A Thousand Barrels a Second: The Coming Oil Break Point and the Challenges Facing an Energy Dependent World

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A Powerful Analysis of Our Oil Addiction and a New Direction for Global EnergyIn 2006, world oil consumption exceeded one thousand barrels per second-a level with enormous impact on the environment, world economies, investments, and business profitab… Read More
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1. Lighting the Last Whale Lamp
2. Victory on a Wave of Oil
3. Pressure Build Up
4. The Coming Oil Breakpoint
5. The Next Great Rebalancing Act
6. Alternatives to Alternative Energy
7. A Golden Age of Energy Opportunity

A Powerful Analysis of Our Oil Addiction and a New Direction for Global Energy

In 2006, world oil consumption exceeded one thousand barrels per second-a level with enormous impact on the environment, world economies, investments, and business profitability. A Thousand Barrels a Second examines the future of oil and the nature of our energy supply, revealing how governments, businesses, and individuals can meet the coming challenges with better solutions and innovations.

A Thousand Barrels a Second is a book that arrives just in time.”-U.S. Representative Charles F. Bass, (R-NH), member House Energy and Commerce Committee

“Peter Tertzakian's analysis of world oil is a fascinating reminder that history often foretells the major turning points of the future.”-Gwyn Morgan, President & Chief Executive Officer, EnCana Corporation

“An excellent book! In my more than 40 years in the industry I can't think of a publication which has so clearly discussed the global challenges of today's demands and tomorrow's requirements.”-Peter Gaffney, Senior Partner, Gaffney, Cline & Associates