustainability.
Energy security is national security—and the Gulf of America delivers both. By reducing reliance on foreign adversaries and ensuring a steady supply of reliable, homegrown energy, the Gulf strengthens America’s global position, military readiness, and economic resilience in an uncertain world.
Beyond oil and gas, the Gulf is accelerating the future of clean offshore energy—advancing offshore wind, carbon capture, hydrogen, and sustainable aquaculture. It’s a springboard for American leadership in a growing, ocean-based energy economy.
Offshore oil and gas development is a decades-long endeavor requiring massive upfront investment, complex engineering, and long-term confidence. Without regular, reliable lease sales, the U.S. risks forfeiting billions in economic growth, tens of thousands of jobs, and millions of barrels of future domestic energy production.
A legislatively mandated, biannual offshore leasing program should be considered the minimum of what is needed to maintain America’s offshore energy leadership. Smart energy policy goes further—by pairing leasing certainty with clear, efficient, and timely regulatory systems that give developers the tools and timelines they need to plan and build.
The Gulf of America is central to U.S. energy security, economic growth, and national resilience. Sustaining this leadership will mean navigating challenges, from industry shifts to workforce needs, but the solutions are within reach. The Gulf’s story has always been one of resilience and innovation.
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