Washington, March 17 (NationPress) The United States has successfully established energy partnerships totaling $57 billion with its Indo-Pacific allies, as stated by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. This initiative is part of a larger effort to enhance the energy security of its partners.

The agreements were finalized during the inaugural Indo-Pacific energy security conference, which was led by the United States and attracted participants from across the region.

Burgum informed Fox News that the total comprises $56 billion from over 22 agreements.

He highlighted that more than 630 individuals attended the conference, which brought together allies “from Australia and New Zealand all the way to Japan.”

According to him, this initiative aligns with President Trump’s energy strategy aimed at increasing US energy exports to friendly nations.

“This reflects President Trump’s energy dominance policy, which emphasizes the need to provide energy to our friends and allies, reducing their reliance on adversarial sources or energy that can be manipulated by hostile regimes,” Burgum remarked.

He underscored that the conference had been organized months in advance and was not in response to current geopolitical tensions.

“This has been integral to President Trump’s energy dominance strategy from the outset,” he added.

Burgum noted that the event saw high participation levels and included ministerial discussions with the attending countries. Officials from diverse US agencies, including the Department of Energy, State Department, Commerce Department, and the Department of the Interior, were actively involved in the talks.

“Every participating country engaged in a ministerial meeting this afternoon, with six different Cabinet agencies represented,” he explained.

He also mentioned that leaders from several Pacific island nations, including three presidents, were present at the event and expressed their desire to bolster energy connections with the United States.

“They are all seeking energy security and view the US as a trustworthy partner,” he stated.

Burgum emphasized the US's standing as a top global energy producer as a significant driver of demand.

Burgum declared that the United States is currently the leading producer of oil, the top producer of gas, and the foremost exporter of LNG.

Among the agreements made public was a significant liquefied natural gas (LNG) deal involving the US firm Venture Global.

“One of the major agreements is a $10 billion offtake contract between Venture Global and a prominent company from South Korea,” he noted.

This agreement follows the company's recent expansion efforts to enhance export capacity.

“This comes on the heels of Venture Global announcing an $8.6 billion expansion to increase their capacity to export US gas,” Burgum stated.

He mentioned that these agreements would yield economic advantages within the United States while also benefiting partner nations.

“This translates to excellent job opportunities in America, particularly along the Gulf Coast, and it ensures that our allies have access to a supplier that is dependable, reliable, and affordable,” he said.

The Indo-Pacific region has emerged as a key area for US strategic and economic involvement, especially in energy and supply chains. Washington aims to position itself as a stable supplier of oil and gas, particularly as allies express concerns over supply interruptions and geopolitical uncertainties.

The US stands among the world’s largest producers and exporters of oil, natural gas, and LNG. Energy exports have increasingly become a component of foreign policy, particularly in regions looking to move away from politically sensitive or unstable supply sources.