The elephant of all elephants – history & geology of Saudi Arabia’s Ghawar Field
Among the many prolific oil fields in the Middle East, the giant Ghawar field in Saudi Arabia stands out as the crown jewel.
Conoco deals ANWR drilling a blow
ConocoPhillips’ decision to bow out of a lobbying group focused on opening up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to drilling means that two of the largest operators on Alaska’s North Slope are no longer actively advocating exploration in the refuge.
Peak Oil?
Long discussion of oil fundamentals, particularly the complexity & dynamics of markets, followed by superficial look at likelihood of production peak and potential of alternatives.
Gas rush: with shortages looming, Alaska firms seek new deposits
Clifford, 49, is an oil man, one in a growing stable of risk takers hunting new supplies of natural gas around Cook Inlet. They’re drawn by a big surge in gas prices, plus forecasts of a looming shortage for gas-addicted Southcentral Alaska.
Saudi supply demanding attention
When OPEC kingpin Saudi Arabia recently announced a production increase, there was scant mention the increase was mostly in the form of low quality crude rather than sweet.
How to succeed in history: Societies don’t die by accident – they commit ecological suicide
Why did once flourishing societies collapse and disappear? Jared Diamond, a Pulitzer Prize-winning geographer at UCLA, has spent much of his career wrestling with this profound question.
Slow food: The lefties who believe in pleasure
You don’t have to be miserable to oppose globalisation and care about the environment. You can eat the tastiest food and drink the finest wine – as an essential part of your mission. William Skidelsky reports
Power From the Oceans
Wind energy industries are growing, and as we look for alternative power sources, the growth potential is through the roof. Two industry watchers take a look at generating energy from wind and wave action and the potential to alter the energy landscape.
National Security to Lead Renewable Energy Deployment
And the one mantra rising above the conference chatter that might create enough political muscle to kick-off that shift [to renewables] can be summed up in two words: National Security.
Hostage to oil
World supply is so precious that more price spikes are inevitable …”The first message American consumers need to hear,” says A. G. Edwards’s O’Grady, “[is] if you think the price of oil and gasoline has been volatile, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet.” (Excellent article)
Taking a peak
Concern over world’s oil supply fuels discussion over alternatives, technology
US: Firewood gaining popularity over heating oil
Higher heating oil prices in the US are encouraging consumers to turn to back to firewood.
