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Examining reserve numbers from Qatar underscores some of the problems in assessing the worlds proved oil stocks. Qatar could take a step toward resolving this uncertainty by allowing an independent audit of their reserves numbers.
Cyclone Gonu: TOD post-mortem
OPEC: Drive on biofuels risks oil price surge
The Iraqi war against labor
Thomas Friedman: Our green bubble
California standards could crimp Alberta tar sands boom
Pelosi scuttles Dems plan that would have blocked greenhouse limits
California leads energy efficiency
Calif. sees sprawl as warming culprit
Inland Empire 25-year growth targeted
Chris Skrebowski on spare global petroleum capacity
Cyclone Gonu Thread 3
ODAC News
In a speech to the South Australian State Parliament, MP Chloe Fox said: “I urge people to please go on the internet, go to Google, type in the words ‘peak oil theory’, and if you read what I have read, you will not be able to sleep at night.”
Although very high U.S. gasoline prices should, in theory, allow us to outbid others for cargos of gasoline, there are many possibilities for disruptions to gasoline imports before the summer is over. Any piece of bad news is likely to lead to higher prices very quickly.
Thousands flee as cyclone closes on Persian Gulf
TOD covers Cyclone Gonu (Day 2)
Inconvenient truths for financial planners
Aleklett: Severe climate change unlikely before we run out of fossil fuel
In brave new world of oil producers, “partnerships” is the key word
African oil dreams
Turkish minister vows to implement gas project bypassing Russia
TOD on gasoline prices- Immediate causes
Energy execs see oil in $60-80 range for 5 yrs
Riled by the cost of gas? Just wait for the royalty review report
GAO: U.S. gives oil firms good deals
Update on The Oil Depletion Protocol: A Plan to Avert Oil Wars, Terrorism and Economic Collapse. Recent developments have been both encouraging and discouraging.
Argentina’s need for natural gas has resulted in supply shortages in Chile. Chile’s investments in its natural gas infrastructure will force it to search for other sources of natural gas, domestic or foreign.
How to hedge your family’s oil consumption: A practical guide
Managing your risks essential for peace of mind
