Now they're part of a broad debate around the potential for American energy self-sufficiency or, in the words of U.S. President Donald Trump, a new "energy dominance." "Energy security is a road map to economic prosperity," says U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry. Development of natural gas and natural gas liquids continues to sky-rocket, driving up exports and growth of the American petrochemical industry. (Rod Nickel/Reuters)In the political realm, this has touched off enthusiastic discussion of energy security and self-sufficiency. For Sands, there may be an opportunity for Canada to be part of a wider, North American energy dominance.

Source: CBC News March 17, 2018 07:52 UTC