US Energy Secretary Rick Perry and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said Monday the Trump administration is focused on quickening the pace of oil and natural gas pipeline permitting as it works towards a mammoth reorganization of the federal government. “The government’s not going to be in your way,” Perry said during a meeting of the National Petroleum Council. Zinke said federal rules and regulations, particularly the Endangered Species Act, have been “abused” and the government’s permitting process has become “arbitrary,” arguing that companies should be given a clear timeframe for approval. Article continues below… Do you need insights into the oil, natural gas, petrochemicals or biodiesel markets? Join us for the Houston Energy Forum 2017. Meet with key decision makers including our experienced editors, analysts and others, and gain valuable insights on what’s driving the markets. “Within a year you should know if that project is worth continued investment […]