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Breakthrough Nears on Tapping Offshore Energy Supply

National Journal -- In a season of political gridlock, a breakthrough could be near on legislation to promote energy production off the nation’s coastlines.

A bipartisan energy bill now being crafted in the Senate could hit a sweet spot between expanding offshore oil and gas drilling, which many Republicans want, and creating incentives for new offshore wind and tidal power, which many Democrats want. It could also create a new source of revenue for the nation’s 24 coastal states—a tempting prospect for many cash-strapped state governments.

The Murkowski-Landrieu-Wyden bill has the potential break that logjam—and to allow both Democrats and Republicans to actually claim that they are moving an “all-of-the-above” energy bill. Both sides spent 2012 touting that energy slogan on the campaign trail.

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Submitted Feb 06, 2013 By: bar1035

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,650 Points:1,612,445 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 6:26:28 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse We need to make sure we have pipelines going from the Gulf Coast refineries to the Eastern Seaboard and there'd be a lot more fuel available in the US.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,650 Points:1,612,445 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2013 5:04:12 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse We'll see. Let's hope we can find more alternatives.
gravityhurts Champion Author North Carolina Posts:4,103 Points:940,205 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 7:59:49 AM Ignore gravityhurts Report Abuse Alright.
TC5504 All-Star Author West Virginia Posts:952 Points:196,875 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 7:56:07 AM Ignore TC5504 Report Abuse Ok.
gas_too_high Champion Author Columbus Posts:11,554 Points:1,935,390 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 6:11:22 AM Ignore gas_too_high Report Abuse Sounds like a good idea, which no doubt means that Obama will oppose and veto it. GTH
afghaned Champion Author Hamilton Posts:11,833 Points:1,288,310 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 2:55:09 AM Ignore afghaned Report Abuse I'll believe it when it happens. Too many back door deals needed for this type of deal.
Settjec Champion Author Little Rock Posts:1,994 Points:690,670 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 1:45:29 AM Ignore Settjec Report Abuse OK, when?????
Ahking Champion Author Orange County Posts:3,517 Points:605,400 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 1:15:18 AM Ignore Ahking Report Abuse By breakthrough, I was hoping for the scientifc type.
kgbellman Champion Author Ann Arbor Posts:2,728 Points:734,765 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 1:09:07 AM Ignore kgbellman Report Abuse Great that offshore activity might be getting on track again, but we need to keep investing in alt fuels
stealthvan Sophomore Author Seattle Posts:153 Points:268,210 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 12:59:41 AM Ignore stealthvan Report Abuse Hard to believe we could have bi-partisan support for the same bill, but I guess it could happen. We definitely need to explore options like this so we can reduce our dependency on foreign oil!
Bill100 Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:41,514 Points:1,165,020 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 12:55:40 AM Ignore Bill100 Report Abuse A breakthrough from government? Seriously?
gmcgas Champion Author Atlanta Posts:5,968 Points:1,716,345 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 12:54:10 AM Ignore gmcgas Report Abuse at these price, i'm sure they want to.
arinkrat17 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:6,304 Points:1,334,400 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 12:53:28 AM Ignore arinkrat17 Report Abuse Ok safety 1st
jrsva Champion Author Virginia Posts:9,866 Points:1,615,135 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 12:51:08 AM Ignore jrsva Report Abuse “Let's hope they don't destroy our coasts in the process.” Faint hope. If this sort of legislation is enacted it’s Katy bar the door. There will be wind turbines and drill rigs sprouting up everywhere. At least the turbines are only an eyesore. They offer little potential to damage the coast itself or pollute the water.
REVLAW Champion Author San Antonio Posts:10,445 Points:2,009,195 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 12:50:31 AM Ignore REVLAW Report Abuse Capturing the energy of "tidal power" is an interesting concept that should yield benefit.
jorod55 Champion Author California Posts:1,485 Points:433,675 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 12:44:51 AM Ignore jorod55 Report Abuse The only thing they will work together at is getting all your money.
BobD2009 Champion Author Long Island Posts:7,004 Points:1,242,710 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 12:36:06 AM Ignore BobD2009 Report Abuse Good news, drill baby drill,
PetroScopper Champion Author Houston Posts:6,634 Points:1,552,840 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 12:34:57 AM Ignore PetroScopper Report Abuse I think they should proceed with caution with all of these off shore wells. We have had too many "close calls" or just outright nasty accidents- there has got to be a better way!
singlemom27 Champion Author Ventura Posts:3,123 Points:642,135 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 12:32:31 AM Ignore singlemom27 Report Abuse Let's hope they don't destroy our coasts in the process.
SteveSeattle All-Star Author Seattle Posts:549 Points:172,160 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 12:25:45 AM Ignore SteveSeattle Report Abuse ok
sehonda Champion Author Honolulu Posts:2,048 Points:917,960 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 12:24:31 AM Ignore sehonda Report Abuse not for the next 4 years
Topless2012 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,442 Points:483,765 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 12:23:12 AM Ignore Topless2012 Report Abuse Show us dont just talk.
mrreferee Champion Author Savannah Posts:1,346 Points:559,580 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 12:22:28 AM Ignore mrreferee Report Abuse i aam not a fan of this....
Ray_10589 Champion Author New York Posts:4,961 Points:1,185,910 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 12:20:46 AM Ignore Ray_10589 Report Abuse let's hope the gov't does not get in the way
Ready Eddie Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:5,791 Points:1,346,670 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 12:19:23 AM Ignore Ready Eddie Report Abuse Breakthrough Nears, now that means they are hoping.
rd2000 Champion Author Florida Posts:3,587 Points:689,920 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 12:19:22 AM Ignore rd2000 Report Abuse about time
Pmgr Veteran Author San Antonio Posts:484 Points:129,455 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 12:17:30 AM Ignore Pmgr Report Abuse good
DrivingFool2 Champion Author Appleton Posts:8,602 Points:1,608,040 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 12:17:14 AM Ignore DrivingFool2 Report Abuse Obviously, a made up story, especially the part about congress working together
AskMeLater Champion Author Amarillo Posts:1,999 Points:580,595 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 12:14:30 AM Ignore AskMeLater Report Abuse Let's do this! <-----------------------
Mowerman08 Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,770 Points:1,219,945 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 12:14:16 AM Ignore Mowerman08 Report Abuse It won't happen on the East coast or off California!
musicreporter All-Star Author San Antonio Posts:626 Points:136,240 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 12:12:57 AM Ignore musicreporter Report Abuse good
TBONE3 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:8,761 Points:1,979,575 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 12:12:54 AM Ignore TBONE3 Report Abuse I'm with you TIGERPAW46!!!!
bobdec Champion Author Miami Posts:8,979 Points:1,772,745 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 12:12:01 AM Ignore bobdec Report Abuse I doubt it
defiancegasman Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,080 Points:1,323,260 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 12:11:48 AM Ignore defiancegasman Report Abuse We need to work on ALL SOURCES OF ENERGY to help reduce the cost for EVERYONE!!! Just surprised to see Washington working together on it. BONER must not of heard about it yet.
DirtDauber Champion Author San Antonio Posts:6,796 Points:1,630,385 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 12:10:51 AM Ignore DirtDauber Report Abuse Mostly economics.
TIGERPAW46 Champion Author Florida Posts:7,141 Points:1,358,605 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 12:08:27 AM Ignore TIGERPAW46 Report Abuse I believe some day we will find the offshore windmills are causing a lot more problems than the Gov. Thinks. Just like Ethanol has. however I'm not in favor of any more Deep water oil wells. I still believe the Shale oil is safer than offshore wells, If done correctly, in the right locations & with proper disposal of waste.
probedude2 Champion Author Akron Posts:12,568 Points:2,383,130 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 12:07:57 AM Ignore probedude2 Report Abuse The liberals will never allow it
2005Retired Champion Author Arkansas Posts:11,846 Points:2,068,470 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 12:06:32 AM Ignore 2005Retired Report Abuse don't hold your breath hoping
badharley Champion Author Tampa Posts:1,040 Points:743,235 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 12:06:15 AM Ignore badharley Report Abuse Try more solar power.
seahawks Champion Author Washington Posts:3,232 Points:1,964,720 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 12:01:57 AM Ignore seahawks Report Abuse let's keep on drilling!!!
Matt G Champion Author Boston Posts:4,543 Points:2,775,865 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Feb 6, 2013 11:59:27 PM Ignore Matt G Report Abuse I can only hope so
vulcan96 Champion Author Ohio Posts:26,940 Points:3,106,600 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Feb 6, 2013 11:58:25 PM Ignore vulcan96 Report Abuse go for it...
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WIWalt Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:1,741 Points:418,470 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Feb 6, 2013 11:53:11 PM Ignore WIWalt Report Abuse Almost Unbelievable.
Zonk Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,496 Points:2,104,940 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Feb 6, 2013 11:53:10 PM Ignore Zonk Report Abuse Too many riders in the Bill.
Tigercat88 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,212 Points:619,790 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Feb 6, 2013 11:51:03 PM Ignore Tigercat88 Report Abuse Only time will tell.
TC5504 All-Star Author West Virginia Posts:952 Points:196,875 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Feb 6, 2013 11:47:15 PM Ignore TC5504 Report Abuse Unbelievable.
VetteFan Champion Author Indiana Posts:9,754 Points:2,031,405 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Feb 6, 2013 11:47:01 PM Ignore VetteFan Report Abuse Let's hope that isn't an unfortunate turn of a phrase. A break through could send millions of gallons of crude into the Gulf again.
TxMtb Champion Author Ohio Posts:1,550 Points:346,880 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Feb 6, 2013 11:43:50 PM Ignore TxMtb Report Abuse Scary that they would actually get together on something that appears good all around.
Gary9696 Champion Author Detroit Posts:1,129 Points:231,680 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Feb 6, 2013 11:38:21 PM Ignore Gary9696 Report Abuse Let's use wave energy near the shore lines to power our homes, and businesses instead.