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bp Statistical Review shows 4.5% drop in primary energy consumption in 2020; mainly driven by oil

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The Review captures the significant impact the global pandemic had on energy markets and how it may shape future global energy trends. The oil price (Dated Brent) averaged $41.84/bbl bbl in 2020—the lowest since 2004. Global oil demand fell 9.3%, with the largest falls seen in the US (-2.3 The US (-2.3

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IEA forecasts global oil demand to reach 101.6 mb/d in 2023; non-OECD countries lead expansion

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The IEA June 2022 Oil Market Report (OMR) forecasts world oil demand to reach 101.6 While higher prices and a weaker economic outlook are moderating consumption increases, a resurgent China will drive gains next year, with growth accelerating from 1.8 Since 6 June, WTI and Brent futures have averaged above $120/bbl.

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The Real Reason for USA based Economic Recessions.

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There have been 5 recession since then until now and I wanted to see if Oil had anything to do with them, because deep in my heart, I knew the most recent recession was directly caused by the oil price spikes that started in 2007 and peaked in 2008. This increase in oil prices again pushed the economy into a recession.

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When Will Russia Run Out Of Oil?

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billion barrels of conventional oil were discovered, roughly 45 days of global crude consumption or 0.2 Russia’s exploration activities, which were hit not only by plummeting oil prices but also by a targeted sanctions regime, suffered a double blow during this period. In 2016, only 3.7 percent of global proved reserves.

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Global investment in renewable power reached $270.2B in 2014, ~17% up from 2013; biofuel investment fell 8% to 10-year low

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A key feature of the 2014 result was the rapid expansion of renewables into new markets in developing countries. As in previous years, the market in 2014 was dominated by record investments in solar and wind, which accounted for 92% of overall investment in renewable power and fuels. The US was second at $38.3 Third came Japan, at $35.7

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