[thackney]

Good location is a function of price.

More locations is more competition and lower prices for locations.

Do you really believe it would have no effect if all this was opened up for exploration and production?

[Sherman Logan]

Your map is out of date.

Eastern seaboard was recently opened up for exploration.

http://www.nola.com/environment/index.ssf/2014/07/obama_opens_eastern_seaboard_t.html