Trump deems domestic energy production essential to national defence

8 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 7

The designation covers petroleum production, refining and logistics, plus coal, gas transmission, supply chains and energy infrastructure, amid disruption to oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
It enables government purchases of key technologies and other measures to encourage exploration, development and mining, as the administration argues stronger US output will bolster security and ease pressure on families.
The move builds on earlier efforts to expand drilling and leasing, including in Alaska, while supporters say it could cut reliance on foreign suppliers and support projects such as the Alaska LNG pipeline.

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