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Stanford, UC Santa Cruz study explores ramifications of demand-driven peak to conventional oil

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In contrast to arguments that peak conventional oil production is imminent due to physical resource scarcity, a team from Stanford University and UC Santa Cruz has examined the alternative possibility of reduced oil use due to improved efficiency and oil substitution. 2010, to above 140 $/bbl in constant 2010 dollars).

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Petrobras Announces New Discovery in the Deepwater Caratinga Field; Production Up 3.2% in April

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Petrobras announced the discovery of two new light oil accumulations (29° API) in reservoirs in the post- and pre-salt layer in deep Campos Basin waters. The recoverable volumes are estimated at about 105 million barrels of oil equivalent there. The exclusive oil production in domestic fields was 2,032,620 barrels per day, 2.9%

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The Dirty Truth of Petrol & Diesel Vehicles

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Diesel or petrol starts as oil, on average 1,798 meters below the surface of the earth. A great deal of oil is extracted using what is called a pumpjack. The electricity usage for the 1,42,054 onshore wells that supply oil to India is over 1,415 GWh a month! That's just oil wells on land. What about deep sea drilling?

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

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Most major petrol companies have also installed EV chargers at many of their sites. In 2021, Sustainable Energy Association New Zealand (SEANZ) reported that total installs grew by around 36% on the previous year. There are two main sources of lithium in the world; hard rock mines and brine water. THE BOTTOM LINE.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

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Most major petrol companies have also installed EV chargers at many of their sites. In 2021, Sustainable Energy Association New Zealand (SEANZ) reported that total installs grew by around 36% on the previous year. There are two main sources of lithium in the world; hard rock mines and brine water. THE BOTTOM LINE.