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Twilight in the Desert reveals a Saudi oil and production industry that could soon approach a serious, irreversible decline. In this exhaustively researched book, veteran oil industry analyst Matthew Simmons draws on his three--plus decades of insider experience and more than 200 independently produced reports about Saudi petroleum resources and production operations. He uncovers a story about Saudi Arabia's troubled oil industry, not to mention its political and societal instability, which differs sharply from the globally accepted Saudi version. It's a story that is provocative and disturbing, based on undeniable facts, but until now never told in its entirety. Twilight in the Desert answers all readers' questions about Saudi oil and production industries with keen examination instead of unsubstantiated posturing, and takes its place as one of the most important books of this still--young century.

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"""!a must read for anyone concerned with our culture of 'conspicuous consumption'"" (Lobster, Winter 2005/06) ""!a realistic look at the future of Saudi Arabian oil supplies"" (Wexus, 7th December 2005) ""The Texas energy specialist, Matthew Simmons, has suggested that the world derives false comfort from the Saudi Arabian assurances of willingness to increase production to meet consumer shortfalls."" (Financial Times, 16th September 2005) ""Oil industry expert Matthew Simmons thinks...claims and forecasts are exaggerations and unrepresentative...the book goes into good detail..."" (Lloyds List, 26th August 2005) ""...an analyst who is warning that the end of booming oil production is nigh, or already upon us..."" (The Business, 4th September 2005) ""This book by Matthew Simmons comes at a timely moment...[and is] therefore essential reading for industry, government, the investment community and academia. It has a message for everyone."" (Times Higher Education Supplement, 9th September 2005) ""...there are many valuable insights in Simmonsa book. His basic points are right on target."" (BusinessWeek, August 1, 2005) ""...This is a ground--breaking book by an analyst of unimpeachable authority..."" (New Statesman, 25 July 2005)"

...a must read for anyone concerned with our culture of 'conspicuous consumption' (Lobster, Winter 2005/06) ...a realistic look at the future of Saudi Arabian oil supplies (Wexus, 7th December 2005) The Texas energy specialist, Matthew Simmons, has suggested that the world derives false comfort from the Saudi Arabian assurances of willingness to increase production to meet consumer shortfalls. (Financial Times, 16th September 2005) Oil industry expert Matthew Simmons thinks...claims and forecasts are exaggerations and unrepresentative...the book goes into good detail... (Lloyds List, 26th August 2005) ...an analyst who is warning that the end of booming oil production is nigh, or already upon us... (The Business, 4th September 2005) This book by Matthew Simmons comes at a timely moment...[and is] therefore essential reading for industry, government, the investment community and academia. It has a message for everyone. (Times Higher Education Supplement, 9th September 2005) ...there are many valuable insights in Simmons' book. His basic points are right on target. (BusinessWeek, August 1, 2005) ...This is a ground-breaking book by an analyst of unimpeachable authority... (New Statesman, 25 July 2005)

!a must read for anyone concerned with our culture of 'conspicuous consumption' (Lobster, Winter 2005/06) !a realistic look at the future of Saudi Arabian oil supplies (Wexus, 7th December 2005) The Texas energy specialist, Matthew Simmons, has suggested that the world derives false comfort from the Saudi Arabian assurances of willingness to increase production to meet consumer shortfalls. (Financial Times, 16th September 2005) Oil industry expert Matthew Simmons thinks...claims and forecasts are exaggerations and unrepresentative...the book goes into good detail... (Lloyds List, 26th August 2005) ...an analyst who is warning that the end of booming oil production is nigh, or already upon us... (The Business, 4th September 2005) This book by Matthew Simmons comes at a timely moment...[and is] therefore essential reading for industry, government, the investment community and academia. It has a message for everyone. (Times Higher Education Supplement, 9th September 2005) ...there are many valuable insights in Simmonsa book. His basic points are right on target. (BusinessWeek, August 1, 2005) ...This is a ground--breaking book by an analyst of unimpeachable authority... (New Statesman, 25 July 2005)

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Matthew R. Simmons is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Simmons & Company International, a Houston--based investment bank that specializes in the energy industry. Mr. Simmons serves on the boards of Brown--Forman Corporation and The Atlantic Council of the United States. He is also a member of the National Petroleum Council and the Council on Foreign Relations. He has an MBA from Harvard University.

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