What nations does America import the most oil from?

[HankReardon]

I have been searching for a percentage breakdown on what nations import oil to the United States. I would really appreciate some help on this. As of now I am thinking most of America's imported oil comes from Venezuela, Mexico and Canada, but I need to see solid data on this. Thanks.

[MangoCrazy]

True, but it is still "titled" from the originating country because of the extreme variation in composition. Refiners need to know their source prior to "cracking" in order to maximize life of the catalyst. It is not like water. Canada leads and has had the lead for the last several years according to the DOE web site.

[imintrouble]

Thanks for all the information and I have a question.

Isn't the Alberta Oil - Sour Crude and expensive to refine?

Isn't this the lower end of quality oil?

I think Saudi Arabia or Venezuelan is the best quality for our purposes, therefore the total bbs imported should be broken down into types rather than grouped together as if they are the same.

Opinion only and would appreciate knowing answer.

[albertabound]

Read link on post #2

[dufekin]

This graph illustrates the real travesty.

I think these are comparable or correct. It's a bit confusing.

[imintrouble]

Hi alberta bound - Thanks for the response.

I used the Alberta Oil Sands once in a discussion and was slapped down by Candians saying it wasn't worth the mining for import production... that being just last year.

That is why I asked the question, and I did read the article in post #2 - which gives me much hope again and the possibility the last Canadian I discussed this with didn't know his subject.

I have trepidation however that we will be beholden to Canada for anything these days (my opinion only again), because of the ill will being displayed and loudly voiced by Canadians for the people of the United States (you and a few being the lovely exceptions of course!).

I still think the U.S. should have other suppliers than Canada which to me seems "shakey" at best in trade relations. (my opinion only again).

My last opinion which I'll throw in for two cents is:
I wish as much exploration, research and development could be done on alternative fuel sources than fossil and to hell with the oil and where it comes from.

Surely manking can devise some other form of viable human transportation to keep us moving at our rapid pace.

[albertabound]

Billions have been committed and millions are being expended in the expansion of oil sands extraction. Much of the funding and most of the production is fron U.S. based companies. This is another example of how integrated our economies are. It is just good business and business prevails over political posturing.

Canadians do not hate the U.S. Many ( mostly Quebecers) do not agree with U.S. unilateral action in Iraq, (as do many Americans) and the actions of a few Quebecers and the silly words of a few politicians do not represent the Nation. For most of us, it would be like slapping your brother.

Trade between Canada and the U.S amounts to over $500 billion dollars annually, $1.2 billion dollars per day, the largest between any two nations in the world, that does not seem "shakey" to me. Until an alternate source of cheap energy has been developed, Oil and natural gas is required to heat our homes and run our transportation systems. Finally, alternate sources of energy are a good thing, but when they take your money on one hand and export terrorists to blow up your buildings in exchange, Americans might just appreciate and respect Canada and Canadians a bit more than they sometimes show.

[albertabound]

http://www.canadianembassy.org/trade/wltr-en.asp

You might also find this of interest.

[imintrouble]

WOW Alberta - you were the right one to come up with all that data. I had no idea the huge trade going on in terms of dollars.

The U.S. doesn't show respect? I thought it was the other way around and that the U.S. was not well informed about Canada, but I have spend five years monitoring what Canadians think of the U.S. and it is not pretty.

Even on Free Dominion you see that it has shown up there and one poster "Rage" has as a signature "667 Neighbour to the Beast"....

There is another site filled with posters who speak the same language as this person.

I tried to have a discussion with Rage after I calmed down from my reaction to his outrageous behavior, but it really went nowhere.

I thought Canada's major complaint is that they were being "ignored" by the U.S. until I dug a little deeper and discovered such animosity simmering away and being fed by those who would love to cease any relationship with the U.S. at all, I was shocked.

I give up on the pretense of friendship and hope there are more people like you who are interested in maintaining a semblance of comraderie, if not honest friendship. I think our economies would suffer if a split were to happen.

I think it is much too late to recapture friendship however, but perhaps trade - productive and worthwhile trade between the two countries will be enough to keep the borders busy with cooperation rather than shutting each other out.

Anyway, it was good to read those stats...thanks again.

[albertabound]

As far as I am concerned this sort of my d*ck is bigger than your d*ck B.S. and back and forth sniping is not represented by the vast number of us North Americans with family and friends on both sides of the border. All my grandkids are Americans, living in New Jersey, my grandparents moved to Alberta from Colorado, over 50,0000 Americans live here in Calgary. If you seek hard enough, you can find hatred and dissent anywhere. I don't like French-Canadians very much, I wish they would separate, but it does not consume me. I perfer to focus on the issues that unite us and not worry about the few bigots out there that get their jollies from squabbling about so called injustices. The same sentiments apply to my attitude towards Americans, I like them, they are good people and going through a tough time right now. I view it as a clash of conservative versus liberal culture which transcends national boundaries. May of the isssues dividing Canadians are also issues dividing Americans. Canadian politics is now swinging dramatically back to the right and I see our relationship with America now going in the correct direction. Both countries have important elections this year, we must kick the liberals out of office and you must re-elect GWB. Sorry for the long post,but This is important, we share a common Continent and we must both continue to work together for our collective good. The future is bright,lets keep it that way.

[albertabound]

http://www.freedominion.ca/recent.php

Try this link. you will find a host of Canadians and Americans that share my views.

[imintrouble]

Thanks for the "assignment" (kidding) - see you in a week or so haha. I have read some of those posts and will get to the others as I have time.

One branch of my family were in Alberta before there were borders and ran cattle deep south into Montana and Wyoming being gone for months at a time. I still have family in Alberta and the original homestead built in 1823 is still standing, with electricity and "questionable" plumbing...

I haven't visited there but we have some pretty good family jokes about it. We are all scattered over Canada and in the U.S. now, but I grew up in Canada.

Many of us are cousins in culture and that dividing line meant little to me until I came upon an anti-American site which for the first time in my life gave me reason to understand what it is like to be the victim of racism or bigotry. It wasn't a pleasant feeling, but I hung in there and learned a great deal about myself.

Strange how some things work. I even wrote to Rage that I have learned more things about myself in studying people I dislike to find out what makes my react that way.... we learn about love from our families and friends and those who care about us....but there is always another side to our personalities, and rarely do we have an opportunity to study those we could literally hate.

I made it a project for a few years and think I have a new perspective on some things now I lacked before.

I do know what I want for the two great nations, and that is to remain bound together for whatever reasons necessary.
We put European nations to shame with the longevity of friendly relations for such a huge border between us, as 200 years have passed without a shot being fired in hate.

Let's keep it that way please....As you write "we must work together towards the collective good." I agree heartily!

Off to do some reading Alberta!!

[albertabound]

see you later

[albertabound]

By the way, we have lots in common, my Grandad ran horses from Olds Alberta to the U.S. Army in Fort Benton Montana. The border meant little in those days.

[Malsua]

Uhm,

I have a question.

We import oil from the United Kingdom? HUH?

Must be those vast oil reserves under StoneHenge.

I guess I'm out of the loop.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

Must be those vast oil reserves under StoneHenge.

North Sea Oil. All sea drilling IIRC.

[Malsua]

" North Sea Oil. All sea drilling IIRC."

Yeah, I did some looking. That makes sense now. I was simply floored initially since I don't recall Oil every being found in England/Scotland/Wales.

[DefCon]

UNITED KINGDOM
Oil - production: - - - - - - - 2.541 million bbl/day
Oil - consumption: - - - - - - - 1.71 million bbl/day
Oil - exports: - - - - - - - - - 2.205 million bbl/day
Oil - imports: - - - - - - - - - 1.418 million bbl/day
Oil - proved reserves: - - - - - 4.741 billion bbl
Natural gas - production: - - - 105.9 billion cu m
Natural gas - consumption: - - - 92.85 billion cu m
Natural gas - exports: - - - - - 15.75 billion cu m
Natural gas - imports: - - - - - - 2.7 billion cu m
Natural gas - proved reserves: - 714.9 billion cu m

[kanawa]

Any Canadian terrorist on the horizon?

Yes, but we will cease all operations against your nation if you hand over Lazamataz. He is naughty and needs to be punished.

[kanawa]

Well said !! BTTT

[imintrouble]

I have seen developers' films of the construction in that region with the rigs and platforms - what a huge undertaking in those raging waters in the North Sea.

Amazing what man will do in search of fuel. Still it gives me pleasure the little countries are also counted in oil production. They can compete with the huge countries any day.

It is a bit of a stretch however thinking U.K. = Oil isn't it?