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2012 Membership & Donation Drive
Join now or renew your ASPO-USA membership and receive online access to all video recordings of the 2011 ASPO-USA conference! 2011 was a transition and rebuilding year for ASPO-USA. We moved our headquarters to Washington DC, hired a new executive director, and added new board members. We made important changes to strengthen management systems, build capacity, and position the organization for
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Why ASPO-USA is in Washington DC
It is easy to assume that the move of ASPO-USA’s home base from Denver to Washington DC this past year signaled an increased focus on influencing federal policy. Proximity to policymakers, however, is only a part of the story, and not necessarily the most important part. The high concentration of media, information resources, organizations, and institutions in DC are even more compelling
Evolution of the ASPO-USA Conference
ASPO-USA has held seven annual conferences since the first in 2005. Each conference has been different in its own way—different locations, speakers, topics, etc. The essence of the conference, however, has remained the same—an opportunity to learn about and discuss Peak Oil issues with leading experts in the field and other knowledgeable people. As ASPO-USA plans future conferences and events,
Robert Kanner Appointed Advisory Board Chair
ASPO-USA’s advisory board comprises an array of distinguished Peak Oil pioneers, experts, educators, and leaders from a variety of disciplines. The advisory board had been chaired, almost since its inception, by our dear friend Matthew Simmons until his untimely passing in 2010. In Matt’s honor (and because of the large shoes he left to fill), the chair position had remained open
Continuing the Legacy of Matt Simmons
Before his untimely passing in 2010, I knew of Matt Simmons, but only peripherally, as one of many prominent voices on Peak Oil issues. Since becoming ASPO-USA’s executive director, however, I have been witness to the force of his legacy, and I have gotten to know Matt, indirectly, through the eyes
Top Quotes from 2011
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Insiders’ Lunch, Seminar & Reception - New York - Feb. 3rd
ASPO-USA is planning an exclusive one-day program of events in New York City that will offer critical intelligence and unique insights on emerging oil and gas supply trends and consequences for financial markets and the economy. The day will combine an opportunity for in-depth discussions with leading energy experts and a fundraiser to support ASPO-USA’s ongoing work. Participation will be
ASPO-USA Convenes News Conference at DOE, Presents Letter Calling for “Truth in Energy”
Washington DC - ASPO-USA conducted a news conference today on the steps of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) headquarters to express deep concerns about the reliability of projections for future oil and gas supplies by DOE and the Energy Information Administration. Representatives of ASPO-USA, delivered comments and presented a letter to DOE Secretary Steven Chu which outlines these concerns and
Yergin Is Half-Right About Oil, But Other Half Is What Matters
In “There Will Be Oil” (September 17, WSJ, Page C1), Daniel Yergin concludes that a peak in global oil production is “nowhere in sight.” By focusing on the timing of such a peak, however, he dangerously distracts attention from the monumental challenges facing the oil and gas industry today, and the
Conference Adds New Networking Opportunities
One of the strengths of every ASPO-USA conference is the opportunity for conference attendees to interact with leading Peak Oil experts, as well as each other. Focused discussions with conference speakers and side conversations with people sitting next to you or in the hallway are often some of the most valuable conference experiences. For many, simply being in a room filled with people that are deeply
