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What is the future of oil as a primary source of energy? This question assumes paramount importance not only for the oil industry but also for oil-dependent economies, especially those in the Arabian Gulf region. Concerns about the diminishing prospects of oil arise from multiple challenges threatening both supply and demand. On the supply side, the depletion of finite reserves and the ultimate physical exhaustibility of this natural resource are obvious factors. On the demand side, the increasing viability and the expanding use of alternative and renewable energy sources, fuelled by environmental concerns, are adversely affecting the position of oil. In view of these trends, is the world moving inexorably towards the end of the oil era? Will technological breakthroughs in the field of alternative fuels dramatically change the energy scenario? Will new energy substitutes undermine the supremacy of 'black gold'? Will the economic demise of oil precede the physical exhaustion of reserves? These and related questions were debated by a panel of energy experts at ECSSR's Sixth Annual Energy Conference entitled The Future of Oil as a Source of Energy, held from October 7-8, 2000 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The conference presentations compiled in this book provide a comprehensive analysis of the future of oil by assessing the present realities and prospects of the oil sector, tracing the growth of alternative and renewable energy sources and examining the impact of environmental concerns. The volume also focuses on aspects of energy quality in the ongoing energy transition, highlights new technological developments in the oil industry and suggests ways to ensure price stability in the oil market. Seth Dunn Worldwatch Institute, Washington DC, Jean Leherrere Petrosystems, Timothy E. Lipman University of California at Berkeley, Daniel M. Kammen University of Ca

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Author:   The Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   RoutledgeCurzon
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.710kg
ISBN:  

9789948000105

ISBN 10:   9948000102
Pages:   296
Publication Date:   15 May 2003
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction: The Future of Oil as a Source of Energy Position of Oil: An Overview 1. Oil as a Source of Energy: Present Realities and Future Prospects Alternatives to Oil 2. Alternative Energy Sources: An Assessment 3. Renewable Energy: A Realistic Challenge to Oil 4. The Future of Natural Gas in the Energy Market 5. The Importance of Energy Quality in the Transition to a Solar Economy The Oil Industry: Issues of Concern 6. The Impact of Environmental Concerns on the Future of Oil 7. New Developments in the Upstream Oil Industry 8. Seeking Stability in the Oil Market Conclusion

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The Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) is an independent research institution dedicated to the promotion of professional studies and educational excellence in the UAE, the Gulf, and the Arab world. Since its establishment in Abu Dhabi in 1994, ECCSR has served as a focal point for scholarship on political, economic and social matters. ECSSR is at the forefront of analysis and commentary on Arab affairs.

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