Mike Sommers
Mike Sommers is the President and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute (API), the largest trade association for the oil and natural gas industry in the United States. He leads API’s advocacy, policy, and communications efforts, representing the industry’s interests at the federal and state levels.
About
Mike Sommers has served as President and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute since 2019. Prior to joining API, he held leadership roles in government relations and advocacy, including as President of the Western Energy Alliance and as a senior advisor to the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. His career has been focused on energy policy, regulatory affairs, and industry representation, making him a prominent voice in the U.S. energy sector.
Sommers is known for his strategic leadership in shaping energy policy, promoting innovation in oil and gas, and advocating for the industry’s role in the nation’s economy and energy security.
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Recent Podcasts
Big, beautiful bill will need a big, beautiful vote | Brian Kilmeade Show
Topic: US Legislative Bill and Energy Policy under Trump Administration
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