T. Boone Pickens: Congressman Harry Teague is an Energy Independence Crusader

Pickens front center; Teague near back. Cick image for larger.

Legendary energy expert T. Boone Pickens today commended Congressman Harry Teague (NM-02) for his commitment to helping America break its dangerous dependence on foreign oil, according to a statement released by Teague's office. Appearing at the U.S. Capitol (photo above) to mark the anniversary of the launch of the Pickens Plan and Energy Independence Day, the oil executive turned alternative energy advocate lauded Congressman Teague for his efforts to make domestic natural gas a more accessible alternative to imported oil as a co-sponsor of H.R. 1835, the NAT GAS Act.

“As a supporter of the NAT GAS Act, Congressman Harry Teague is a true energy independence crusader, proving his commitment to enabling his constituents in southern New Mexico to choose a legitimately American fuel at the pump,” said Pickens. “Natural gas is the only available domestic resource that can replace foreign oil as a transportation fuel. It’s cleaner, it’s cheaper, it’s abundant, and it’s ours.”

“Natural gas is a clean, efficient, American source of power that will help us end our dangerous dependence on foreign oil and New Mexico has plenty of it,” said Congressman Harry Teague. “I’m proud to work with fellow oil man and leader in renewable energies, T. Boone Pickens and my Republican colleagues on this legislation that would help boost energy production in New Mexico.”

Last month, the Potential Gas Committee released a study estimating that natural gas reserves have surged by 35 percent.

The New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act, or NAT GAS Act, would quickly reduce the nation’s dependence on foreign energy while simultaneously reducing transportation fuel costs, greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles, and urban pollution where dense vehicular fleets are prevalent.