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Oil, Climate, Agriculture and Learning to Love Limits
(Note: Commentaries do not necessarily represent the position of ASPO-USA.) “New technology is almost as alluring as sex. Once humans have experienced any invention that eases physical effort, they will not give it up. That is the behavioral characteristic that may destroy us as a species. Curiously, only in sports do we agree to eschew technological advances, making rules, for example, to limit
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Saudi Arabia – Headed for a Downfall?
(Note: Commentaries do not necessarily represent the position of ASPO-USA.) Saudi Arabia recently announced that it had halted a $100 billion oil production expansion plan to raise capacity to 15 million barrels a day by 2020. At this point, the country claims to have capacity of 12 million
Daniel Yergin Massively Reduced His Energy Estimates
(Note: This commentary originally appeared on the Energy Bulletin) If one can’t rely on Daniel Yergin for soothing reassurances about the state of the global oil market, who you gonna call? Daniel Yergin and his associates at Cambridge Energy
Wind Energy Realities
(Note: Commentaries do not necessarily represent the position of ASPO-USA.) Reasons for interest in electric power generation from wind are multifold. First, wind is a renewable energy source. It is not likely to deplete over time, which is not the case for oil, coal, and natural gas. Second, wind electric power generators
The 2011 ASPO-USA Conference: Truth in Energy, Truth in Community, by Alice Oldfather
(Note: Commentaries do not necessarily represent the position of ASPO-USA.) The 2011 ASPO-USA Conference, held in Washington, DC November 2-5, in the shadow of the U.S. Capitol, attracted more than 300 participants from many walks of life. These attendees were brought together, presumably, by a belief that we are entering an
Americans Deserve the Truth about Potential Oil Crisis
By Jim Baldauf and Jan Lars Mueller 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
Oil and the Economy by Chris Martenson
(Note: Commentaries do not necessarily represent the position of ASPO-USA.) 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.
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
Weak World GDP Growth & “Peak Oil”
(Note: Commentaries do not necessarily represent the position of ASPO-USA.) As we previously forecast, the decline in world oil production is likely to occur in the next 1-4 years, a year having passed since
Three Strikes and You Are Out?
(Note: Commentaries do not necessarily represent the position of ASPO-USA.) Daniel Yergin’s 2004 and 2005 Predictions for Oil Prices, Production and Exports – Three Strikes and You Are Out? Daniel Yergin, whom the media have consistently designated as one of the world’s premier experts on energy matters–and who has a consistent track record of predicting higher oil production levels–has
