ODAC Newsletter – May 29
A weekly review from a UK perspective.
Oil
Review of RAND study, Imported Oil and US National Security (May, 2009)
RAND Corporation has brought its considerable expertise to bear on the national security implications of US oil import dependence…While this study examines this issue solely from an American perspective, many of its observations are applicable to other import-dependent nations. Although there is much of value in this report, I wish to challenge its central recommendation on how government should deal with price spikes and physical shortages.
Peak oil notes – May 28
A weekly round-up including:
– Prices and production
– Warnings
– Detroit
The peak oil crisis: the electric car: part II
Unless we have an economic depression far worse than most currently believe is likely, the chances are good that within the next five years a combination of emissions restrictions and falling oil supplies is going to make gasoline too expensive for routine use in private automobiles.
Deep thought – May 27
Here’s Good News About Your Net Worth
Energy: The Achilles Heel of the Resource Pyramid
The Renewables Hump 2: Digging Out of a Hole
IEA report to the G8 – May 26
The impact of the financial and economic crisis on global energy investment
IEA’s dire warning on green stimulus and renewables
Global electricity use forecast to fall
Peak oil & supplies – May 25
Chinese Oil: Google Images Show Growing Crude Storage in China
Are we moving towards a new oil crisis?
Bust and boom
Peak Oil Review – May 25
A round of peak oil news, including:
-Production and Prices
-Washington
Commentary: Drilling with Charlie – Blizzard in the Badlands
I am no longer in the directional drilling business due to the industry downturn. Since many of us will not be returning to the oil fields, those who have this experience will be fewer in number, and the demands on their time will be great.
Peak oil & supplies – May 23
Colin J. Campbell interview: “Time for solutions is running out”
Former CIBC chief economist Jeff Rubin: Peak-nik
Mexico oil exports plummet
The sinking Titanic: interview with Michael C. Ruppert
Interview with investigative journalist and author Michael C. Ruppert about his new book A Presidential Energy Policy.
Peak oil notes – May 21
A weekly round-up including:
– Prices and production
– Brazil turns to China
– Obama administration accord pushes MPG
