January 23, 2013

Is America the Next Energy Superpower?

Anthony Fensom, The Diplomat


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This year, the U.S. will likely surpass Russia and Saudi Arabia as the largest liquids fuel producer in the world. From previously challenging the “tyranny of oil,” newly inaugurated U.S. President Barack Obama enters his second term in office as leader of a potential oil and gas superpower.

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