Random Article: Tea Leaves and Future US Energy Policy

Well, maybe not tea leaves, but rather hors d'oeuvres as new senators start learning about US energy.

I haven't had a chance to read the article in its entirety yet, but want to get links posted as soon as possible.

For archival purposes.

But for now:

One area of potential disagreement is natural gas exports. ConocoPhillips  sends liquefied natural gas to Japan from a terminal in Kenai, Alaska. The company’s license expires in March.

Wyden has said he’s concerned the U.S. could be trading away a competitive advantage of cheap energy by allowing more exports. The U.S. Energy Department is reviewing at least 15 applications to build export terminals.

Alaska’s situation may be unique, he said. If not exported to Asia, the fuel just may sit unused in the state because it can’t reach the continental U.S., Wyden said.