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A sustainable industry that supports the development of clean energy derived from natural gas including liquefied natural gas (LNG), blue hydrogen and decarbonized ammonia, for domestic and international use.
Economic development
& tribal sovereignty
Western States and Tribal Nations is a state, county and tribal government-led 501(c)4 initiative working to facilitate economic development and tribal sovereignty through the development of domestic and global markets for natural gas produced in the Western United States.
WSTN’s unique transnational structure brings together governments, companies and other stakeholders who share a common vision of expanding Western States’ natural gas industry as a way to create lasting regional economic development and global environmental improvement.
NATURAL GAS MARKETS
FOR THE WESTERN STATES AND TRIBAL NATIONS
Read our latest report on natural gas, LNG exports and economic and environmental opportunities for communities around the world in a truly global partnership.
Latest News
ICYMI: WSTN Questions LNG Export Bans in Dallas Morning News Op-Ed
In a featured Sunday opinion exclusive to The Dallas Morning News, WSTN President Andrew Browning explains why proposals to ban American LNG exports will ultimately hurt Americans, our economy, and the environment. Natural gas exports give the U.S. leverage vs....
WSTN Discusses New Opportunities for Exporting Western States’ LNG with the Denver Business Journal
In an interview with the Denver Business Journal, WSTN President Andrew Browning says the group has plans to pursue and back other LNG projects following the halt of the Pembina Pipeline. West Coast export terminal halted, Colorado natural gas group backs other...
Southern Ute Indian Tribe Joins Western States and Tribal Nations Natural Gas Initiative
IGNACIO, Colorado – The Southern Ute Indian Tribe today became the newest member of Western States and Tribal Nations (WSTN) Natural Gas Initiative, expanding the organization’s sovereign tribal perspective and strengthening its voice to advocate for energy...