#oilgas #energy #oilandgas #LandTechEd Oil and natural gas are our best bet for continued economic recovery

I was reading this opinion piece from The Hill, and I kept thinking, "Yes, this guy/gal gets it!" It was at the bottom of the article, when I saw it was written by Dan Brouilette, the current United States Secretary of Energy.
"No matter where you stand, the truth is that arbitrarily halting oil and natural gas development would do serious harm to our economy, jeopardize America’s post-pandemic recovery, and deny ourselves of a critical innovation engine for cleaner technologies."
"Between 2012 and 2025, the oil and gas industry is projected to support $1.6 trillion in federal and state tax revenue, supporting the maintenance of schools, hospitals and public infrastructure across the country"
"The oil and gas industry is also a critical partner in developing clean and energy-efficient technology. The industry spends more than $4.5 billion annually on research and development, partnering with universities and research labs nationwide."
"Abundant oil and gas production help save American consumers an estimated $203 billion annually, or $2,500 for a family of four."