Chairman's Corner
Nicolas Gutierrez
ChairpersonAs a nearly life-long resident of the Sunshine State, I understand Florida’s potential to be an energy hub, due to its vast resources offshore and abundance of natural elements. Florida is the fourth most populous state, and its energy consumption is among the highest in the country. The most sensible solution to our energy crisis is an increase of our supply, through a well-balanced approach that includes domestic exploration of our natural resources, as well as renewable energy development. For this reason, I am proud to be a part of the Florida Energy Forum, which strives to address the growing challenge of energy security through a non-partisan, comprehensive and balanced approach.
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Featured Issue - Deepwater Horizon
Deepwater Horizon
America's thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The best minds in industry and government are working to stop the spill, contain the oil and clean up the environment. The accident is unprecedented, and so, too, is the combined response of industry and government.
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Rhetoric VS. Reality
Policymakers are talking a lot about energy and energy policy. What fallows are some of the most frequently heard claims and proposals, along with realities that need to be considered when evaluating thiese claims. Click Here to read Energy Issues and rhetoric addressed on our site.
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API statement on court's decision to lift the moratorium
WASHINGTON, June 22, 2010 - The American Petroleum Institute (API) today issued the following statement regarding the decision by U.S. District Court Judge Martin Feldman to lift the moratorium on deepwater offshore drilling:
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More Energy Forum News »Energy Myth
Myth: According to President Barack Obama: "Oil companies are drilling a mile beneath the suface of the ocean -- because we're running out of places to drill on land and shallow water."
Fact: According to the Department of Energy, Nearly 85% of the nation's offshore resources are restricted by the government for exploration. Similar government restrictions are preventing onshore access in parts of Alaska and the Rocky Mountain States that could produce 1.125 million barrels of oil per day and an additional 2.4 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day.