“But on the other hand what is so wrong with using what we got and finding more”
HQ, it would be fine if it worked in practice. However, in practice the “finding more” part is getting sidelined, as it a) costs money and b) is not necessary just right now (as in, in this instant). That is why it should be focused on more - it might not be that important today, but we should have it done by tomorrow.
Besides, there’s always the matter of, if all else fails, having reserves. This oil is not going anywhere - why not keep it for when it is more important, like if global reserves go critical and there is no immediate solution?
“But on the other hand what is so wrong with using what we got and finding more”
HQ, it would be fine if it worked in practice. However, in practice the “finding more” part is getting sidelined, as it a) costs money and b) is not necessary just right now (as in, in this instant). That is why it should be focused on more - it might not be that important today, but we should have it done by tomorrow.
Besides, there’s always the matter of, if all else fails, having reserves. This oil is not going anywhere - why not keep it for when it is more important, like if global reserves go critical and there is no immediate solution?