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The Truth about Oil, Part 3 - 2007-01-16
According to the U.S. Department of Energy's special report, the world will face "peak oil" by 2015. But many of the world's best informed professionals think the end is much closer than that. Some, like Matthew Simmons, think that it has already passed as far back as 25 years ago. And their reasoning is disconcertingly solid.

Wrong Turn Amigo - 2007-01-15
The beast that refuses to be slain roared again last week. This time it was in the guise of Hugo Chavez, the newly reelected President of Venezuela. And like his heroes of old, Mr. Chavez promised his people the worn out panacea of “socialism or death.”

The Truth about Oil, Part 2 - 2007-01-12
The number of "giant" oil field discoveries has declined dramatically since the 1960s. The large reserves and production capability of these fields are essential to increase world oil production; the combined output of smaller oil fields serves at best to offset declines in the older giants. Unfortunately, since 1990, there have been few giants discovered in the world-a total of 35-and none of these has a production capability above one million barrels per day.

The Truth about Oil, Part 1 - 2007-01-09
Over 1.5 TRILLION barrels of oil equivalent have been produced since Edwin Drake drilled the world's first oil well in 1859. The world will need that same amount to meet demand in the next 25 years alone. And if you're thinking that it's all for your gas tank, you're only half right.

From a Collapsing Wall to a Pipeline - 2007-01-05
The unprecedented cooperation between Russia and China over the last few years is a waving red flag that could signal future complications for the U.S.

The Fat Lady Hasn't Sung - 2007-01-02
The $20 drop has given consumers a false sense that the parabolic rise in oil prices is over. This couldn't be further from the truth. While it's likely we'll continue to see some weakness in the sector over the next few months, the long-term fundamentals are still in place that could propel oil prices over the magical $100 mark.

The Polar Dash for Oil - 2006-12-29
As companies rush to find the new fields that will satiate our world's increasing demand for oil, their mad dash has pushed them to the ends of the earth, literally.

We Don't Know Jack - 2006-12-21
Business Week’s claim that exotic offshore production from fields like Jack will “tip the balance of supply and demand in the long term” is a reprehensible speculation, just another verse in the swan song about cheap oil and endless economic expansion.

Chevy to the Levee, but the Levee is Dry - 2006-12-19
The holidays aren’t shining too brightly in Indonesia this year as the country staggers along amid an energy crisis. Fact is, the situation is downright alarming.

OPEC Admits New Member: More May Follow - 2006-12-15
For the first time in over two decades, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), which already produces over a third of the world's oil supply, extended its influence by admitting a new member, Angola, into the oil cartel.

Shhh . . . There's an Elephant in the Room - 2006-12-11
When James A. Baker III and his bipartisan crew of “serious” people rode into Washington last week with their glossy report, they were received by the press and the Democratic Party as conquering heroes. But as warmly as this group of mostly has-beens had been received, when the dust finally settled it was obvious that it was all nothing more than your typical Washington dog and pony show—all bright lights and blather but no meat.

Trouble for PEMEX May Spell Problems for the U.S. - 2006-12-05
Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), Mexico's state-owned oil company, is the world's fourth largest oil producer. But because of refining constraints and declining production from Cantarell, PEMEX is now unable to keep up with Mexico's growing gasoline demand. This will force the soccer-loving country to continue increasing gasoline imports. and may spell trouble for the U.S.

Beware the Zealots - 2006-11-20
When the Roman legions finally breached the walled fortress with their battering ram after a three-month siege, they found Masada to be—of all things—quiet. Its approximately 1,000 defenders, including women and children, had killed each other or committed suicide rather than be taken prisoners of the Roman Empire and sold into slavery.

Where You Can Find Gas to Fuel the World for 4,000 More Years - 2006-10-31
Unless you’re talking to one of the world’s few oceanic geologists, “methane hydrates” would most likely be an unfamiliar term. Yet these massive deposits of methane gas could turn into the next major energy source. And with the right push, they could be worth an inestimable amount of money one day soon.

The Real Price of Oil...Try $322.00 per Barrel - 2006-10-30
With the mid term election season drawing to a conclusion next week, the recent decline in the price of gasoline has been welcomed news by the Republican Party. And while you may be tempted to call it an October surprise one thing is certain—falling gas prices have been a boon to the party

Oil, Oil, Everywhere . . . But at What Cost? - 2006-10-23
It must have been quite a show, or, more accurately, a creepy sort of man’s heaven. After all, there certainly was no shortage of machismo. Waiters cruised the lot delivering drinks. Beautiful jump-suited models handed out brochures. And everywhere you looked there were the worlds biggest and most impressive SUVs.

Doubt Over OPEC Production Cut - 2006-10-20
Oil prices have fallen nearly 25% from the record of $78.40 a barrel set back in mid July, causing some folks to reconsider trading in their gas-guzzling SUVs. But falling prices haven't just caught the attention of consumers.

Still Time to Buy Natural Gas Stocks - 2006-10-17
Forecasts of colder-than-usual weather in the US pushed natural gas prices an impressive 12% higher yesterday-the biggest jump since July-and drove related stocks higher across the board.

Middle Eastern 911 - 2006-10-16
Baltimore, Md.—Being a police officer in the oil rich Middle East is important and dangerous work. This is especially true if your beat is patrolling the hard streets of Iraq. Last month was no exception, as September became one of the bloodiest months ever.

$100+ Oil Still on the Horizon - 2006-10-10
Despite what the naysayers want you to believe, the oil bull is still on the run.

Oil Falls to Lowest Level in 307 days: We Worried Yet? - 2006-10-03
Front month oil futures briefly fell by more than $2 a barrel today trading all the way down to $58.80, the lowest level since November 2005, as rising supplies and slack demand pushed geopolitical worries to the backburner.

The Greatest Lie the Devil Ever Told - 2006-09-19
The world's leading oil and gas producers are terrified. They seem to be in a frenzy to extinguish the peak oil fire. And they'll do, or say, just about anything to get you to believe it's bogus.

Oil dips...but not for long - 2006-09-11
The price of oil may be on the run but it probably won't be for long. So enjoy it while you can.

Hit the Road Jack - 2006-09-05
There's no arguing the fact that the successful test results from Chevron's newest golden boy, lightly called Jack, are truly noteworthy. But we need to put some things into perspective before falling head over heals in love.

The Experts Agree: Oil Demand Will Skyrocket - 2006-08-21
A few days ago the International Energy Agency (IEA) -- a Paris-based institute that acts as an energy policy advisor to 26 countries worldwide -- leveled out their outlook for global oil demand growth for this year. The organization estimated that when everything is all said and done, global demand will have only averaged 84.78 million barrels a day (MMbbls/d) in 2006.

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