Now that Russian oil and gas is banned from the United States, energy experts here in Utah believe the state can step up to help fill the void.
“We need to be able to send a message to the market that America is open for business,” said Thom Carter, energy advisor to Governor Spencer Cox.
Governor Cox sent Biden a letter Monday, asking the president to eliminate barriers so states like Utah can ramp up domestic oil production. — Spencer Cox March 8, 2022 According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Utah’s five oil refineries can process nearly 200,000 barrels of crude oil a day. It also lists Utah as ninth in the country for crude oil production.In a statement sent to FOX 13 News, the Utah Petroleum Association wrote: “If the U.S. is serious about quickly increasing production, this administration would need to expedite permitting decisions and leases.
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