Mason Hamilton

Mason Hamilton is the vice president of economics and research at the American Petroleum Institute. Hamilton leads API’s strategy for analysis of energy markets and policy, manages API’s energy markets and policy analysis teams, and communicates to policymakers, media, and the public on energy markets. Hamilton is a recognized expert in energy market data and the petroleum supply chain. Prior to joining API, he served as special assistant to the secretary general of the International Energy Forum, the world’s largest organization of energy ministers, where he led IEF’s strategy on analysis and engagement. He also previously served as senior economic and policy advisor within the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Oil and Gas. Hamilton also served as a lead petroleum markets analyst at the U.S. Energy Information Administration and was a lead contributor to the EIA’s flagship analysis products “This Week in Petroleum” and “Today in Energy.” He is the recipient of the Secretary of Energy Achievement Award and holds a Master of Public Administration in energy policy and a BA in political science.