[Department of Energy, 18 June 2019]

G20 Energy and Environment Ministers met in Karuizawa, Japan and at the end of their meeting, they release a joint communique saying that it is important to talk about how best to lead energy transitions and still improve the “’3E+S’ (Energy Security, Economic Efficiency, and Environment + Safety). This message also takes important note of the issue of climate change and changes in the environment. In his statement about the meeting U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy, Dan Broillette:

· Thanked Japan for hosting the meeting

· Said that the G20 continues to support strengthening the energy security of all countries

· Agreed that energy diversity is vital to achieving energy security

· Condemned the oil tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz

· Stated that “according to the IEA, the United States has reduced our energy-related emissions more than any nation”

· Appreciates the G20 members achievement of finalizing a “reasonable and common-sense communique”