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IEA Oil Forecast Unrealistically High; Misses Diminishing Returns

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Gail Tverberg

The International Energy Agency (IEA) provides unrealistically high oil forecasts in its new 2012 World Energy Outlook (WEO). It claims, among other things, that the United States will become the world’s largest oil producer by around 2020, and North America will become … Continue reading →

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New IMF Working Paper Models Impact of Oil Limits on the Economy

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Gail Tverberg

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently issued a new working paper called “The Future of Oil: Geology versus Technology” (free PDF), which should be of interest to people who are following “peak oil” issues. This is a research paper that … Continue reading →

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