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ICYMI in @POLITICO Playbook - incredible turn out last night from Capitol Hill champions, admin officials, business execs, humanitarian leaders, and enormous press coverage to explore how America can win the global critical minerals race 👇

USTDA General Counsel Sam Kwon joined a conversation with @USGLC, @RepBrianMast, @RepBera , @RepYoungKim and @MCCgov to share how the Agency is taking new steps to increase America’s access to critical minerals and rare earth elements vital to 🇺🇸 commercial and defense interests.

Join Our Team! USTDA is #hiring an #AdministrativeSpecialist to oversee a variety of essential administrative and program management functions that support our mission. Applications are open until March 23, 2026. Apply at usajobs.gov/job/860282000

The United States is partnering with our allies to deliver reliable, affordable and secure energy, backed by BILLIONS of dollars in deals from U.S. companies announced last week at the Indo-Pacific Energy Security Summit. America's energy sector is leading the world. 🇺🇸

SIARAN PERS: USTDA Danai Proyek Percontohan Teknologi Pengolahan Mineral Kritis AS di Indonesia id.usembassy.gov/id/ustda-danai…

USTDA is proud to have sponsored this event which convened U.S. leadership together with Indo-Pacific leaders from 17 countries to announce historic investments in energy infrastructure, critical minerals and advanced technologies. @usembassytokyo

The @WhiteHouse National Energy Dominance Council has announced that the #IndoPacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum catalyzed $56+ billion in private sector commitments that will create good-paying 🇺🇸 jobs and secure energy supply chains. ow.ly/W0o950Yv1HQ

#ICYMI At #IPEM2026 D/D Tom Hardy joined a fireside chat focused on two potential first-of-their-kind projects that USTDA has supported: the deployment of tech in Indonesia to recover lithium from geothermal brine, and a private sector-owned transmission line in Vietnam.

What’s next for USTDA in the #IndoPacific energy sector? At the Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum D/D Hardy announced new commitments to advance energy security and strengthen critical minerals supply chains across the region: ow.ly/Tp2y50YuUQa

We depart Tokyo with stronger partnerships, clearer pathways for investment, and concrete next steps to advance energy security across the #IndoPacific.

Thank you to Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry @METI_JPN and the @WhiteHouse National Energy Dominance Council for co-hosting the USTDA-sponsored Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum.

This will be #Indonesia’s first facility to draw lithium from geothermal brine. The project will create a trusted source for the supply of lithium, an important component of many modern technologies, while supporting a vital energy source for Indonesia.

At #IPEM2026 USTDA announced it is supporting the deployment of innovative U.S. technology to diversify U.S. #CriticalMinerals supply chains by piloting tech to recover lithium from Indonesia’s geothermal energy operations. Details: ow.ly/yvnb50YujO2

AT #IPEM2026 USTDA D/D Thomas R. Hardy signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Japanese Bank for International Cooperation to reaffirm our partnership to promote high-standards infrastructure development across the #IndoPacific. 🔗: ow.ly/Jkr050YtYnt @usembassytokyo

As the U.S. government’s first mover on infrastructure development abroad, USTDA is proud to sponsor this forum, which reflects the United States’ commitment to working with our Indo-Pacific allies on shared energy security priorities.

Today, USTDA D/D Hardy opened the inaugural Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum, co-hosted by the White House National Energy Dominance Council and Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. @usembassytokyo

Gearing up for a weekend of action and collaboration on energy. Ahead of the weekend’s 🇺🇸🇯🇵-hosted Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum, @Interior @SecretaryBurgum, @EPA Administrator @LeeMZeldin, and teams from @EximBankUS, @ENERGY, and @USTDA touched down in Japan. Evan Felsing, Minister Counselor for Economic and Scientific Affairs at @usembassytokyo, and Colonel Nathan Powell, commander of 374th Operations Group, were there at @YokotaAirBase to welcome the National Energy Dominance Council.

.@WhiteHouse National Energy Dominance Council and @METI_JPN will co-host the Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial & Business Forum in Tokyo, Mar 14-15. Tune in to watch live at ow.ly/zCnB50Yt7Q6 March 14-15 starting at 9 a.m. JST daily. @usembassytokyo

USTDA seeks program, #HR, and #IT #interns! Gain hands-on experience supporting critical infrastructure in emerging markets and contributing to projects that advance the priorities of the U.S. and our partners. Apply by March 20: ustda.gov/internships/

USTDA invites U.S. companies to gain firsthand insight into emerging opportunities in securing and modernizing #WestAfrica’s #transmission and distribution systems by engaging with African power sector leaders in Arlington, VA on March 24. Details: ow.ly/wqxp50Ysncf