Former US President George W. Bush headlined the Gastech Exhibition and Conference in Houston, emphasizing the significance of American energy assets in driving global prosperity. Reflecting on his administration's focus on reducing the country's reliance on imported energy, President Bush highlighted the breakthroughs in oil and gas extraction during his tenure that led to the US becoming a leading oil producer and LNG exporter. Texas, particularly Houston, emerged as a hub for energy production, blending traditional and renewable sources to meet growing demands. The region's shift towards new low carbon sectors like hydrogen is supported by infrastructure developments and investments from the Infrastructure and Inflation Reduction acts. The announcement of the Gulf Coast as a 'hydrogen hub' signals a pivotal moment in the US clean energy landscape, driving the nation's market presence in renewables, batteries, and electric vehicles. President Bush's address at the Gastech Gala Dinner underscored the ongoing revolution in American energy, with Texas playing a central role in advancing energy security, affordability, and decarbonization goals, solidifying the nation's global energy leadership.