Chairman's Corner
Troy Hyde
Arizona Energy Forum ChairmanEvery person in the United States will be affected in one way or another by the accidental oil leak off the coast of Louisiana, and it is certainly a cause for concern and appropriate action. We all need to keep the victims in our thoughts as we approach the solution to this economic and environmental problem. Make no mistake that it is huge, but we shouldn’t panic either. Our country has the ability to find proper solutions to big problems every day.
Most of us are not experts in oil drilling, storage, clean-up or transport. There are, however...
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Featured Issue - Canadian Oil Sands
Canadian Oil Sands
Canadian oil sands are a major source of energy to meet America's growing energy demands. Many Americans do not realize the United States already imports more oil from Canada than from any other country. Our North American neighbor currently supplies 21 percent of our imported oil, half of which comes from the oil sands of Canada.
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Policymakers are talking a lot about energy and energy policy. What follows are some of the most frequently heard claims and proposals, along with realities that need to be considered when evaluating these claims. Click Here to read Energy Issues and rhetoric addressed on our site.
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Canadian oil could reach Texas by summer if Keystone alternative found
President Barack Obama might have rejected the enormous Keystone XL pipeline, at least for now, but that doesn't mean heavy crude from Canada won't be flowing into Texas' refineries later this year.
Kochs Won't Benefit From Keystone XL - But Warren Buffett Might
The Democrats are taking a beating over President Barack Obama's decision to "red light" the proposed Keystone XL pipeline that would transport oil from the Canadian tar sands to refineries on the U.S. Gulf coast.
More Energy Forum News »Energy Myth
Myth: Raising taxes on U.S. oil and natural gas companies will lead to America being less dependent on foreign oil and encourage use of alternative sources of energy.
Fact: Historically, higher taxes have resulted in less domestic energy – and restrained supplies often lead to higher energy costs for consumers. In today’s economy, that could stifle a recovery and make Americans more dependent on foreign oil and natural gas. New taxes will make it more expensive for oil and natural gas companies to initiate traditional and alternative energy exploration and development programs, putting our nation further behind in the race for more energy.