Comment by nradov

California has chosen to be dependent on foreign oil for political reasons. There's still quite a bit under our feet but we hypocritically block the extraction industry from expanding here while continuing to consume.

It's certainly feasible to build a crude oil pipeline from Texas, but the local refineries don't necessarily want it. They prefer the flexibility that comes from getting supplies by ships and trains, even though pipelines have a much lower risk of major spills or fires.

https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/news/state/2013/05/31/ki...