From Forbes March 05, 2018 Ryan Kellogg Harris Public Policy Professor Ryan Kellogg Harris Public Policy Professor Ryan Kellogg authored an article in Forbes discussing what effects the record U.S. shale oil production, which spiked in November 2017, has – and doesn't have – for energy independence. "Energy independence has been a U.S. energy policy unicorn ever since the oil crises of the 1970s," Kellogg wrote. "However, true energy independence is not economically feasible or even desirable, owing to the globalization of crude oil markets. The U.S. shale surge does have economic and policy payoffs for the United States. But energy independence is not one of them." Full coverage available at Forbes. Upcoming Events More events Masterclass with Lesley Turner Mon., January 26, 2026 | 9:00 AM A Fireside Chat with Amir Jina and Mark Templeton Tue., January 27, 2026 | 5:30 PM East Bank Club 500 N Kingsbury Street Chicago, IL 60654 United States Harris Campus Visit Thu., January 29, 2026 | 9:30 AM 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States