Peak oil on the agenda: Notes from the Australian Institute of Energy annual forum
ASPO-Australia member James Ward reports that peak oil is reaching acceptance amongst many of Australia’s business and government elites.
Fossil Fuels
Oilsands activity threatens water supply: study
A new study states that the water supply required for Canadian Oil sands production is unsustainable. Environmental damages related to bitumen production could eventually affect an area the size of England.
Russia – Nov 11
Confidence in Russian deliveries of energy /
Winter energy crunch looming for Russia
Peak oil – Nov 11
The interesting demographics of peakoil.com /
Peak oil activism that denies petrcocollapse
N. America energy policy – Nov 10
Lessons for U.S. from Russia and China /
‘Energy independence’ on Bush agenda /
Environment policy change in new House /
An acceleration toward alternative fuels? /
Door open for shift in energy policy /
Alberta’s Dinning calls nuclear power oilsands option
An assessment of world oil exports
ASPO-Portugal has developed a draft assessment of World Oil Exports, here defined has the total amount of liquid hydrocarbons that are surpluses in producing countries. This assessment is made by projecting into the future fixed change rates that reflect current trends in liquids production and consumption in countries where presently the difference between the two is positive. The outcome of this assessment is worrisome.
Peak oil – Nov 9
ASPO-USA conference presentations online /
Our natural gas treadmill (ASPO talk) /
EB interviewed about recent energy stories /
Sad news from Michael Ruppert and FTW /
Ruppert: Evolution – a matter of community
Review: The Oil Depletion by Richard Heinberg
The power of the Protocol is that it fosters a sense of co-operation, and offers a tool whereby this transition can be pursued in a climate of stable energy prices and peaceful mutual support.
Exxon & peak oil
Why should we really care if Exxon runs around making speeches and buying newspaper ads proclaiming there is plenty of oil left? Other oil companies are doing the same though not quite as stridently, while a few are becoming much more cautious. Well, here is the problem.
Let’s speak about energy (and a gas tax) now
Limiting fuel consumption is a matter of national security. Taxing such consumption – in increasing amounts over time – is a simple signal that this national security issue is taken seriously and that everyone is involved.
It’s the patriotic thing to do
Gov’t, industry on peak oil – Nov 9
Shell president on new fuels, energy security /
How Chevron spins black gold /
Energy Tribune Speaks with Guy Caruso (U.S. Dept of Energy)
U.K. energy policy – Nov 8
UK ‘failed to save gas reserves’ /
Energy minister: Era of cheap energy over /
Carbon trading may need new emissions targets to go global
