Monthly Archives: November 2010

The tragic Deepwater Horizon accident in the Gulf of Mexico has resulted in California Governor Schwarzenegger’s withdrawal of his support for limited offshore oil development near Santa Barbara. WSPA has not taken a position on specific offshore projects.  But we … Continue reading →

We are encouraged by the Obama administration’s recent announcement that it plans to open new offshore areas to oil and natural gas development.  This decision recognizes the need to continue developing the conventional oil and gas energy sources available to … Continue reading →

During his State of the Union address, President Obama offered a brief vision of a comprehensive energy policy.  There are elements of that vision we share with our President and that we encourage state and federal lawmakers and regulators to … Continue reading →

Hundreds of petroleum industry workers came to Sacramento recently to show state legislators the real impacts of a proposed 12.5 percent severance tax on oil and natural gas produced in California – lost jobs, lower revenues to fund local services … Continue reading →

In addition to providing dependable energy for consumers and businesses, the petroleum industry in the western United States also is a major contributor to the region’s economic vitality. The petroleum industry is responsible for more than 500,000 jobs in California, … Continue reading →

Recent proposals to resolve California’s approximately $24 billion budget shortfall once again include a nearly 10 percent tax on oil produced in the state.  Similar proposals have previously been rejected by the governor, past legislatures and the voters.  It is … Continue reading →

That’s why it’s important, even in difficult economic times like these, that we look to the future and make sure we’re doing all we can to ensure a stable and affordable supply of energy for consumers. Continue reading →

California has embarked on an ambitious plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020.  Eventually, this program is going to impact all Californians in multiple ways. One of the key elements of this completely novel government program … Continue reading →