Bloomberg Surveillance Bloomberg Surveillance TV: December 5th, 2025
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Dec 5, 2025 
Doug Burgum, U.S. Secretary of the Interior and former governor of North Dakota, dives into the intersection of U.S. energy policy and national security, explaining how AI-driven electricity demand reshapes the landscape. He discusses innovations in oil drilling that enhance efficiency even at lower prices. Constance Hunter, Chief Economist at the Economist Intelligence Unit, weighs in on the Federal Reserve's policies, inflation risks, and how Kevin Hassett's influence could impact future economic strategies amid a landscape of cautious consumer behavior.
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Energy Dominance As A Strategic Priority
- The U.S. aims for 'energy dominance' to supply allies and reduce their reliance on adversaries.
- Increased electricity demand from AI makes domestic energy supply a strategic priority.
Regulation Cuts Lower Producer Costs
- Burgum argues cutting regulatory red tape effectively lowers production costs for oil and gas.
- He credits industry innovation and longer horizontal laterals for rising productivity.
Infrastructure Shapes Local Energy Prices
- Burgum says regional infrastructure constraints create wildly different gas and refined product prices across states.
- He warns states blocking pipelines will face higher import dependence and consumer prices.