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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
WSTN Chair Travels on New Mexico Delegation Clean Energy Trade Mission to Australia
Western States and Tribal Nations Energy Initiative Chairman Jason Sandel is traveling as part of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s official clean hydrogen trade mission to Australia. WSTN is pleased the governor is leading this important business and trade mission to...
Western States and Tribal Nations Supports Passage of HR 1130 to Boost American LNG Exports
Improvements to permitting, siting and export approvals will help cut global emissions, support allies and global energy security WASHINGTON – The Western States and Tribal Nations (WSTN) Natural Gas Initiative, a bipartisan organization led by states and sovereign...
WSTN Joins Coalition Statement on Upcoming G7 Ministerial Meetings
WSTN joined other trade groups in the following coalition statement issued via the Global Energy Institute at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce: WASHINGTON, DC—A group of organizations including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, American Petroleum Institute, Asian Natural Gas...