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Monday, June 13, 2011

Canada Pipeline Critical to U.S. Energy Security

Wanted: More domestic energy production and crude oil from Canada.

That’s the gist of a new ad campaign sponsored by the American Petroleum Institute, a group that represents more than 470 oil and natural gas companies.

Jack Gerard, president and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute, says if the U.S. develops its own oil and natural gas resources and imports more oil from Canada, the country could meet 92 percent of its liquid fuels needs by 2030, compared with 62 percent today.

“Let me repeat that once again for emphasis,” Gerard told reporters during a conference call on Wednesday. “The analysis we’re releasing today will be part of our rollout, and the (ad) campaign shows that the U.S. could meet 92 percent of our liquid fuel demand by 2030.”

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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I am sure the current administration will find a reason to put a halt to that!! Obama won't want to cut off his muslim buddies..

Anonymous said...

One reason I'm invested in high dividend pipeline MLPs. Get anywhere from 5-9% yield for a toll road. With our massive energy needs, no need to worry with such an investment.