MYTH: It doesn’t matter where the U.S. gets its oil from because all oil exporters are the same. FACT: Former Obama national security advisor and retired general Jim Jones has emphasized the stability of the Canadian-American relationship saying, “Every day it becomes more evident for our nation to achieve true energy security; we must engage […]
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Myth vs. Fact: Canadian Oil Sands will Have no Effect on US’s National Security Interests
May 30, 2012 Myth vs Fact
MYTH: Shutting in Canadian oil sands will have no effect on those unstable regimes that seek to harm the United States’ national security interests. FACT: The Council on Foreign Relations has concluded that production from Canada’s oil sands could weaken such states by displacing their production and driving down prices: “If, over the long term, […]
Myth vs. Fact: Importing Oil Sands from Canada will Weaken American’s National Security
May 30, 2012 Myth vs Fact
MYTH: Importing oil sands from Canada will weaken America’s national security. FACT: National security experts, including high ranking members of the Obama administration, have stated that national security will be strengthened by deepening the U.S.-Canadian energy relationship. Ret. Gen. Jim Jones, speaking on the Keystone XL, said, “I feel strongly approving the project serves the […]
Myth vs. Fact: Plenty of Crude Oil Supply, Refineries are at Below Capacity
May 30, 2012 Myth vs Fact
MYTH: We have plenty of crude oil supply and our refineries are operating below capacity. FACT: According to a 2011 Congressional Research Service report, Venezuelan and Mexican crude oil production is declining and refiners will need additional feedstock to refine and supply the U.S. market. Additional supplies will come from heavier crude supplies in the […]
Myth vs. Fact: More Pipeline Capacity Does not Equal More Energy Security
May 30, 2012 Myth vs Fact
MYTH: More pipeline capacity won’t mean more energy security. We already have more pipelines than we need. FACT: According to congressional testimony of David Goldwyn, former International Energy Envoy to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, “Keystone XL will provide infrastructure security. Pipeline access from Canada has none of the security risks of shipment through maritime […]
Myth vs. Fact: Oil Demand Reduction is the Only Energy Security Policy
May 30, 2012 Myth vs Fact
MYTH: Oil demand reduction is the only energy security policy. FACT: Diversification of America’s energy resources is the best energy security policy. A significant part of our energy portfolio is oil, especially until more alternative energy sources become economically viable. The U.S. Energy Information Administration projects that although renewable energy use will grow rapidly, fossil […]
