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OverviewIn 2006, world oil consumption will exceed onethousand barrels per second. The news marks animportant change that will have a far-reachingimpact on world economies, investments, and businessprofitability. In A Thousand Barrels a Second, Chief EnergyEconomist of ARC Financial Peter Tertzakianexamines the future of oil andoffers insights into what it will taketo rebalance our energy needs and seize newopportunities. He answers the topquestions asked by business leaders, policy makers,investors, and concerned citizens as we approach the coming break point: Are today's high oil and gas pricespart of a routine business cycle, or arethere more profound forces at play? Are hybrid vehicles our only solutionagainst high gasoline prices? Is China's growing thirst for energysustainable? Which government policies work andwhich do not? Will nuclear power and coal save theday-again? Tertzakian also offers a realistic, informed lookinto the future of our energy supply chainsand how our consumption patterns may evolve,revealing how governments, businesses, and evenindividuals can meet the coming challenges withbetter solutions and innovations. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Peter TertzakianPublisher: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Imprint: McGraw-Hill Professional Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.544kg ISBN: 9780071468749ISBN 10: 0071468749 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 16 February 2006 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand ![]() We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Language: English Table of ContentsA Thousand Barrels a SecondThe Coming Oil Break Point and the Challenges Facing and Energy Dependent WorldIntroduction: The Coming Oil Break Point Chapter 1: Lighting the Last Whale Lamp Chapter 2: The Thirty-Three Percent Advantage Chapter 3: Not a Wheel Turns Chapter 4: To The Ends of the Earth Chapter 5: The Technology Ticket Chapter 6: The Next Great Balancing Act Chapter 7: A Golden Age of Energy OpportunityReviewsAuthor InformationMcGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |