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U.S. NATURAL GAS EXPORTS COULD BREAK RUSSIAN DOMINANCE

UT San Diego -- Deep winter is approaching in Eastern and Central Europe and the Caucasus, bringing with it the prospect of icy days and frigid nights. For our friends and allies in the region, it also brings a chilly reminder of their chronic overdependence for heat and power on natural gas from Russia, which has demonstrated a penchant for using energy as a weapon against its neighbors.

The good news is that recent trends have turned in favor of our NATO allies and other friends to break Russia’s energy dominance. The United States can capitalize on these trends by using our newfound abundance of natural gas and pursuing smart, committed diplomacy in the region to help many nations diversify their energy imports.

Most countries in the eastern sector of the European Union – nearly all of them NATO mem

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Submitted Dec 17, 2012 By: skb69sa

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nb52 Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:7,795 Points:1,549,775 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 4:12:00 AM Ignore nb52 Report Abuse Good for the USA!
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:33,090 Points:2,348,435 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 1:32:50 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse U.S. NATURAL GAS EXPORTS COULD BREAK RUSSIAN DOMINANCE? That's the way it goes, if one country is able to export gas at cheaper prices and reliable delivery, then so be it. As more and more domestic natural gas is used for heating homes, NG vehicles and electrical generation don't expect natural gas prices to remain low. Big Oil and Big Gas exports fuel and natural gas to other countries that will pay more for it, much more than here. There will be NO large price reduction or cheaper prices for fuel or natural gas IN the US, so it does NOT matter how much crude oil or natural gas is produced. The price at the pump needs to go down to $2/gallon, $3, $3.50/gallon or *$4.00 is Not the new low! As more and more vehicles, trucks or buses are built to use natural gas OR are converted over to natural gas, more natural gas will be used and the price will go up. Don't expect natural gas to stay low for very long, the trend for all fuel prices is always up and up more! Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, vehicle manufactures Produce and the population ‘Drives’ vehicles with high MPG, are very safe, reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! XII/XXII/MMXII!
SkooterG Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,359 Points:330,085 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 12:23:30 AM Ignore SkooterG Report Abuse Good to be able to flip Russia the proverbial 'bird'! [Edited by: SkooterG at 12/18/2012 2:25:26 AM EST]
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regasaz Champion Author Phoenix Posts:5,775 Points:1,283,880 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 10:09:58 PM Ignore regasaz Report Abuse Nice to see the USA climbing up the Energy food chain.
UpSol7 Champion Author Augusta Posts:1,659 Points:761,600 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 10:06:23 PM Ignore UpSol7 Report Abuse "icy days and frigid nights', in other words, married life.
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pastorpaulcg Champion Author Virginia Posts:3,615 Points:775,785 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 10:03:47 PM Ignore pastorpaulcg Report Abuse This article could be exported.
The_DR Champion Author New Jersey Posts:2,800 Points:587,990 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 9:57:47 PM Ignore The_DR Report Abuse We don't need them
OCTAPA Veteran Author Toronto Posts:493 Points:484,990 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 9:56:57 PM Ignore OCTAPA Report Abuse Oh, those Russians...
bigdipperMS Champion Author Mississippi Posts:1,530 Points:540,635 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 9:56:21 PM Ignore bigdipperMS Report Abuse We can afford the export of gas at this time. It will help friendly nations and our balance of payments (more exports).
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civicdutie Champion Author Rochester Posts:4,516 Points:956,935 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 9:51:32 PM Ignore civicdutie Report Abuse We will see about that.
EvPv Champion Author Maine Posts:1,053 Points:268,625 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 9:50:23 PM Ignore EvPv Report Abuse I remember watching Russia do this in 2 different winters to eastern European countries. I can't remember the details but I it may have led to loss of lives. The stories that emerged were of times of desperation by people to stay warm.
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Dragnet Champion Author Arizona Posts:15,422 Points:2,911,685 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 9:46:07 PM Ignore Dragnet Report Abuse We do have a lotta gas in America. Just look at the White House and Congress as they are the gassiest bums in the country
bvrbill Champion Author Eugene Posts:3,240 Points:521,715 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 9:41:59 PM Ignore bvrbill Report Abuse We need to do what is best for the American economy.
mstearno Champion Author Dayton Posts:8,080 Points:1,734,140 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 9:40:18 PM Ignore mstearno Report Abuse yes now lets make our cars run on this stuff
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rjoeh Champion Author Michigan Posts:7,096 Points:2,473,140 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 9:37:40 PM Ignore rjoeh Report Abuse I agree with the article... but the Obama Administration is incapable of this type of diplomacy in view of current budget negotiations.
69Bonne Champion Author Gary Posts:1,165 Points:476,075 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 9:35:08 PM Ignore 69Bonne Report Abuse That's great, but let's hope it doesn't artificially keep our prices high.
SavALot Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:8,489 Points:1,714,760 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 9:32:32 PM Ignore SavALot Report Abuse Russian dominance must end sometime
30mpg80 Champion Author Lexington Posts:10,067 Points:1,490,780 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 9:31:17 PM Ignore 30mpg80 Report Abuse That is alright
suzmar Champion Author Texas Posts:2,214 Points:874,980 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 9:30:57 PM Ignore suzmar Report Abuse We should export our resources if there is a market, that is what will make the economy grow, providing jobs.
bbreff Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,863 Points:2,571,340 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 9:27:42 PM Ignore bbreff Report Abuse We do not need to export until we, the US, has all it needs first.
Dodge_Me Champion Author Atlanta Posts:2,214 Points:558,480 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 9:25:03 PM Ignore Dodge_Me Report Abuse Hmm
BigKart All-Star Author Indianapolis Posts:776 Points:227,850 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 9:24:09 PM Ignore BigKart Report Abuse yawn
oas Champion Author Maryland Posts:4,245 Points:2,144,340 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 9:22:42 PM Ignore oas Report Abuse Does it really matter who dominates?
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saleboss Champion Author Phoenix Posts:3,929 Points:1,177,875 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 9:19:47 PM Ignore saleboss Report Abuse There's no reason why we shouldn't break Russia's dominance!
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wayoung56 Champion Author Alabama Posts:2,815 Points:821,260 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 9:03:41 PM Ignore wayoung56 Report Abuse Not if NoBama and his buddy Putin have any say in it...
OGW Champion Author London Posts:5,334 Points:1,534,725 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 9:01:55 PM Ignore OGW Report Abuse US business is too greedy to sell it at a lower price than the Russians but if they do keep exporting it they will be back to not attaining energy independance just like happened when they started selling their oil offshore and not at home when America had more then enough oil for their own use. Keep it home and you don't run out as fast.
toadNY Champion Author Albany Posts:7,062 Points:1,517,150 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 9:01:35 PM Ignore toadNY Report Abuse obama will Stop it!
WIPACKERFAN Champion Author Chicago Posts:8,814 Points:1,845,400 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 8:59:47 PM Ignore WIPACKERFAN Report Abuse I agree with you Zing20.
herbiepopnecker Champion Author British Columbia Posts:13,621 Points:2,510,230 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 8:58:55 PM Ignore herbiepopnecker Report Abuse You have millions of homes still heating with OIL. Convert them to natural gas first. Convert some cars and trucks, convert some hydro plants. Exporting it is a STUPID IDEA for your national interests, it's short term money and then you're back at square one! British COlumbia intends to export gas, too. However the homes here are already converted, there have been cars trucks and taxis running on it since the 1980s and there's only a couple power plants that aren't hydro-electric to convert. It's not bloody "socialism" to take care of your own country first in spite of what the money obsessed fools tell you!
abcdMA Champion Author Worcester Posts:7,942 Points:1,578,880 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 8:57:24 PM Ignore abcdMA Report Abuse We need to use more natural gas
gd83goldwinger Champion Author South Bend Posts:1,428 Points:504,980 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 8:57:23 PM Ignore gd83goldwinger Report Abuse In the big picture it all about who has the bigger stick and what is going to bring the most profit.
Zing20 All-Star Author Fresno Posts:700 Points:174,820 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 8:56:02 PM Ignore Zing20 Report Abuse We need to keep it here to lower the cost of natural gas in the US.
MacDad614 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,035 Points:1,179,270 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 8:49:15 PM Ignore MacDad614 Report Abuse Natural gas will be sold to the highest bidder, just as the oil being sent to the Gulf via the Keystone would be exported. It's all about the profit, not about making the U.S. energy independent.