Restoring American Energy Dominance Starts in South Dakota
by Mike Karbo
President Trump has been clear since the first day of his campaign that he intends to lead the charge to restore American energy leadership. Delivering on that promise requires us to start building, especially in South Dakota, given the critical role South Dakota energy plays both in our state and across the country.
To continue to deliver on ever-increasing demand, South Dakota needs to build more infrastructure. Infrastructure is essential to protecting American energy independence, and it enables a future where our nation’s oil, natural gas, and other liquid fuels power the world.
This future is actually a return to something we know works well. During the president’s first term, the U.S. became the world’s top energy producer through efforts to prioritize American energy independence that cut red tape, approved infrastructure projects like pipelines, and gave American workers the freedom to build.
Now those efforts are back in action. But to continue to build on this momentum, we need to prioritize physical projects that safely transport gas and liquids. Pipelines are one of the most efficient and environmentally friendly ways to do so.
The silent majority of South Dakotans understand what’s at stake. With foreign rivals like China and Russia locking up critical minerals and industries in the battle for the edge on energy, we can’t afford to give up or slow down, especially when our farmers, truckers, and manufacturers are all depending on reliable energy to do their jobs and keep our economy running. When energy stops moving, so does everything else.
To truly compete, we need to be honest about what the modern energy landscape looks like. That includes being open to new options and tools to help meet the demand for energy while staying ahead. One of those tools is carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS).
CCUS is a crucial part of ensuring American energy security and is vital to advancing American energy leadership. Like other infrastructure, CCUS can bring enormous benefits to nearby communities, often far greater than even the publicly announced investments. Infrastructure enables economic activity and can generate income for local businesses and create well-paying jobs.
This type of technology has been safely used for decades in oil and gas applications, and it is even more vital to support the fuels we need to stay competitive today. CCUS is a practical step toward empowering American energy and keeping our nation moving forward.
Just as roads, rail, grain elevators, and other infrastructure helped turn South Dakota into an agricultural powerhouse, CCUS is part of the next generation of projects that can strengthen the economy and protect critical industries.
South Dakota is well-positioned to succeed, and the time to start building is now. Let’s get back to doing what we know works. The president’s agenda, American energy security, and South Dakota’s economic future depend on it.
“During the president’s first term, the U.S. became the world’s top energy producer through efforts to prioritize American energy independence that cut red tape, approved infrastructure projects like pipelines, and gave American workers the freedom to build”
What? We had some of the highest number of domestic producer bankruptcies under Trump. Well over 100 domestic producers went under. We didnt reach record production until late into Bidens term. Trump didnt do much for the oil industry the first time around and he is doing very little this time. The only reason oil got down to $2 a gallon was because of covid and the Russian and opec price war. Oil is up under his 2nd term and it still isnt high enough for producers to start drilling and turn on the tap. Oil is a global commodity and domestic producers arent going to produce at a loss unless you plan on rationalizing the industry or subsidizing it even more than it is. I dont disagree that carbon is going to get huge but this article attempts to align topics dishonestly and it doesn’t have its history very accurate.
Well said.
Agreed with problems cited.
Ok, now that our Legislature has made it possible for land owners to say “no thank-you”, what are they doing for the land owners that had said or want to say “yes, please?” Or are they only “private property champions” when it suits their agendas.
Build it but dont use eminent domain.
Dumbest post of the day.
Most fascist response of the day, so you want the ability of one rich corporation to be able to steal your land, got it…..