Oil prices & supplies – Apr 25

Grangemouth strike to close pipeline at cost of ÂŁ50m a day
Russia’s oil production is about to peak
There’s more to $120 oil than speculation: Jeffrey Brown’s Export Land Model

‘Age of scarcity’ will drive oil to $225 US a barrel: CIBC

The Peak Oil Crisis: The case for 2008

For most of us peak oil will not be a point on a government chart, but will be the day when we drive up to a gas station and find the tanks empty, restrictions on how much we can buy, or more likely a price that makes us realize our lifestyles are going to change. Developments in recent weeks suggest troubles associated with peak oil may be coming faster than many realize.

Where are the economists?

It is clear that the current generation will have to adapt to an oil-constrained world. Wouldn’t you expect to see the best and brightest of the economics profession analyzing, passionately arguing, advising national governments and international organizations, never letting the sense of urgency recede from public consciousness?

Oil prices & supplies – Apr 23

Crude tops $119; Saudi Arabia pledges $90 billion to lift supply
Ineos refinery strike could shut-in 700,000 bpd of North Sea crude oil – BP
Producers, consumers lock horns over prices
Why oil could hit $180 a barrel

Big issue is investment, not reserves-Naimi

Peak oil – Apr 23

WSJ: Saudis face hurdle in new oil drilling
Peak Oil? Saudis squeeze the stone even harder
Naimi: Unqualified experts create fear in market
Shell’s chief strategist says 2015
Peak oil crisis interview
Krugman struggles with Limits to Growth