[primeval patriot]

Link for the rest of the article.

[RadioAstronomer]

Much of the domestic exploration and production industry is “just gone,”

So are many of our refineries. Sigh.

[lucysmom]

One reason domestic exploration and production companies are attracted to Chinese crews is the background of the drillers, Croyle said.

“In China, drilling is a lifetime profession,” he said.

...Many crews stay together their entire careers, he said.

“These people know what they’re doing,” Croyle said. “It’s all about the crews.”

Clearly fault lies with job-hopping American workers.