Why do you think we cannot?
But on the other hand, if we can import and refine cheaper heavy oil at $85/barrel and export our lighter oil at $100/barrel, why would we not?
We already spent the billions of dollars upgrading many refineries to process the heavy cheaper stuff.
Welll ... we CAN ... but if I understand correctly ... the permitting takes a hunnert years and the taxes and the paperwork ... (a little exaggerated ... but that’s MY understanding)