Energy Forum News
Energy plays key role in Obama's State of the Union
For the third year in a row energy played a central role in President Obama's State of the Union address, with the president leaning hard this year on the twin themes of increased domestic oil and gas production and the need to invest more in renewable sources. 
Political Price for Keystone Delay?
Will Obama pay a political price for the Keystone Pipeline delay?
Republicans push plan to force Keystone XL decision
Senate Republicans are pushing legislation that would force the Obama administration to decide whether to permit the controversial Keystone XL pipeline within two months if passed.
TransCanada Pipeline Bill Would Force U.S. Permit Within 60 Days
Senate Republicans introduced a bill that would require the Secretary of State to issue a U.S. permit for the Keystone XL pipeline within 60 days. This still "provides adequate time for Nebraska to shift the route of the pipeline" while allowing construction to begin elsewhere.
Survey: 79 percent of voters want more oil from Canada
79 percent of registered voters said they would like to see America import more of the oil it needs from Canada, "rather than other foreign countries...if America continues to need to import some oil to meet our energy needs."
Benefits of US-Canadian oil pipeline
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels expressed his support last week for the construction of the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline that would carry heavy crude oil from Alberta, Canada to Texas; and the Indiana Hoosiers applaud his decision in this Editorial.
Keystone Pipeline: Would oil be consumed in the U.S. or exported?
A big selling point for the Keystone XL pipeline is that its billions of barrels of Canadian crude oil would provide "energy security" for the United States, with a long-term, reliable supply of petroleum from a friendly ally. But some critics of the pipeline are saying much of the oil could end up as gasoline and diesel fuel exported to Europe and Latin America.
Pipeline Construction Would Bring Thousands Of Jobs To Oklahoma
And jobs can come to our state too. If approved, construction and support of the Keystone XL pipeline can bring thousands of American jobs.
Canada's Oil Sands Are a Jobs Gusher
In 2011, the International Monetary Fund estimates Canada will grow at 2.9%; and unemployment is now 7.3%. One explanation for Canada's more robust growth is its strong commitment to energy. Alberta is now producing two million barrels per day but expects that number will grow to four to five million within a decade.
TransCanada says Keystone XL will be safest pipeline in U.S.
TransCanada's proposed Keystone XL Pipeline will be the safest crude oil pipeline built in America, according to officials of the Calgary-based company.
Panel: Raising energy costs hurts Hoosiers
A diverse "energy forum panel" at IPFW agreed on at least one point: "Penalizing the use of fossil fuels penalizes Hoosiers."
Stutzman: EPA slowing energy solutions
At a forum at IPFW Thursday, Congressman Marlin Stutzman and industry leaders talked about ways to help meet the country's energy needs.
Handle on energy's future
Panelists at a forum on energy, which included Congressman Marlin Stutzman and a variety of speakers from agriculture, business and the energy industry, discussed energy policy and the need for comprehensive plan for all forms of energy - "We are not looking for the silver bullet...We are looking for silver buckshot" - or a variety of old and new energy sources.
What's the Driving Force Behind the Price You Pay at the Pump?
Why isn't more being done to ease your pain at the pump? The answer: politics.
Can Hoosiers Handle a Gas Tax Hike?
Hoosiers already feel more pain at the pump because drivers pay about 62 cents in state and federal taxes for every gallon of gas they buy, compared to the national average which is only 49 cents. But will Hoosiers buy more fuel efficient cars or could they afford one more dollar? And what can help alleviate this pain at the pump?
Keystone XL Pipeline Video
Learn more about the value of the Keystone XL Pipeline and how to submit Public Comments to the State Department to move the approval process forward!
Indiana Senate passes oil sands resolution
Members of the Indiana Senate this week passed a resolution encouraging the U.S. to import more oil from Canada instead of the Middle East.
Canadian Oil to the U.S. Rescue
We should not ignore the multitude of reasons to build the Keystone XL pipeline - above and beyond the impact to American jobs and the economy: Canadian oil we need in the United States being diverted to other parts of the world; a pipeline that is a more environmentally sound way to transport oil; high oil prices; turmoil in the Middle East - and yes - there are the tens of thousands of jobs and millions in revenue.
Can We Do Without the Mideast?
Imagine a foreign policy version of the movie "Groundhog Day," with Bill Murray playing the president of the United States. The alarm clock rings. Political mayhem is again shaking the Middle East, crude oil and gasoline prices are climbing, and an economic recovery is under threat. Is this what we are facing once again?
Our view: Allow Keystone oil pipeline expansion
USA Today's OpEd sends the clearest message about the Keystone XL Pipeline in in the last sentence: "And here's something else to consider: If the U.S. blocks the pipeline, Canadian developers have made it clear they'll be glad to build west instead of south -- and sell oil from the West Coast to China."
