Did you watch the second GOP presidential primary debate the other day? I didn’t, but I understand that things got a bit heated between Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis at one point. It was over the topic of energy independence, specifically DeSantis’ policies as governor of Florida. Haley accused DeSantis, saying, “Day Two [of your […]
“By the time the court rules, that may be discombobulating to our plan.” — Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt to the Wall Street Journal I wrote early last year about then-Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke’s “new draft offshore oil and gas plan” which would make “over 90 percent of the total OCS acreage […]
“America’s central position in the global energy system as a leading producer, consumer, and innovator ensures that markets are free and U.S. infrastructure is resilient and secure.” — NSS Report, Dec. 2017 The idea of U.S. energy independence — or even dominance — and its role in our national security strategy is not new — […]