Energy development in the Great Basin

Abstract

The United States, with less than 5 percent of the world’s population, consumes 40 percent of the oil and 23 percent of natural gas annual global production. Fluctuating and rising energy prices can be expected to continue with political instability in producing countries and intensifying supply competition from expanding Asian economies. The United States seeks to increase domestic energy production to maintain energy security and economic stability. The Energy Policy Act (2005) (EPACT) encourages enhanced energy production and energy infrastructure.

Parent Publication

• Collaborative management and research in the Great Basin - examining the issues and developing a framework for action

Citation

Devoe, Nora. 2008. Energy development in the Great Basin. In: Chambers, Jeanne C.; Devoe, Nora; Evenden, Angela, eds. Collaborative management and research in the Great Basin - examining the issues and developing a framework for action. Gen. Tech. Rep. RMRS-GTR-204. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 24-28