According to CoinMeta, U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry stated that the United States is the world's largest producer and exporter of oil and natural gas. Driven by U.S. President Donald Trump, this position will continue to be strengthened. Loans provided by the U.S. Department of Energy will help to increase the production of existing offshore platforms, enhance U.S. energy security, and generate approximately $1.6 billion in rental income.