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maintenance of a long-term strategy; the use of new technologies compatible with
the environment; and the promotion of American standards of living, integrating
economic, environmental, and energy programs. Based on the above-stated principles, five national energy goals were carved out identifying practical tools and solutions. These objectives considered that the United State should:
1. Upgrade its energy conservation system and promote energy efficiency and
savings.
2. Rebuild its energy infrastructure.
3. Increase the supply of energy.
4. Accelerate the preservation and promotion of the environment.
5. Increase the security of its energy needs. (report 2001:xi–xv)
The report specifically recommended the US president form government agencies charged with overseeing the completion of the BTC and South Caucasus pipelines, and encouraged oil companies to play an active role in the region and to invest
in local energy projects (Bluth 2014:189). The report was open in its acceptance that
the realization of its stated goals would be largely dependent on the strengthening
of international cooperation. US national energy security had depended on providing enough energy to support US growth as well as growth generally. Given the
nature of oil placed within a global market, its national energy security was to be
considered inseparable from global energy issues.
Any potential disturbances in the global supply of energy were identified as a
risk to the American economy and the country’s ability to advance foreign policy
goals. US energy security is dependent on an efficient domestic and international
energy infrastructure supporting all sectors of the supply chain. According to figures
from the time, the United States was—and still remains—the third-largest oil producer in the world, while at the same time a consumer of around 25% of the world’s
supplies. In 2000, close to 55% of US oil was sourced from four countries: Canada
(15%), Saudi Arabia and Venezuela (each 14%), and Mexico (12%). By 2020, it was
predicted that the Persian Gulf would produce 54–67% of the world’s oil for the
foreseeable future, causing in turn, even greater dependence on the region’s supplies
(report 2001:xi–xv).
Therefore, it was considered, the global economy would depend on oil being
supplied to producers in the Gulf, in spite of whatever gains the US made in expanding its own supply in the Western Hemisphere, Africa, and the Caspian region. The
Persian Gulf, as one of the main pillars of US energy security, is therefore vital for
the country. With an estimate, oil producers in the region are destined to remain at
the center of global oil security. The final analysis of the US National Energy Policy
Statement on the Persian Gulf in providing US energy security here emerged as one
of the most significant elements of the US’ National Security Strategy. It was recommended the United States support the development of Caspian oil and gas as a
means of increasing the diversity of its suppliers beyond the Persian Gulf, as well as
strengthen ties with Russia.
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maintenance of a long-term strategy; the use of new technologies compatible with
the environment; and the promotion of American standards of living, integrating
economic, environmental, and energy programs. Based on the above-stated principles, five national energy goals were carved out identifying practical tools and solutions. These objectives considered that the United State should:
1. Upgrade its energy conservation system and promote energy efficiency and
savings.
2. Rebuild its energy infrastructure.
3. Increase the supply of energy.
4. Accelerate the preservation and promotion of the environment.
5. Increase the security of its energy needs. (report 2001:xi–xv)
The report specifically recommended the US president form government agencies charged with overseeing the completion of the BTC and South Caucasus pipelines, and encouraged oil companies to play an active role in the region and to invest
in local energy projects (Bluth 2014:189). The report was open in its acceptance that
the realization of its stated goals would be largely dependent on the strengthening
of international cooperation. US national energy security had depended on providing enough energy to support US growth as well as growth generally. Given the
nature of oil placed within a global market, its national energy security was to be
considered inseparable from global energy issues.
Any potential disturbances in the global supply of energy were identified as a
risk to the American economy and the country’s ability to advance foreign policy
goals. US energy security is dependent on an efficient domestic and international
energy infrastructure supporting all sectors of the supply chain. According to figures
from the time, the United States was—and still remains—the third-largest oil producer in the world, while at the same time a consumer of around 25% of the world’s
supplies. In 2000, close to 55% of US oil was sourced from four countries: Canada
(15%), Saudi Arabia and Venezuela (each 14%), and Mexico (12%). By 2020, it was
predicted that the Persian Gulf would produce 54–67% of the world’s oil for the
foreseeable future, causing in turn, even greater dependence on the region’s supplies
(report 2001:xi–xv).
Therefore, it was considered, the global economy would depend on oil being
supplied to producers in the Gulf, in spite of whatever gains the US made in expanding its own supply in the Western Hemisphere, Africa, and the Caspian region. The
Persian Gulf, as one of the main pillars of US energy security, is therefore vital for
the country. With an estimate, oil producers in the region are destined to remain at
the center of global oil security. The final analysis of the US National Energy Policy
Statement on the Persian Gulf in providing US energy security here emerged as one
of the most significant elements of the US’ National Security Strategy. It was recommended the United States support the development of Caspian oil and gas as a
means of increasing the diversity of its suppliers beyond the Persian Gulf, as well as
strengthen ties with Russia.
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