What’s Holding Back USA from Achieving Energy Independence? Hydraulic Fracturing | Industrywide Issues | Regulation February 18, 2013February 18, 2013 Is American energy independence—because of the shale energy revolution—really possible? Or is it a pipedream? Breitling Oil & Gas CEO Chris Faulkner says indeed it is possible for America to become energy independent by 2020, but… Please Login to view this content. (Not a member? Join Today!) Related