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Peak Oil Review - January 02, 2012
Download Full PDF 1. Oil and the Global Economy NY crude closed out the year quietly at $98.83 a barrel, eight percent higher than where it opened 12 months earlier. For 2011, NY crude averaged $95 a barrel as compared with $79 in 2010 and $62 in 2009. Brent crude averaged $111 for the year, $11 a barrel more than the previous high set in 2008. Last
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
New Board Members Appointed
ASPO-USA is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to the Board of Directors. All three will bring a wealth of experience, ability, intellectual rigor, and thoughtful leadership to our work. The new appointees are: Tadeusz (Tad) Patzek, Professor, University of Texas at Austin; Kurt Cobb, prolific author and speaker on Peak Oil and energy issues; and Jeffrey Brown, independent consulting
Conference Brings All-Star Line-Up to Capitol Hill
Get set for a star-studded line-up of speakers and four days of hard-hitting analysis and discussion at the 2011 ASPO-USA Conference, Peak Oil, Energy & the Economy, November 2-5 in Washington, DC. The conference is again being held at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill Hotel, but there will be an extra twist this
Award Honors Matt Simmons
ASPO-USA and the Peak Oil community continue to mourn the loss of our dear friend and tireless champion, Matt Simmons. Since his untimely passing last year, we have kept Matt’s memory close in our hearts and minds. We remain
ASPO-USA Mixes with Its New DC Neighbors
To help kick-off ASPO-USA’s relocation to Washington DC, reconnect with old friends, and build relationships with new partners, an informal reception was held in DC on June 11, in conjunction with a meeting of ASPO-USA’s Board of Directors. On a particularly warm Saturday afternoon, on the back patio of
