I agree--the guy uses quite a number of globalistic mumbo-jumbo talking points. Nevertheless, the essay is still interesting as it reflects the potential to break the oil dependency on Islamic Terror Financing Middle East.
Don't forget that there is a significant Muslim presence in Africa.
Of course, I'd rather see America developing actively it's own natural resources then relying on anybody else, but Africa is a possible alternative to Middle Eastern Islamist sheikhs can be sound alternative (depending on the specific region of Africa of course).