Mission
The sole purpose of the National Petroleum Council is to advise the U.S. Secretary of Energy on matters related to oil and natural gas, or the oil and natural gas industries. The Council membership of about 200 persons is appointed by the Secretary of Energy. Individual members serve without compensation as representatives of their industry or associated interests as a whole, not as representatives of their particular companies or affiliations. Established in 1946 at the request of President Truman, the Council originally reported to the U.S. Department of the Interior, and was transferred to the U.S. Department of Energy in 1977. Today, the Council is chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972.
NPC News
December 7, 2023
On Tuesday, December 12, the National Petroleum Council (NPC) will hold its 133rd meeting, beginning at 9:00 am EST.
December 8, 2022
On Wednesday, December 14, the National Petroleum Council (NPC) will hold its 132nd meeting, beginning at 9:00 am EDT.
October 17, 2022
Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm has requested three studies from the National Petroleum Council (NPC) since her arrival at DOE.
December 8, 2021
On Tuesday, December 14, 2021, the National Petroleum Council (NPC) will hold its 131st meeting virtually, beginning at 9:00 am EDT.
December 9, 2020
On Tuesday, December 15, 2020, the National Petroleum Council (NPC) will hold its 130th meeting virtually, beginning at 2:00 pm EDT.