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In making decisions on natural gas issues in 2012, it is important that the president and Congress keep in mind the strategic importance of natural gas to America’s energy future. |
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Natural gas is America’s domestic, clean foundation fuel for the present and our long-term future. Natural gas touches nearly every segment of American life. It is the dominant US source of energy for heat and hot water in residences and businesses. |
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Natural gas for power and natural gas for fleet vehicles where it makes sense. That’s a pretty sound use of this currently plentiful commodity and a likely recipe for sustainable pricing. |
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In these times of global competition, market uncertainties, environmental fluctuations and steadily increasing gasoline prices, the average American family and business are exploring new ways of saving money, preserving the environment. |
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If there is any silver lining to the modern era of soaring gasoline prices, it's the way they have renewed Californians' desire for more choices at the pump. As a result, Californians are pursuing cars powered by fuels as electricity and natural gas. |
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There’s no question the booming U.S. shale gas industry is opening doors. It will also close a few. That’s what makes it a disruptive moment in the global energy market. |
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The good news is our production has increased to the point that we can export oil. The bad news is: America's elected leaders will likely decide that our energy problems have cured themselves, so they won't have to think about it anymore. |
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The Oklahoma First plan begins with an aggressive push to promote natural gas infrastructure through an exciting bipartisan, multistate initiative. |
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While our nation continues to be economically vulnerable due to decades of inaction on federal energy policy regarding the increasing reliance on OPEC oil, some states such as Oklahoma and Colorado recognize the benefits of using America's energy sources |
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With about 250 million registered vehicles in the U.S., the transportation sector offers a tremendous opportunity to reap the benefits of renewable sources of energy. |
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Hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) and horizontal wells now make it possible to economically produce natural gas from low permeability shale rock, greatly increasing natural gas supplies while reducing prices. |
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Reps. Kelly Hastings, R-Gaston, and Mike Hager, R-Rutherford, are on the right track with their idea to tap what appears to be a rich supply of natural gas deep below the North Carolina soil. |
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