Category Archives: Peak Oil

Trump, the gift that keeps on giving

Posted on 30 March, 2017 by Eclipse Now

“Trump stated that the US had 1.5 times the oil of all Opec countries combined. But at the end of 2014, the US had proven reserves of just under 40bn barrels, while Saudi Arabia alone had proven reserves of 268bn … Continue reading →

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Not good! Shale oil cheaper.

Posted on 21 March, 2016 by Eclipse Now

As Next Big Future states: Energy and economic experts had predicted that low oil prices would kill US Shale oil producers. There has been a hit to the Shale producers but they are getting more efficient and have lowered the … Continue reading →

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Geological peak oil still a thing

Posted on 12 December, 2015 by Eclipse Now

*Geological* peak oil is still a thing. Just finished watching an Al Jazeera thing explaining that big OPEC producers like Saudi Arabia were over-producing to put American unconventional oil producers out of business, as they are only viable at the … Continue reading →

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Ammonia not good for fuel

Posted on 11 January, 2014 by Eclipse Now

Hi all, Geoffrey Styles documents his concerns about an ‘ammonia economy’ and does so with devastating effect. If this is true, then I’m not supporting an ammonia economy. Bring on the Boron and EV economy instead! Friday, October 29, 2010 … Continue reading →

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In an Emergency

Posted on 11 January, 2014 by Eclipse Now

IN AN EMERGENCY: If the situation gets really bad, some have suggested our governments might be forced to take a Command Economy approach to energy and climate matters. But what technologies exist in the 3 areas of Electricity, Transport, and … Continue reading →

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