Several leading energy executives have bemoaned the lack of clarity and consistency in U.S. policies on natural gas at Gastech - a major international event in Houston.

The CEO of U.S. natural gas producer EQT Corp on Wednesday said U.S. prices for the fuel will remain below $3 per million British thermal units in the short term.

At the Gastech conference in Houston, several executives of U.S. gas giants attack the Biden administrations energy policies, with officials from the Department of Energy hitting back.

CVX's CEO Mike Wirth condemns the Biden LNG export pause, arguing it raises costs and emissions while delaying the transition from coal to cleaner natural gas.

Chevron CEO Michael Wirth on Tuesday criticized U.S. President Joe Biden's administration for what he described as "attacks on the natural gas” industry and emphasized the crucial role of Permian natural gas in powering the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI).

Chevron Corp. Chief Executive Officer Mike Wirth called on the Biden administration to reverse its decision to halt new export licenses for liquefied natural gas, labeling the policy as a failure that “elevates politics over progress.