Erroeneous title.
We are not “energy independent” due to “shale” or anything else. We are importing the energy equivelant of about 10 million barrels a day, or close to 20% of U.S. consumption. Yes, that represents imports at less of a % than in the past. But consumption has also gone up about 880 million barrles a year since 2014, and with a growing economy likely to grow more. The question - as to “energy independence” is not can we get even more from domestic production, but can domestic production grow to exceed domestic consumption. THAT is the development to which we can claim “energy independence”.
Nothing wrong with the article’s sentiemnts. It is simply EMPTY of data and facts showing exactly what the U.S. oil production and consumption picture really is.
I’ll contact the author and DEMAND he correct this grievous error right away. :-) But, thanks for the info in any case. Pretty sure most FReepers know we are NOT “EI”.