Unlimited Oil?
The abiotic origin of oil, is a theory that has yet to see conclusive evidence. It’s known better for it’s lack of evidence against, than evidence for.
Fossil Fuels
UK: Fears of gas shortage in harsh winter
Britain risks running short of gas over the next two winters if the weather were particularly harsh or there were an emergency such as a terrorist attack on an import terminal, according to a House of Lords inquiry.
Oil Edges Up as Norway Situation Escalates
Oil prices edged up on Thursday as Norwegian employers said they would lock out striking workers next week, threatening to shut off almost all oil and gas output from the world’s number three crude exporter.
‘Oil’ author will speak tonight
The 100-year reign of the world’s oil-based economy is nearing its zenith, according to Paul Roberts.
Saudi Arabia: The Politics of Self-Preservation
The high prices have given the Saudi government a long forgotten confidence that the Bush administration would realise that the Saud family was and is the only option for stability in Saudi Arabia and stability in oil prices and that they must be supported no matter what they did or said.
Australia encourages barrier reef oil exploration
Australia has increased tax concessions to encourage oil exploration in the far reaches of the Great Barrier Reef, angering environmentalists who warn an oil spill could destroy the world’s largest living reef system.
Asian Leaders Seek Security for Oil Supplies
Thailand’s foreign minister has called for Asian governments to develop long-term plans to ease energy shortages. Rapidly increasing demand for energy, driven largely by China’s booming economy, has driven prices up, and caused anxiety in a region whose own oil reserves are dwindling.
Thai farmers turn to cattle to raise rice
Overshadowing all else is the rising global cost of oil; for oil dependence has always been the Achilles heel of the Green Revolution.
Coal-Fired Jets ?
Coal’s stability in high temperatures could make it an ideal fuel for the next generation of military aircraft.
Bush, Kerry using gasoline to help fuel their campaigns
Politicians seeking public office in the United States can’t disclose the true cost of gasoline because Americans wouldn’t accept it.
US: Panel to Examine Refining Capacity, Oil Stocks
A federal advisory panel will assess U.S. oil refining capacity and crude oil stocks to see if steps can be taken to boost energy supplies, U.S. Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham said on Tuesday.
Syncrude to tame natural gas costs in production
After reining in construction costs, Syncrude Canada vowed Monday to take control of another runaway expense — natural gas.
