Peak Oil Review – July 2, 2007
An executive summary of weekly news from a peak oil perspective.
Fossil Fuels
BP's recent production data, and a different view of future world oil production trends
The chart using the BP world oil production data effectively separates the peaked producers from those who are increasing, and those who may still increase or at least hold steady for awhile. This article add a few thoughts on likely future production trends.
Transport – Jul 2
South Africas arterial meltdown feeds rail push
Irish Rail joins the dots
Public transport vital for Cuba’s development
Palace freezes fare hike directive
Coal – July 2
Coal divides corporations (coal companies strike back)
Coal for power generation in Gulf states
NZ Greens challenge coal mine prospectus
Botswana showcases coal prospects
Peak Oil – Jul 2
20 Burning Questions
Practical responses to peak oil
Researchers warn of transport poverty
Irans oil restrictions a warning for Australia
ODAC news
The Message Behind the APIs Energy IQ Quiz
The American Petroleum Institute have funded a survey that reportedly shows a “fundamental lack of knowledge regarding energy demand and supplies”. Closer inspection suggests a distinct agenda behind the obvious flaws in the APIs twenty questions.
What's up with gas prices?
I’ve been thinking about energy, trying to make sense of energy trends and energy appetites and the main conclusion I’ve reached is that energy is an IQ test that we Americans tend to fail.
Unrealized benefits of transport electrification are within reach
Disruptive high power battery technology is going into production in California. Moving transport combustion from the street to the power plant cuts oil utilization in half and reduces both “fuel” cost and emissions by two thirds.
Peak Oil Overview – June 2007
Clear explanation of peak oil from “Gail the Actuary.”
Oil producers – June 30
Venezuelan oil
Exeunt Exxon and Conoco
Big oil and big media v. Hugo Chavez
Mexico’s Calderon sees oil exports falling
Official U.S. report on Iraq oil legislation
Peak oil – June 30
ConocoPhillips sees some strains in the system
End Of Suburbia interview
The end of the world (as we know it)
Biofuel pioneer: Addressing the oil crisis
ASPO-USA: The peak oil tango
Peak market economics
The Gulf of Despair?
It’s time to revisit the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) with a focus on reality, not hyperbole.
