Reserves Replacement Ratio in a Marginal Oil World

December 4, 2010By Lorne StockmanReports

Our research found that at least four of the top six IOCs have significantly relied on tar sands reserves additions to support RRR rates in the past five years. As a percentage of total liquids additions, tar sands represents between 26% and 71% of reserves additions for these four companies.

The IEA acknowledges peak demand is needed

December 4, 2010By Lorne StockmanBlog Post, Featured

This year’s IEA World Energy Outlook (WEO) contains a startling peak oil prediction. In order to prevent climate change getting out of control, global demand for oil should peak by 2018 at only 1 million barrels per day (Mbpd) more than today’s demand level. While the IEA has been much criticized for denying peak oil … Read More