Industry leaders see energy independence through oil and gas sooner than later

BY JAY F. MARKS NewsOK.com
Sunday, October 07, 2012
10/07/12 at 3:32 AM


Independence is prized in the United States like nowhere else on earth.

Americans have celebrated their independence every July 4 since breaking free of England's yoke in the Revolutionary War.

But the U.S., one of the most resource-rich countries in the world, has not been able to meet its own energy needs for more than half a century.

That appears to be changing, though, in light of technological advances that have jump-started a boom in domestic oil and natural gas development.

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The Oklahoman energy editor Adam Wilmoth contributed to this report.

Original Print Headline: Energy industry experts see independence soon

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