Chris Skrebowski Peak Oil Update: Timing, Trends, Consequences
Chris Skrebowski, Founding Director, Peak Oil Consulting; Consulting Editor, Petroleum Review, Energy Institute (UK)
Lt. Col. Daniel Davis
“The heart of our request is the formation of a national oil emergency response plan. Continue Reading
Review October 31, 2011
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Americans Deserve the Truth about Potential Oil Crisis
Last week we and other representatives of the Association for the Study of Peak Oil & Gas USA (ASPO-USA) stood on the steps of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to call for “Truth in Energy” concerning one of the most serious threats to our economy, national security, and environment: the prospect of an impending decline in world oil supply. The consequences of this milestone are far-reaching and potentially catastrophic. After a news conference at DOE, we delivered a letter to Energy Secretary Steven Chu summarizing our concerns and requesting answers to specific questions about DOE’s response to this monumental challenge.
ASPO-USA Convenes News Conference at DOE, Presents Letter Calling for "Truth in Energy"
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James D. Hamilton
“Most economists view the economic growth of the last century and a half as being Continue Reading
Review October 24, 2011
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Oil and the Economy by Chris Martenson
By itself, the concept of having to get by on just a little bit less oil each year seems to be manageable enough. Some think that a steadily, or even sharply, rising price will merely reduce demand and promote exploration and that everything will more or less normally work itself out through well understood market mechanisms. Perhaps it will, but I think the odds are stacked against a smooth transition to a future of less net energy.
IEA Chief Economist Fatih Birol
“In the next 10 years, more than 90% of the growth in global oil production Continue Reading
Agenda for the 2011 ASPO-USA Conference
This week, we would like to present our agenda for the 2011 ASPO-USA Conference – Peak Oil, Energy & the Economy to be held November 2-5 (Wednesday – Saturday) in Washington DC.
Wednesday is a pre-conference day featuring visits with Congressional offices and Congressional staff. Thursday will focus on the latest information on oil and energy trends, and analysis of their implications for the economy. Friday will focus on strategies and opportunities to adapt to a new energy and economic reality. Finally, Saturday will focus on interactive roundtable sessions where YOU will have in-depth discussions with speakers and other invited guests.
Review October 17, 2011
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Review October 10, 2011
Download Full PDF 1. Oil and the Global Economy After falling to one-year lows below Continue Reading