First of all, nobody knows that due to the enviro-wacko inspired laws to prevent even exploration. Then, of course, there's the fact that the oil companies that are anxious to drill it aren't willing to do that for a "negligible" amount of oil. Its significant, or they wouldn't be willing to spend millions drilling for it.
In a pinch, as in some disruption of middle eastern supply, it could come here, if we can, again, sweep the enviro-wackos out of the way and build some new refining capacity in this country.
Agree.
ANWR might not, (but it might) but if we break thru the irrational resistence to it so we can explore-drill the rest of Alaska, that might.
Its better to be attempting to solve our own problems with our own resources no matter how small some people think the effect will be. The telltale is that the oil companies think its a good idea. Since its their money that is at risk to do the drilling, that's a great indication that there's something worthwhile there. After all, they are the experts when it comes to where the oil may be found.
Its rather the principle of the thing, plus the "foot in the door" of Alaska exploration.
Gas is averaging $2.24... 4176years in This is true, especially in the northwest with diesel fuel- not enough refineries, so supply can be disrupted easily (Alberta, Canada had a problem at one refinery, and is partially responsable...
Yep - something we need to be doing at every opportunity. You can't go around punishing the same people you're counting on to get you-us out of this shortage mess. We have to help them help us.
Gas is averaging $2.24... 4174Sounds good, but in fact what you are saying has *nothing* to do with the reality of oil exploration-production on the North Slope. In fact there are...
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