Energy Tomorrow Blog
What They’re Saying About U.S. Offshore Energy
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Mark Green
Posted February 27, 2018
A fact-based conversation about America’s offshore strategy is critically important as policymakers make decisions that affect all Americans. Underscore the words “fact-based conversation.” While there’s passion associated with this issue, emotion can get in the way of sound policy – which is what we need for America’s energy and national security. Our vast offshore oil and natural gas potential has strategic, long-term importance and should be addressed accordingly with all voices, not just the loudest ones, heard.
Let’s Hear It: The Benefits of Safe Offshore Energy
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Mark Green
Posted February 8, 2018
As a nation, we have a tremendous opportunity to safely and efficiently harness our offshore natural gas and oil reserves. Here are three important points that should be prominent during the public hearing phase of the process to develop the next federal offshore leasing plan.
The Meaning of 10.038 Million Barrels Per Day
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Mark Green
Posted February 1, 2018
– the most in half a century. Three big takeaways: America is stronger and our future is more secure; our industry's technologies are building a better future; and U.S. energy is in it for the long haul.
The Imperative of the U.S. Energy Trade [R]evolution
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Dean Foreman
Posted January 30, 2018
For the first installment of my API Chart of the Month series, let’s look at a pair of charts that show the strengthening of U.S. trade positions for petroleum – crude oil and refined products – and natural gas – supported by trade pacts such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). This is especially timely given the possibility trade will come up during tonight’s State of the Union address.
Keep U.S. Energy Gains Going
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Mark Green
Posted January 29, 2018
Yes, Industry Supports Increased Offshore Access
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Mark Green
Posted January 25, 2018
Offshore 101: Energy for America’s Future Security
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Mark Green
Posted December 11, 2017
Soon, the Interior Department is expected to release its draft offshore leasing program that will shape natural gas and oil development on the federal outer continental shelf (OCS) for the next five years, 2019-2024. Recognizing that the leasing program only outlines where lease auctions could be conducted, let’s take a look at some offshore basics to provide full context to a process that’s critically important to our country’s future energy security.
Keystone XL Clears Final Regulatory Hurdle
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Mark Green
Posted November 20, 2017
3 Good Reasons to Open ANWR for Safe Development
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Mark Green
Posted November 1, 2017
Connect Offshore Policy With America's Energy Reality
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Mark Green
Posted October 12, 2017
What we see here are the outlines of a serious disconnect between current U.S. offshore policy and reality – that with the U.S. and the world projected to see significant growth in energy demand, the United States has more than 90 percent of its offshore reserves locked away, unavailable even for the studies and tests needed to determine the potential size and location of those reserves.
Given the long lead times needed to develop the offshore, the United States’ current policy posture needs a course correction.